Visitors to Catalonia will find all the variety of the landscapes and vegetation of Europe. The country boasts 650,000 hectares of protected natural areas and ten natural parks distributed the length and breadth of the territory, from the Mediterranean region of the Empordà Wetlands or the Ebro Delta to the Aïguestortes - Sant Maurici or Cadí - Moixeró National Parks in the Pyrenees. All this, as well as 580 kilometres of coastline and over 290 beaches and coves.

Some 5,000 kilometres of well-signposted long-distance footpaths, connected to the European and Peninsular networks. An extensive system of secondary roads, forest tracks and country paths providing the ideal conditions for such activities as hiking, cyclotourism and horseriding.

Those who seek the pleasure of rest and relaxation, moreover, will find accommodation and restaurants of the highest quality in Catalonia. Enjoying a holiday in the countryside or relaxing for a few days far from the noise of the great cities has become one of the most successful and popular of tourist options in recent years.

To all this we must add the Mediterranean climate of Catalonia, particularly benign, with average annual temperatures of between 15° and 20° C, with mild winters and summers which are not too hot.

All those who seek contact with natural surroundings will take a suitcaseful of emotions and experiences home with them.