Barcelona & Catalonia

Next to Mediterranean Sea, under the Pyrenees…

Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain located on the northeast of Spain, being Barcelona its capital and largest city. Catalonia consists of four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona.

Catalonia is famous for its art achievement. Catalan modernism in architecture is one of the most representative expressions of its art achievement. Antoni Gaudí is the best known representative architect of Catalan modernism.

Barcelona owns a scenic view either from the sky or from the sea. A helicopter or a sailing experience offers an opportunity to appreciate Barcelona’s impressing landscape from different viewpoints.

With a reputation for producing some of Spain’s finest cuisine, Catalan cuisine is not just a matter of a few regional dishes but a gastronomy distinct from that found elsewhere in the country or in neighboring France. You can find numerous fantastic gastronomic experiences in Catalonia, like gastronomic tours, paella cooking workshops, etc.

Loving Gaudí

The Catalan modernism was born in the second half of the nineteenth century in Barcelona. During this period of time, in Barcelona the industries were being developed rapidly; the urbanization was being accelerated; Catalan culture was living a revival. Catalan modernism intensified the local characteristics for socio-ideological reasons and is considered a movement based on the cultural recognition of a Catalan identity. Antoni Gaudí is the best-known practitioner of Catalan Modernism.

Gaudi left numerous architectural masterpieces for the human being. His work was inspired by the nature and the religion.

Sagrada Familia is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. The building is like a three-dimensional Bible, every decoration represents a Bible story or a legend inspired by the nature. You will be surprised by numerous well-designed ideas.

Casa Batlló is another renowned masterpiece of Gaudi. Gaudi redesigned it from a previously built house with the help of assistants.

360° Barcelona - Helicopter & Sailing Experience

Barcelona is a beautiful city from all the perspectives.

A skywalk by helicopter or by air balloon will help you discover the breathtaking landscape in Barcelona.

A skywalk over the city by helicopter: Glide up into the sky, and enjoy indescribable views of the silvery beaches and the vibrant ports, the chessboard-like building blocks in the Eixample district, the Sagrada Familia, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou, etc.

A skywalk over the Mountain Montserrat by helicopter or air balloon: Mountain Montserrat has a serrated aspect with multitude of rock formations which are visible from a great distance form. The view from the air is astonishing.

Sailing along the coast, you will get panoramic views of the city’s skyline and the Mediterranean Sea.

A huge variety of sailing experiences are prepared for your boarding. You can learn sailing, go fishing, drifting along the coast and enjoy the Mediterranean scenery, do aquatic sports, or watch the beautiful sunset accompanied by live music, champagne and local food.

Catalan Cuisine

Catalan cuisine occupies an important place in Mediterranean cuisine for a series of reasons: the most typical traditional Catalan dish Calçot (green onion eaten after peeling and by dipping them in romesco sauce) is delicious; as an international metropolitan, Barcelona is where you can find all kinds of regional foods from Spain and the rest of the world; the restaurant El Celler de Can Roca has been ranked as one of the best three restaurants in the world for years on end since 2011. Moreover, Catalonia is the main place of production of the sparkling wine cava and where the famous wine Priorat was born. Priorat is qualified as DOCa, the highest qualification level for a wine region according to Spanish wine regulations.

You can enjoy a huge variety of gastronomic experiences traveling in Catalonia.

Paella cooking workshop in Barcelona: the chef will take you to the famous Boqueria market and give you plenty of tips on picking local, seasonal products. Back at the workshop, with the instructions of the chef, you will start to prepare your paella and other typical Spanish food with the fresh ingredients you just purchased in the market, and then enjoy the paella made by yourself.

Gastronomic tour in the old town: take a walk through the alleys in the historic neighborhood of Gothic and the Born in Barcelona. Visit the emblematic sites like Picasso museum and Barcelona cathedral. Discover the best flavors of Barcelona in three local restaurants and one of the most beautiful food markets, Boqueria.

Winery visiting and wine tasting in Penedés and Priorat: you will get deep into the Penedés region and Priorat area to explore the fascinating world of wine and cava. We have a selection of several legendary wineries which combine immersive wine tasting experiences and exquisite seasonal gastronomy.

Golf, the Pyrenees and Spa

There is no doubt that Catalonia is a destination of golf, ice skiing and spa. There are 53 golf clubs and pleasant climate of almost all year around in Catalonia. The Pyrenees region is a paradise for skiing lovers. There are wide-ranging options for top spa experience too: from spa places located in historical buildings to modern spa resorts, from Arab baths to Turkish baths, from a relaxing massage to a beauty session, etc. You can enjoy diverse experiences by combining golf, skiing and spa.

Golf getaway on Costa Brava: Costa Brava is a scenic coastal region of Catalonia. It is recommended to stay in a sea view hotel located on a peaceful headland. You can play golf in the morning, and explore those attractive tiny bays in a luxury yacht along the coastline in the afternoon. Then in the evening, you may take a walk on the beach and join in the local musical celebrations and country fairs.

Skiing and spa holiday: Andorra, located in the central area in the Pyrenees, is the preferred destination of skiing for many skiing lovers. The skiing season is from December to March of the next year. There are many spa hotels and full-service spa facilities in Andorra. After an active day on the ski course, nothing makes you feel better than a thermal bath and a massage.

Charming Small Towns

Girona is the capital of the province of the same name in Catalonia. The old town of Girona invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures, the Força Vella and the Medieval Quarter.

Figueres is located in the north of Catalonia, 40 minutes away from Girona. It is the birthplace of surrealist Salvador Dalí. The Dalí Teatre-Museu, a large museum designed by Dalí himself, possesses a great amount of masterpieces of Dalí.

Sitges is the hometown of Facundo Bacardí, founder of the most famous rum in the world. Casa Bacardí, located in Sitges, is the world’s largest premium rum distillery. You can have an exclusive guided tour with a BACARDÍ ambassador. During the tour you will discover how the rums are made, see the craft of the barrels and blending, learn about the history of the family owned company, and taste the premium BACARDÍ rums and cocktails.

Tarragona is the capital of the province with the same name. It was founded before the 5th century BC. It was the capital of one of the first two provinces set by Roman Republic after invading Iberian Peninsula. Many ancient roman heritages are well conserved in Tarragona.