Holiday houses in Catalonia & holiday apartments in Catalonia

A holiday home in Catalonia – A special vacation pleasure

Catalonia – the region in Spain not only promises a nice beach and bathing holiday or many interesting cultural city trips but a vacation here is truly enjoyable due to the breathtaking landscape in the hinterland with its canyons, valleys and mountains. In addition to this one is offered an array of culinary delights. As diverse as its landscape is also the choice of holiday domiciles in Catalonia. Whether a splendid rustic finca, a holiday apartment or a generous all the way to a luxurious holiday house in Catalonia – everybody will find a suitable holiday accommodation.

Mediterranean flair: A holiday home in Catalonia

Catalonia borders France in the north separated by the Pyrenees, the region Aragón in the west and in the south-west is the region Valencia. The landscape of Catalonia is quite varied with bays, mountains, rock formations as well as extinct volcanoes shape this region. The capital of Catalonia in Spain is Barcelona. Barcelona is situated along the Mediterranean coast on a five kilometre long plateau that is confined by the mountain range Serra de Collserola and the rivers Llobregat towards the south as well as Besòs towards the north. The city has an array of cultural highlights to offer. Visit the museums, magnificent buildings and beautiful parks. Antoni Gaudi is probably the most famous artist of the city. With his buildings he laid the foundation for modern architecture and left a lasting impression on the cityscape. His most famous construction is the cathedral Sagrada Familia which to this day has not been completed. From a holiday home in Catalonia you are never far away from many interesting places of cultural interest such as Tarragona, Montblanc with its medieval centre, the monastery Poblet along the Cistercian Route Ruta del Cister as well as Reus which is the of the Catalonian Art Nouveau style Modernism. This region inspired artists such as Gaudí, Miró and Picasso.

Catalonia – Sea and the rugged mountains

The Catalonian coastal region lures countless vacationers. Along the 580 kilometres of coast one will be able to find such great diversity – rocky around the Costa Brava and many white sandy beaches along the Costa Dorada. There are also a number of options in the inland to explore. For hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, climbers and nature enthusiasts the Pyrenees is their holiday destination of choice. There are some very important nature reserves in Catalonia which can be discovered either by foot or on horseback. The Cistercian Route which runs between the towns Tarragona and Tarrega links up three romantic monasteries. This is an ideal hiking route where you will come across well worth seeing small towns and nature parks. The best way to enjoy a vacation in the diverse region Catalonia is in a holiday home – countless panoramic views included!

Neighbouring holiday regions Catalan Transversal Range

• Costa Dorada
• Lleida Province
• Costa del Garraf
• Coast of Catalonia
• Catalonian Pyrenees
• Catalonian Highlands
• Montsec Range
• Serra del Cadí
• Garraf Massif
• Catalan Pre-Coastal Range