Tucked up next to the French border on Spain’s eastern coast, Catalonia is a fiercely proud and passionate region that’s long resisted attempts to control it. Traces of this wilful, independent spirit can be found in its distinctive language, culture and traditions. Flit between bustling boutiques and awe-inspiring architecture in Barcelona; explore Girona’s history-steeped lanes; tour Tarragona’s wineries for a taste of its head-turning cava. Catalonia is just the place to stoke your inner fires: beyond its postcard-perfect cities, miles of sun-drenched coastline await.