Catalonia places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Catalonia region. See also our Catalonia travel guide.
Aiguablava
The Cala de Aiguablava is a beautiful beach and cove on a particularly lovely stretch of the Costa Brava coast. See guide
Barcelona
Barcelona is a city with fabulous art museums, Gaudi architecture and lots more. It is one of our favourite cities. See guide
Begur
Begur is a charming village set a little inland with good bus links to its beaches on the Costa Brava. See guide
Besalu
Besalu is a magnificent medieval town dominated by an 11th century fortified bridge. See guide
Blanes
Blanes is a must for garden lovers with the Blanes' Botanical Garden, the Jardi Botanic Mar i Murtra, designed by Karl Faust in 1928. See guide
Cadaques
Cadaqués is one of the most picturesque villages in Spain and nearby Portlligat is the home of the Casa-Museu Salvador Dali. See guide Advertisement
Cala Canyet
The cove at Cala Canyet is a particularly beautiful cove on the Costa Brava. See guide
Calella-de-Palafrugell
Calella-de-Palafrugell is one of the most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava coast. See guide
Cami de Ronda
The Cami de Ronda is a spectacular coastal path along the Costa Brava coast. See guide
Cardona
Cardona has a 13th Century castle renovated in the 18th century and which is now one of the luxurious Paradors of Spain. See guide
Casa Batllo
The Casa Batllo building in Barcelona is one of the iconic works of Anton Gaudi and is open for visits. See guide
Castello d'Empuries
Castello d'Empuries is an interesting medieval village with a huge church. It is a small distance inland of Roses. See guide
Coast road Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu
A beautiful coast road between Tossa-de-Mar and Sant-Feliu-de-Guixols. See guide
Eixample, Barcelona
The Eixample district of Barcelona is home to the largest number of Art Nouveau buildings in Spain with many examples by Gaudi. See guide
Empuries
Empuries is a fascinating archeological site containing a Greek and Roman colony See guide Advertisement
Figueres
Figueres is home of the unmissable Salvador Dali museum (Teatro-Museo Dali). See guide
Fornells, Costa-Brava
Fornells is a small seaside village and port on the Costa Brava See guide
Girona
Girona is an ancient, walled city with an attractive riverside. It is a great destination for a weekend break. See guide
Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is at the heart of this beautiful city and has many historic buildings and a great atmosphere. See guide
Jardins de Cap Roig
The Cap Roig botanical garden is a beautiful garden in a beautiful cliff-top location with sweeping views over the sea. See guide
L'Estartit
L'Estartit is a popular resort on the Costa Brava. It makes a good base for visiting the area. See guide
Llafranc
Llafranc is a chic seaside resort on the Costa Brava coast of Spain. See guide
Lleida
Lleida has a large ruined fort, La Suda, and an outstanding cathedral, the Seu Vell See guide
Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is one of Spain's most popular tourist resorts. It is lively but has retained its charm. See guide
Monestir de Montserrat
The Monestir de Montserrat has a beautiful mountain setting close to Barcelona.It is one of the most famous Catholic pilgrim sites. See guide
Monestir de Poblet
The Monestir de Poblet is one of the most important in Spain and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See guide
Montblanc
Montblanc is a beautiful, walled town with a number of Romanesque and Gothic monuments to see. See guide
Montjuic, Barcelona
From the Montjuic district of Barcelona you can get some great views over the city and also see some great sights. See guide
Olot
Olot is an attractive town in the Baixa Garrotxa volcanic region. The area has thirty volcanic cones. See guide
Palamos
Palamos is an attractive port town on the Costa Brava.Its pleasant old town winds uphill from the beach. See guide
Pals
Pals is a lovely medieval village inland of the Costa Brava. See guide
Peratallada
Peratallada is a medieval village, and is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. See guide
Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro is a popular beach resort with a large sandy beach and lots of facilities. See guide
PortAventura
PortAventura is one of Europe's biggest theme parks. It is a great family attraction. See guide
Portlligat
Portlligat is a quaint fishing village and home to the house of Salvador Dali which is well worth visiting. See guide
Pubol
Pubol is home to the Casa-Museu Castell Gala Dali. The elephant statues in the garden and the collection of Gala's dresses are highlights. See guide
Roses
Roses was an ancient Greek settlement and is now the biggest resort on the northern stretch of the Costa Brava. See guide
Sa Tuna
Sa Tuna is a charming ancient fishing town on the edge of a beautiful rocky cove. See guide
Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is the pinnacle of the work of Anton Gaudi. It is the iconic symbol of Barcelona. See guide
Salou
Salou is the main resort on the Costa Dorado coast. It is situated next to the Port Aventura theme park. See guide
Sant Feliu de Guixols
Sant Feliu de Guixols is a relaxed resort with a Benedictine monastery. The town has an interesting mix of colonial and Moorish architecture. See guide
Sant Pol beach
The small resort of Sant Pol has a lovely beach with a collection of colourful beach huts. See guide
Santa Pau
Santa Pau is a medieval village in the Baixa Garrotxa volcanic region. This is a great area for hiking. See guide
Sau Reservoir
The Sau reservoir is a popular beauty spot and in the reservoir is the submerged village of Santa Roma de Sau whose church spire can be seen when the water level is low. See guide
Sitges
Sitges is a highlight of the coastal towns south of Barcelona. It has some excellent Modernist architecture. See guide
Tamariu
Tamariu is a charming seaside village on the Costa Brava. See guide
Tarragona
Tarragona's roman ruins are one of the World Heritage Sites in Catalonia. It also has a medieval old town. See guide
Tossa-de-Mar
Tossa de Mar is a very attractive mid-sized resort on the Costa Brava which has retained its character. See guide