Catalonia travel guide • All PYRENEES · France, Spain, Andorra. Drawing: Joan Mañe Tourism in Catalonia is one of the most important sectors of the Catalan economy. It is the main tourist destination in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. One of the main destinations is the metropolitan area of Barcelona. Catalonia is one of the leading tourist regions in the world. Tourism accounts for about 11-12% of Catalonia’s GDP.
For example, in 2019, this figure was 12.34 billion euros. As of 2019, Catalonia’s tourism consists of over one million places to stay. Catalonia is divided into 9 travel brands. The total tourism in Catalonia in 2019 was 39.4 million: 49.2% of foreign tourism, 38.4% of domestic tourism (Catalonia residents) and 12.4% of other residents Spain. Overseas tourism increased by 0.8% in 2019, while its spending increased by 4.1%. Catalonia is positioned as the leading tourist destination in Spain. Catalonia travel guide Sea resorts (from north to south) Costa Brava Costa del Maresme Costa de Barcelona Costa del Garraf Costa Daurada Masella.