Catalonia is a Mediterranean destination with a millenary history, its own culture and language, plus a wealthy historical and natural heritage. With a population of over 7.5 million, the region covers 32,107 km2 and enjoys a temperate and mild Mediterranean climate, characterised by dry, warm summers and moderately cool winters. Catalonia is home to many significant metropolises, from the capital, Barcelona, to the province cities of Girona, Tarragona and Lleida and smaller towns filled with remarkable heritage and majestic monuments. The region offers extensive opportunities for tourists from culture cravers to family travellers, sports enthusiasts to wildlife wanderers and those just looking to relax, Catalonia’s excellent facilities and place it as one of Europe’s prime visitors areas.