Catalonia, the northeast region of Spain, with Barcelona as its capital, is preparing to vote on an independence referendum on Oct. 1 – which Spain has declared illegal. The region has its own ...

with the measures including the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Catalonia has been facing increased water shortages in recent years. The current drought, the “worst in history,” has been ...

Tourism is an important part of Catalonia's economy ... country profiles , external- Profiles by BBC Monitoring, external Capital: Barcelona Area: 32,113 sq km Population: 7.7 million Languages ...

What will happen in Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city and Catalonia's capital? A poster from ACOM's campaign. The posters were removed from the streets of Barcelona by the local authorities ...

Most travellers only visit Barcelona, but those who explore the wider region of Catalonia are treated to an authentic slice ...

Tourist arrivals to Catalonia grew by 10% in the first two months of 2025 over last year, a slower pace than in Spain's capital Madrid, which received 13% more tourists during the same period ...