Catalonia Holidays

Known as the capital of modernism, Barcelona is Catalonia's cosmopolitan centre. The Park Guell is a public park designed by the famous modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. From there, it's a one-minute walk to the Gaudi Experience. This state-of-the-art museum includes interactive exhibitions and an immersive, 4D movie experience about Gaudi's life and work.

The Costa Brava is a 2,000km stretch of sandy beaches, blue sea, and coastal resorts. Families should head to Santa Susanna, one of the first winners of the Family Tourism Destination insignia awarded by the Catalan Tourism Agency. You'll find a mix of family-friendly beaches with watersport facilities, beachside restaurants, and kids' clubs. The Marineland water and adventure park is 15 minutes away by car or public transport.

Besalu is a quiet, medieval town about a one hour drive north of Barcelona. It's a quaint mixture of cobblestone streets, chapels, and monasteries dating back to the 11th-century. Everything is within 10 to 15 minutes walking distance, so you'll get to see all the sights in one day. And when you've worked up an appetite, you can choose anything from gourmet restaurants to the cosy, eight-seater bistros baking home-made pizzas and desserts.