Travellers Catalonia

Forget what you thought you knew about Spain. This is Catalonia, a land whose rich history and culture are distinctly different from those in the rest of the Iberian peninsula. Once an independent kingdom, in many ways Catalonia still feels like a land apart. It has its own regional language, Catalan, and unique traditions, like the gravity-defying castellers (human castle builders) and fiery correfocs.

The Thomas Cook Travellers to Catalonia comes from the world’s leading travel expert and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip:
• The top sights and the less well-known ones
• Walks and tours with clear maps
• Places off the beaten track
• Special features on cultural background an other aspects
• Holiday hints and tips
• A-Z of essential information
• Advise on shopping, eating out, sport and nightlife

Specialized in all things Catalan, Sarah Andrews is a US native who had her first stint in Catalunya in 1998 and has been fascinated by the region ever since. The Associated Press' stringer in Barcelona, she stays busy writing culture, news and travel features for AP and for international publications like In Style, Spain, Easy Jet's INK, US Airways Attache, and Everything Spain. She's also a frequent contributor to guidebooks, and lives with her husband in the beautiful seaside town of Sitges.