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Crossing over the Pyrenees and into Catalunya, you will soon become aware that you are entering a unique land: a country within a country.
Considerably greener than the more arid south, Catalunya is a mosaic of hilltop villages, olive groves, vineyards and dense forests with the mighty Pyrenees as a backdrop. It also has its own language, culture, gastronomy and distinct national identity.
REGION ACTIVITIES
In Catalunya, a versatile and resolute tourist can play golf with views overlooking the sea, descend the brave waters of the Pyrenean rivers, ski under the Winter sun, dock in dozens of marinas, swim in a hidden creek or windsurf in a huge bay.
RESORTS
Tossa del Mar has long been a respectable seaside haunt.
Pineda de Mar is located in Costa del Maresme and has maintained more of its original character than other nearby resorts. The pace here is very relaxing. The resort boasts of sandy beaches and a wide range of restaurants that offer both Spanish and International cuisine.
Malgrat is also technically on the Costa del Maresme and it is a typical Catalan town that boasts a good weekly market. Located 3km from Pineda, ceramics and leather are in abundance here, all at good prices. The beach is long and shelves steeply into the sea. Here you can also stroll on the long promenade.
Calella, 5km south of Lloret de Mar has a beach nearly 3km long with a watersports centre and a sports centre. The resort has a vibrant nightlife and a wide selection of bars and restaurants.
Close by is the resort of Blanes. Here you will find a holiday with a more Spanish flavour and the nightclubs are as popular with the residents as the holiday makers.
Lloret de Mar is one of Spain's trendiest resorts. The beach here consists of coarse, golden sand and shelves quite steeply into the sea. When you have some time to take a stroll, head to the beautiful seafront promenade lined with tall palms.
SHOPPING
Shopping opportunities can be found at Ampuribrava, whilst more sophisticated shopping requirements can be catered for by visiting either Girona or Barcelona (the capital of Catalunya). Figueres provides shops comparable in quality to those in Gerona.
NIGHT LIFE
Here are British-style pubs, late night clubs and lively bars for those of you that like partying.
EATING OUT
The importance of the coast is reflected in the local Catalan cuisine with sea bass, rockfish, lobster and ‘gambas’, all staple elements of the Catalan obsession with food. Try the region's delicious cuisine in one of the many excellent restaurants.
BEACHES
The coastline is punctuated with a wealth of coves and beaches - the picturesque fishing villages of Aigua Blava, Llafranc, Tamaríu and Calella de Palafrugell, with their intimate atmosphere are well worth a visit.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
The rolling hills of the hinterland are littered with charming villages and historical sites. The hilltop town of Begur is just a few minutes drive from the beach and its ruined medieval castle dominates the coastline. A little further inland, perfectly preserved Pals makes a particularly enjoyable place for a stroll early in the evening.
Gerona is one of those rare cities that has managed to preserve the personality and intimacy of a small town. The well-preserved medieval quarter, with its pastel-coloured houses and shops, cuts into the hillside hanging above the River Onyar and is the highlight of this walled Roman town.
Visit the sober Romanesque churches of Old Catalonia, dream from castle to castle along the ancient medieval border, watch with delight the works of the first plastic artists of this century like Dalí and Miró, find memories of long gone times in Empúries or Roman Tarraco, discover, in Barcelona, Gaudí's indescribable architecture.
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