Catalonia is one of the most vibrant regions in Europe. It features some amazing and varied landscapes from the wonderful beach location of Sitges to Gaudi’s spectacular architecture of Barcelona, it is a place you can explore and lose yourself in for several months.
Many people from around the world have taken the plunge and have chosen to make a life here. If you’re planning to visit once we’re all free to travel why not consider staying in a hotel in Sitges as it is a great location to base yourself and explore the region
As you’re going to be staying in Sitges, let’s first have a look at what it has to offer.
Savour The Beaches And Culture Of Sitges
Sitges is like no other place on earth. It fuses classy elegance with a blast of hedonistic fun. It is known for being big in the gay scene but there is something for everyone and like many European cities, you can easily shape your visit to suit your own personal taste. Its combination of beautiful beaches and countryside inspired the Modernism movement, and it is where the artist Picasso grew up.
There are plenty of festivals occurring all year round in Sitges, with the October film festival being one of the best. Sitges is also a place where you can eat the finest food while gazing out across the beach to the blue waters beyond, take in a museum or two, have a cool beer in a relaxed bar, and generally reconnect to the world.
Gaudi Blasts In Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the world’s most vibrant cities and is known for having a great soccer team, FC Barcelona, and being the home of one of the most creative architects ever to have lived, Antoni Gaudi.
Gaudi believed that there were no straight lines in nature, and this should be the case in architecture. There are several places to go to get your Gaudi fix and we’re sure you will marvel at everyone you see.
- Sagrada Familia – Gaudi’s great unfinished masterpiece currently still under construction.
- Park Guell – An amazing park originally designed for Barcelona’s wealthy individuals.
- Casa Milà – An architectural wonder originally designed for a successful industrialist.
- Palau Guell – An ornate home built for industrial tycoon Eusebi Guell.
You will never get bored in Barcelona.
Amazing Beach Days
Catalonia is blessed with many stunning, soft yellow sand beaches along its Mediterranean coast. Whether you’re sampling a cool drink in a trendy beach bar or strolling the promenade in Sitges to lazing on a quiet beach savouring the sun and the sea. The beaches of Catalonia have to be seen and to be appreciated.
Besalu – The Medieval Town
The Catalonian town of Besalu is best known for its much-photographed Romanesque Bridge, but the town itself features plenty of other cultural treasures. When you arrive, you will discover a treasure trove of medieval buildings. Highlights include the church-hospital of Sant Julia, the monastery of Sant Pere, the church of Sant Vicenç and Casa Cornella.
Aiguestortes & Sant Maurici A Wonderful Day In The Park
Aiguestortes & Sant Maurici is the only national park in Catalonia. You can either hike the beautiful countryside or take a four-wheel-drive taxi. The park features dramatic mountains, rivers and meadows in which you can easily forget the pressures of modern life and lose yourself in its stunning natural beauty.
So when we can all get back to travelling and relative normality, we hope our list will inspire you to visit Catalonia.
