Catalonia. Located on the north-est of the Iberian peninsula, Catalonia is a privileged area thanks to the vvariety of its habitats. From the Pyrenees to the seaside, through to arid regions such as Lleida, it enjoys a very mild climate throughout the year. Historicaly, it has been the meeting place of many civilizations. During the Middle Ages, Catalonia became a nation, with its own culture and language, evolving from the Roman and Arab influencies, who remained at the Iberian peninsule for centuries. In the XVth century, it made an alliance with the Castilla Crown, that would be denied later in the XVIII century, when most of the specific rights the Catalan citizens had from elder times were abolished. Nowadays, Catalonia is not only a highly industrialized area based mainly arround Barcelona and Tarragona, and a sought after first class holiday destination with its sunny coast line, its country side and the Pyrenees, but is also a place of avant-garde to be counted both artistically and technologically. Many Catalan artists are known worldwide such us Gaudí, Dalí, Miró, Pau Casals, Josep Carreras, Montserrat Caballé, Mercé Rodoreda, etc. A few places not to be missed among many others when stayimg in Catalonia are the Delta de l'Ebre, the Serra de Prades, the Vall de Boi, the Cap de Creus, and the Monestirs Cistersencs. Additional information can be found in the web page: http://www.catalunyaturisme.com