Holiday homes & rentals in Catalonia

Catalonia is a region of Spain that has renowned cultural destinations, beach resorts and a stunning national park. Barcelona is undoubtedly the most notable city in Catalonia but it is also the location of historical towns such as Girona and Tarragona. Holiday lettings in Catalonia are designed in traditional Catalan style and are ideal for visitors looking to explore this intriguing part of Spain.

Arts and cultural venues in Catalonia

Barcelona is hard to beat when it comes to art and culture. The city hosts a variety of intriguing museums and galleries. Among them is the National Art Museum of Catalonia, at Montjuïc, that showcases a wealth of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque art in its exhibitions. It includes a magnificent collection of Romanesque frescoes, mural paintings, photographs and sculptures.

The Museu Picasso showcases some of Picasso’s great paintings. The museum displays more than 3,500 Picasso oil paintings and sketches. It also includes some engravings and ceramic pieces.

Barcelona also has great theatre and opera venues. The El Gran Teatre del Liceu is probably Catalonia’s most renowned opera house that hosts ballets, opera festivals, concerts and symphonies. The theatre has lavish interior decor and there are regular backstage guided tours for visitors.

Seasonal festivals and events in Catalonia

There are festivals held in all seasons in Catalonia. The Festival de Sant Joan celebrates the arrival of summer in grand style at Barcelona’s beaches with colourful firework displays and bonfires. Coca cakes and cava are among the most notable food and drink served during the festivities.

The Festes de la Merce which is held in September in celebration of Barcelona’s patron saint is another of Catalonia’s big festivals. The festival provides live music events, fire-breathing dragon parades and firework displays. The parade of giants is also a notable part of the festival.

Destinations and points of interest in Catalonia

Dali Theatre-Museum

The Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres is one of Catalonia’s most notable art galleries. It showcases 1,500 artworks by Dali including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and photographs.

National Park Aigüestortes

The National Park Aigüestortes is situated in the Pyrenees mountain range. It incorporates four mountains that rise more than 3,000 metres high and there are some terrific hiking routes through the park’s forests and meadows.

Montserrat Monastery

Montserrat Monastery is a Benedictine abbey at the summit of Mont Serrat. Aside from its magnificent mountain views, the abbey features a Gothic cloister, a domed basilica and a museum that showcases Catalan and Italian paintings.

Casa Batllo

The Casa Batllo is masterful example of Gaudi's architecture in Barcelona. Visitors can explore its intriguing roof terrace, entrance hall and main staircase.

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