Catalan Pyrenees
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Running through Spain, France and Andorra, the Pyrenees Mountain Range stretches for 425km and encompasses a huge variety of terrain, including the stunning Catalan Pyrenees region. At the northernmost part of Catalonia, stretching between Val d’Aran in the west and eastward to the Mediterranean Sea at the Costa Brava, the Catalan Pyrenees draw visitors because of its stunning natural beauty, with soaring peaks (some reaching over 3,000 metres), rushing rivers and fantastic natural landscapes. With loads of sunny days per year and four defined seasons, the region is perfect for numerous adventure activities such as hiking, biking, rafting, climbing, skiing and more.
These protected natural spaces offer outstanding biodiversity and opportunities for eco-tourism, but the combination of nature and culture is what makes the Catalan Pyrenees truly special. With cultural gems such as the Romanesque churches, mediaeval villages and fantastic local cuisine, as well as over 50 museums and numerous festivals celebrating Catalan traditions. Read our guides below and find out more about the Catalan Pyrenees - a land of stories growing in the shadow of great mountains.