Catalonia, a destination to be discovered that welcomes tourists from India
Generalitat de Catalunya Departament d’Empresa i Ocupació Gabinet de comunicació Catalonia, a destination to be discovered that welcomes tourists from India • Catalonia is one of the leading tourism destinations in Europe and was visited by more than 14 million tourists from abroad. • The Catalan destination offers a very varied range of tourist attractions, including culture, shopping, fine cuisine and international sporting events. • Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a major European destination for business tourism and incentive trips. Every year, the city hosts numerous fairs, trade shows and congresses. • It is expected that nearly 33,000 Indian tourists will visit Catalonia in 2013. Thursday 28 November 2012 – Catalonia, with Barcelona as its capital, is a leading tourist destination in Europe. In 2012, it welcomed more than 24 million tourists, half of whom were visitors from abroad. Situated in the south-west of Europe, its coastline lapped by the wate...