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Cataluña is a region in the Northwest corner of Spain. It is a great place to visit that has fun things to do for people of all ages and interests. Come take a tour of Cataluña! Cataluña is a great province of Spain. It has many different attractions and things                 to do. There are a few “must see” cities that include Barcelona and the beaches Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Barcelona is a richly historic, extremely beautiful capital of Cataluña. Some major attractions in the city include the Gothic Quarter and many attractions by the artist Antonio Gaudi. The Gothic Quarter is an area originally built by the Romans as a village. It is very beautiful and richly historic. The Palace of the Generalitat is in the Gothic Quarter. This is the center of Cataluña’s government. There are many different squares in which one can sit and enjoy the view, or go shopping in the many stores there. At night, there is always something to do. The Gothic Quarter has a fabulous night life. Also in Barcelona, there is the Old City Hall building for those interested in the historic side of the city; it is no longer in use, but interesting to see. The many works of Antonio Gaudi are visible throughout Barcelona. The church of the Sagrada Familia, or the Holy Family, is one of his most famous, though unfinished, works. There are also many museums with the fabulous works of Gaudi. Another great attraction of Barcelona is the Barcelona Football Club. This is a great soccer team that is very fun to watch. Costa Brava and Costa Dorada provide great entertainment for any person that loves to be outdoors. There are water sports available at both the beaches so one can rent jet skis and kayaks and all sorts of fun things. There is also an aquarium at the beaches.
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The climate of Cataluña is very mild, typical of the Mediterranean region. If one is visiting in the winter, bring clothing for a mild to warm climate. If visiting in the summer, bring clothing for warm to hot weather. The food in Cataluña is delicious! There are many things traditional to the Mediterranean that is found in Catalan food. These include olives, grapes, and fish. Some dishes unique to Cataluña are Pan payes tostado con tomate, aceite de oliva y ajo and Mar i Muntanya. Pan payes tostado con tomate, aceite de Olivia y ajo is simply toasted bread with crushed tomates, garlic, and olive oil. Mar i Muntanya is a traditional dish that consists of meat and fish on the same plate. **__Major Attractions of Cataluña__** Some major attractions of Cataluña are the Barcelona Football Club, which is great fun to watch. There are also many different museums with the works of Antonio Gaudi. Also for those interested in outdoor activities, there are many hiking trips available through the mountains in Cataluña, as well as water sports along the coasts.
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__** //Este es el Palau de la Generalitat en Barcelona.// //Este es el quarter gótico en Barcelona.//

// Esta es la iglesia de la Sagrada Familia en Barcelona. Esta es la Costa Brava. // //El futbol club de Barcelona es un equipo talentoso.//
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