Golden sand beaches, mountains that jut into the sea of the Costa Brava, fields of olive trees and vineyards, the lush forests and peaks of the Pyrenees; gastronomy, festivals or traditions. The Mediterranean spreads through everything in Catalonia, in a mixture of past, present and future that join hands with the mare nostrum as a common point. With a history that goes back millennia, the Mediterranean has been the cradle of the main civilizations that have built our world. The vestiges left by generations and generations are still alive to this day and they help us understand who we are and where we come from. This history has been present in monuments, in our maritime culture, in music and celebrations, always present at our tables and even in our beliefs and devotions. Being Mediterranean is not just a geographical concept. It goes much further. It can be seen, for example, in our diet and our cuisine, with a gastronomy recognized around the world, which is also possible thanks to a climate that gives us top quality food. Being Mediterranean is also a way of appreciating the cultural legacy that has survived up to this day, and which allows us to understand and be excited by our traditions and festivals, live them intensely and share them with those who enter our land to discover it. Catalonia is a welcoming land, also the result of this Mediterranean character of different peoples and cultures that have interacted for centuries. Here you will feel at home, with friendly people who will always welcome you with a smile on their face. We are wired this way: we want to live life and we want the rest of the world to enjoy it with us. A temperament that is all about sharing moments, cherishing the time we spend with friends or family, conversations looking up at the sea, among vineyards at sunset or on summer nights with music and partying. The Mediterranean offers us a privileged environment, with a climate that allows us to enjoy the landscape all year round, always looking out to sea, but also inland, where Mediterranean culture is equally present. There are many ways to discover this lifestyle: a good meal or a glass of wine, the music, the history, the parties, the beaches, the sea, the landscape. But above all, you will be able to do it through people, conversations, smiles, sharing moments that may seem quite ordinary, but are nonetheless extraordinary. Being Mediterranean in Catalonia means living with passion, making the best out of every moment, respecting nature, eating well and celebrating life in community. In Catalonia, we offer you a simple life and small pleasures that comfort us and make us feel good. Come and share it!