For the last 20 years Catalonia has celebrated its day of national pride on September 11. This historical date refers back to September 11 in 1714, when Barcelona, following a 13-month siege, surrendered to the Castilian and French soldiers.
Calella de Palafrugell
There are many regions of Spain, all of which are distinct in landscape, history and culture, but no more so than Catalonia, proudly retaining an identity which borrows little from the rest of Spain. The Catalan National day is yet more evidence of Catalonia’s yearning for independence from the rest of Spain.