April Guide Book, our complete, updated guide with cultural and practical information, edited at our offices, will make your adaptation to Spain easier. Summary : Spain: a profile state and institutions Spain's short history Foreign affairs Catalonia : a profile political situation key dates in Catalan history geography Spain's geography Catalan geography economy Spain's economy economy of the Catalan community demography population distribution in Catalonia society family model women's new social role Catholicism, the religion of the majority. Catalan identity media overview the languages the Spanish language worldwide languages spoken in Spain Catalan about Barcelona topography of the city some landmarks in the old city... culture and folklore Don Quixote de la Mancha, by Cervantes other figures of Spanish literature fine arts fiestas and traditions in Spain Catalan culture and folklore festivities and traditions in Barcelona tourism beaches in Barcelona ...to the best beaches around Barcelona discover Catalonia practical Barcelona main telephone services emergencies useful numbers public transport traffic public services health banks taxes general advice regarding safety cost of living timetables notes...