The DO Penedès is a historical landmark of Catalan wine. It is one of the great wine designations in Catalonia, a leader in the production, marketing and export of wines. The region is home to a varied landscape, with vineyards that extend inland and to the sea, marked by architectural treasures, which unfold as you …
The Costa Brava was Catalonia’s gateway to the vine. Vine cultivation and wine production first reached Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula through the Greek colony of Empúries, towards the 6th century BC, brought by Phoenician and Greek merchants. A few centuries later, the Romans took up the baton while maintaining the prestige of Emporiae wines …
The DO Alella is the smallest wine designation of origin in Catalonia and one of its oldest. The DO Alella Wine Route takes you closer to the long historical tradition of its wines, which dates back to Laietània Road of Roman times, with some traces of it in the area that you can visit. These …
In Catalonia, everything tells you the story of wine. The oldest sites. Medieval monasteries. The Templars. Modernism. History. Rural heritage. The streets. The architecture. The landscape. The coast. The Inland Region. Gastronomy. Town festivals. Wherever you are, Catalonia has interesting wine tourism awaiting you. We are a region of great wines and we have a …
Walking is the easiest way to get to know a place, to take in all the details, to discover the landscape at every step. In Catalonia there are many routes for all kinds of walkers.
Discovering, enjoying, observing, learning, conserving… these are ecotourism values and activities which you can put into practice in Catalonia’s many and varied natural areas.
If you’re looking for the ideal destination for a sporting holiday, Catalonia is the place for you. You’ll find a pleasant Mediterranean climate, first-class sports facilities and accommodation suited to your needs. Sport is much more than physical exercise. Come to Catalonia and see for yourself.
Taking part in a marathon and covering 42,195 m is a major test for any athlete. In Catalonia the Barcelona Marathon has become increasingly popular year after year and it’s now the fifth largest in Europe in terms of the number of runners, after Paris, London, Berlin and Stockholm. The Catalan capital and the surrounding …
The varied terrain of Catalonia, dotted with the high peaks of the Pyrenees and mountain ranges and ridges, makes it the ideal location for climbing. Even the legendary Californian climber Chris Sharma succumbed to the spell of this area many years ago and decided to settle and put down roots here. In Abella de la …
According to the records, fencing has been popular in Catalonia since the 13th century. This sporting discipline has a long-standing tradition in the region and nowadays places such as the Amposta Sports Technification Centre in Terres de l’Ebre continue to instruct fencing professionals. The centre’s fencing hall is 665 m2 in size and is set …
The beauty of the Costa Brava seen from its cliffs is spectacular, but it can be marvelled at from even higher up. Your chance to do so is provided by SkyDive Empuriabrava, a must-visit for adrenaline lovers. With their help you can reach an altitude of 4,000 metres and enjoy the thrill of falling through …
Catalonia is the birthplace of numerous motor sport greats, including the Márquez brothers, Dani Pedrosa, Maverick Viñales, Pedro de la Rosa, Marc Gené, Álex Crivillé, Pol Espargaró, Sito Pons and Sete Gibernau, among many others. It also hosts first-class competitions such as the Spanish F1 Grand Prix and the Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix. Enjoy the …