Catalonia at a click

• Territory Quick and useful to get an idea of what Catalonia is about.

• Basic data  Graphs, data and statistics.
• BBC Catalonia profile Acording to the BBC.

• Catalonia experience Pleasant, attractive video that films Catalonia from the air.
• Catalunya experience Catalonia Instagram photos made by the people who live here.

• Politics and economy  As an autonomous community, Catalonia has its own government. Find out more.

• National symbols This site explains the history behind the national flag and anthem.
• Research and innovation Do you know we have a great tradition of scientific research?
• Matthew Tree on Catalonia This English writer explains in 2 minutes how he sees Catalonia.
• Col·lectiu Emma Network of Catalans and non-Catalans living in different countries who track and review news reports about Catalonia in the international media.
• Barça-loners The Guardian in conjunction with the Barcelona newspaper La Vanguardia examine the quest for a separate Catalan state.

• Useful information about Barcelona  All you need to know about  the city, according to the City Council.
• Film scenes in Barcelona  10 of the best films set in the city, according to the Guardian.
• Events by date Don’t miss what’s going on.
• Barcelona in 3 D Visual tour of the city provided by Oh-Barcelona.
• Population of Barcelona A site with specific data on the people of Barcelona.
• Districts A clear map of the districts of the city of Barcelona.
• Getting around the city Transport, timetables, prices, maps. It’s all here.
• Climate Going somewhere today? Check the weather forecast.
• Public behavior Gambling, dress codes and drinking laws are just some of the issues covered here.
• Tips on safety Beware of pickpockets! Sound advice and contact numbers.
• Emergencies Essential information in case of emergency. Please take a look.
• Money and costs What's the cost of living in Barcelona? Get an idea
• Useful information about Lleida  All you need to know about  the city, according to the City Council.
• Useful information about Tarragona  All you need to know about  the city, according to the City Council.
• Useful information about Girona  All you need to know about  the city, according to the City Council.

Language

• Catalan in Catalonia  Interesting facts that might surprise you about Catalan.
• Catalan at university  This site was created specifically for foreign students at Catalan universities.
• Catalan at the UPC  All your questions can be answered here.
• A University Phrase Book  Multilingual phrasebook created for foreign students visiting Catalonia.
• Automatic translation  Online tools for rough translations.
• I learned Catalan  Why learn Catalan? In these videos, foreigners explain why they did.

• Festivals and events in Barcelona Tradition, religion, adrenalin, pageants, fireworks, dance, music
• Human tower Amazing! UNESCO thinks so too and declared the castells as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• La Sardana Discover the story behind Catalonia’s traditional dance
• Saint George’s day On April 23, Catalan streets are lined with stalls selling books and roses. Find out why.
• La Patum For those of you who thrive on adrenalin. The Patum is a must.
• September 11th: la Diada National Catalan Day, it is neatly described in this web as a day when "people will be considering the future while remembering the past."
• Catalonia’s Christmas Caganer Er, "Christmas pooper"? Must be seen to be believed!
• Bullfighting in Spain: is it a dying tradition? An article on this controversial activity, courtesy of BBC.

• The 9 wonders (UNESCO World Heritage sites) 9 "masterpieces of human creative genius" can be found in Catalonia. Find out what they are!
• Things not to miss in Barcelona Check out this list, and check off each sight as you go.
• 36 hours in Barcelona New and old favorites, according to the New York Times.
• Itineraris culturals 21 outings for 21 weekends.
• Highlights of Catalonia The title says it all!
• Parc Güell Antoni Gaudi’s "funky" park!
• Costa Brava Discover Catalonia’s rugged coastline with enchanting seaside villages.
• Girona Suggestions to help you plan your visit to this magical city in the north of Catalonia.
• Delte de l'Ebre A Natural Park with a network of canals, rice fields and home to over 300 species of birds.
• The Camp Nou Experience A must for football fans and an experience for those who are not.
• Catalan Pyrenees Skiing in Catalonia? Yes, there is more to Catalonia than its beaches.

• Catalonia, a chronology of key events  BBC's time line
• History of Catalonia  Get to know Catalonia better by understanding its past.
• The legend of the four bars  Bars on the flag, not where you drink!
• The Civil War Find out about one of the most devastating events in Catalonia’s history.
• Franco’s regime in Catalonia  Thirty-six years of dictatorship that shaped Catalan history.
• International Brigades Wikipedia on the “53 nations” that volunteered to defend the Spanish Republic.
• History of Barcelona The makings of Barcelona courtesy of Lonely Planet..
• The city’s evolution on the Barcelona Plain In just four minutes, you can see how Barcelona evolved over 21 centuries! Interesting video.

• Overview Food, glorious Catalan food!
• Typical dishes and recipes  Discover the secret of Catalan cuisine. Then, try making a dish or two.
• Barcelona and its markets  There are 46 markets dotted around Barcelona. Great places for fresh food and some local colour.
• Catalan cuisine  A summary of popular Catalan cuisine, courtesy of Lonely Planet.
• A culinary walk through Barcelona  Wander, eat, wander, eat...
• Bars and clubs in Barcelona  A guide to the city’s most emblematic bars.
• Restaurants in Barcelona  This web will filter your search based on location, cuisine and price.
• Gastroteca.cat  Local agrofood products.

• Catalan Music  Tune in to news on the latest events, gigs and bands from Catalonia.

• Catalan customs  When in Catalonia, do as the Catalans do!