City: Catalonia

Catalonia, Spain

Country: Spain

Status: Autonomous community (styled as nationality)

Formation: 988 (Catalan Counties) 1137 (Union with Aragon) 1283 (Catalan constitutions) 1469 (Union of Castile and Aragon under Catholic Monarchs) 1516 (Dynastic union with Castile under Charles V) 1716 (Nueva Planta decrees)

Statute of Autonomy: 9 September 1932 18 September 1979 9 August 2006 (current version)

Capital and largest city: Barcelona 41°23′N 2°11′E / 41.383°N 2.183°E / 41.383; 2.183

Provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona

Government

• Type: Devolved government in a constitutional monarchy

• Body: Generalitat of Catalonia

• President: Functions suspended. Under Deputy Prime Minister directions

• Legislature: Parliament

• Congress of Deputies: 47 deputies (of 350)

• Senate: 16 senators (of 264)

Area

• Total: 32,108 km (12,397 sq mi)

Area rank: 6th in Spain

Population (2016)

• Total: 7,522,596

• Rank: 2nd in Spain (16%)

• Density: 234/km (610/sq mi)

Demonym(s): Catalan or Catalonian català, -ana (ca) catalán, -ana (es) catalan, -a (oc)

GDP (nominal; 2012)

• Total: $255.204 billion

• Per capita: $33,580

GDP (PPP; 2012)

• Total: $336.162 billion

• Per capita: $43,837

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)

Area code: +34 93 (Barcelona area) +34 97 (rest of Catalonia)

ISO 3166 code: ES-CT

Official languages: Catalan, Occitan (Aranese), Spanish, Catalan Sign Language (also recognised)

Patron saints: Saint George (Sant Jordi), Virgin of Montserrat

Website: gencat.cat

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Restaurants in Catalonia

1. Via Vespa Rent a scooter

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5.0 based on 576 reviews

If you want something different, something unique and something original, Via Vespa is probably the best way for you to discover the authentic city of Barcelona. Surprise your friends, family or girlfriend with a ride along the beach or the hills on a real Vespa. We also offer some guided tours. But just tell us what you want to see or visit, and we design your own personalized tour!

2. Comarca Aventura

Passatge Can Jalpi Parking Parc de Can Jalpi, 08358 Arenys de Munt Spain +34 687 00 14 82 [email protected] http://www.comarcaventura.com

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5.0 based on 50 reviews

3. Siurana BTT

Placa Nova s/n, 43362 Cornudella de Montsant Spain +34 628 40 40 00 [email protected]

Excellent

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5.0 based on 76 reviews

4. X-wave cambrils FlyBoard

Puerto Cambrils s/n, 43850 Cambrils Spain +34 610 72 56 72 [email protected] http://www.x-wave.es

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

5. Bavaresa Guies de La Cerdanya

Avinguda Pirineus, 7 Cerca de la estación de tren, aparcamiento gratuito cercano, 17520 Puigcerda Spain +34 972 88 10 59 [email protected] http://www.aventuracerdanya.com

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

6. Funtastic Emporda

Platja de Riells S/N, 17130 L'Escala Spain +34 639 31 31 38 [email protected] http://www.funtastic-emporda.com

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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Active holidays and water sports in L'Escala -Costat Brava- since 1978. Funtastic is pure Fun on the Water!!

7. Aiguadicciorialp

Flora Cadena, 55, 25594 Rialp Spain +34 973 62 14 17 [email protected] http://www.aiguadicciorialp.com

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5.0 based on 58 reviews

8. Guies Vall Fosca

25500 Pobleta de Bellvehi Spain +34 626 53 25 11 [email protected] http://www.guiesvallfosca.com

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Guies Vall Fosca offer adventure activities in Vall Fosca and Pyrennes. You some genuine top quality experiences conducted by local experts. All Activities provides instructor led activities to people of all ages and abilities. Activities include canyoning, gorge walking, mountain biking, hill walking, Running, rock climbing.

9. Riu Ebre

Riu Ebre, Miravet Spain +34 608 18 97 33 http://www.turismemiravet.cat

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5.0 based on 55 reviews

10. Les Roques Natura

Lluis Companys, 95, 43597 Arnes Spain +34 606 93 60 41 [email protected] http://www.lesroquesnatura.com/

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5.0 based on 59 reviews

Canyoning in Tarragona and Matarraña mountains. Caving, spelunking, climbing, via ferrata and nordik walking hikes. The best guides all them with official degree. Routes by the best canyons of the Mediterranian coast.

City: Catalonia

Top Things to do in Catalonia

Top Hotels in Catalonia

Countries

10 Other Outdoor Activities in Catalonia That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Via Vespa Rent a scooter

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2. Comarca Aventura

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3. Siurana BTT

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4. X-wave cambrils FlyBoard

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5. Bavaresa Guies de La Cerdanya

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6. Funtastic Emporda

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7. Aiguadicciorialp

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8. Guies Vall Fosca

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9. Riu Ebre

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10. Les Roques Natura

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