Catalunya The Catalonia Senior Tourism Program A new and particulary way to enjoy holidays in Catalonia and its capital Barcelona. This project has been created and adapted to offer in low season, when the weather in Catalonia is still pleasant, a possibility to Costa Barcelona enjoy and discover Catalonia’s rich and diverse culture. Costa Barcelona This pilot project for seniors is the unique official program in Catalonia organized by the Catalan Tourist Plà de l'ós paving (1976). Joan Miró. La Rambla. © Lluís Carro Amfiteatre romà © Lluís Carro Board (Generalitat de Catalunya – Government of Catalonia) in collaboration with the Coast of Catalonia. Airport Port High Speed Train Highlights Senior Tourism Program destination Barcelona Tarragona Barcelona is both a cosmopolitan city and a great Tarragona has the basic conditions to be a stopover for The Catalonia Senior Tourism package includes: The program will be valid during the centre for tourist attractions. Situated right next to the cruises, with an adequate port, high-quality facilities and following dates : Introduction of the Catalonia coast, it has a Gothic Quarter full of history, the an attractive hinterland. It hosts one of the world’s largest • Roundtrip flights from the main European airports Ramblas with its unique atmosphere and an immense Roman sites, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. March 1st. to 22 June Senior Tourism Plan destinations • Airport taxes, including one piece of checked luggage cultural heritage (Picasso Museum, Sagrada Família and Present-day Tarragona used to be Roman Tarraco, the September 15th. to November 15th. Parc Güell, Miró Foundation, etc.) In addition, capital of the three provinces into which the Iberian • IN / OUT transfers (airport - hotel - airport) with travel assistant Costa Barcelona Barcelona's rich gastronomical tradition, represented by Peninsula was divided under the Roman Empire. Christmas and New Year’s Eve • Accommodation in 4-star or 3-star superior hotels Between the sea and mountain chains is Costa de Barcelona-Maresme, an area that has over 50 km of coastline with hundreds of restaurants and colourful markets. www.tarragonaturisme.cat long sun beaches, and conserves a surprising mountain landscape, with outstanding parks - El Montnegre i el Corredor www.barcelonaturisme.cat • Full board basis (three meals per day) and Serralada Litoral - next to the Mediterranean Sea, where Alella DO wine is produced. The region has some of the Girona • ¼ bottle of water and ¼ bottle of wine included for lunch most significant Catalan Art Nouveau buildings, product of the genius of various architects, Lluís Domènech i Montaner Montserrat Girona offers a very extensive range of things to do. The and dinner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Montserrat is an area of breathtaking natural beauty, city, a great stage where centuries of history are captured A singular feature is the large number of museums found here, some of them dedicated to curious subjects, such as lace featuring a whole host of visitor attractions: a unique in spectacular monuments, invites you to lose yourself in • 8-day (7 nights) or 15-day (14 nights) stays Who can participate in this program: making, earthenware jugs or nativity scenes. Cultural and music festivals, craft fairs, local festivals and numerous natural park, one of the country's most important a walk around the Old Town. It also has an intense • Guide who can speak the native language of the client gastronomy events are just some of the many other attractions of the region. www.diba.cat museums, and the site of the Holy Shrine dedicated to cultural life, with strongly characteristic events taking Participants must fulfil the following the Virgin of Montserrat, the Black Madonna, the patron place each month. In addition, Girona is today a source • Full-day excursion in the area (Barcelona) requirements : Costa Brava saint of Catalonia. of cultural production with regular, critically acclaimed • Daily activities adapted to the senior costumer • Age over 55 years The Costa Brava stretches for about 206 km from Portbou up at the French border right down to the seaside town of www.montserratvisita.com seasons of theatre and music. Blanes. The rugged, jagged shoreline starts in the north with the Albera mountains and Cap de Creus, where the www.girona.cat • Travel insurance • Citizens living outside Spain Pyrenees crash down to the sea, and ends with long, sandy beaches in the south. • Assistance in the client’s language • Europe and Eastern Europe countries The coastline winds in and out around a series of small coves flanked by sharp cliffs with pine trees clinging onto the edges, over a rough landscape that lives up to the name of Costa Brava. Montserrat © Juanjo Pascual Ferran el Catòlic street © Georama Cover: © Publintur Santa Susanna beach © Arxiu Fundació turística Sta. Susanna. Joan Ribot. Hikers on the Cap de Creus Natural Park © J.L. Rodríguez On the way down the coast there are some protected zones: Cap de Creus Natural Park, the marshes of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park and the Medes Islands. There are also numerous megalithic remains, the Iberian settlements, and the Greco–Roman city of Empúries. The combination of land and sea has created the unique "sea-and-mountain" gastronomy. The Costa Brava has a widespread cultural manifestations and multiple options for art lovers. Travelling inland we reach the city of Girona, a cultural reference. www.costabrava.org Costa Daurada Costa Daurada it's characterised by a highly varied, top-range tourist offer with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, clear specialisation in families and a specific focus on wine tourism and gastronomy. The coast is one of its main attractions. Along nearly a hundred kilometres, it features from small secluded coves between cliffs to large beaches with fine sand and shallow waters, ideal for family holidays. The offer is completed by cultural centres and leisure facilities. Inland, the Montsant–now a natural park–, Prades and Mussara ranges provide a laidback rural landscape, where vineyards predominate together with other typical Mediterranean crops like olives, cereals, almonds and hazelnuts. Five Denominations of Origin prove the quality of local wines, one of which–Priorat Qualified DO–enjoys a great international reputation. www.costadaurada.info 10 Good reasons to visit Catalonia... for your confort1o razones and active aging Catalonia is Senior Tourism © Publintur 1. Catalonia offers many attractions: culture, health and wellness, golf, nature, sports, business, families... 2. A Mediterranean mild climate the whore year round. 3. The Catalan landscape is a sum of mountains and 580 kilometres of coastline. 4. Great heritage with UNESCO recognition. 5. All coastline destinations well connected by transport. 6. Daytrips to the main attrations in Catalonia: Barcelona, Figueres, Montserrat... 7. Catalonia has several types of accommodations such as hotels, camp sites, tourist apartments and rural tourism accommodation. 8. Catalonia is playing an international leading role in gastronomy with the ambassadors of this culture like Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda, Joan Roca, etc. 9. There is a highly varied top-quality health and wellness offer. 10. 24 accessible proposals and destinations for the needs of disabled tourists or persons with reduced mobility. www.catalunya.com.