document.write('The Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada, with their stretches of sandy beaches and high-rise hotels, are in the region known as Cataluna or Catalonia. Tourism is very important and this region receives about 12 million visitors a year. Known as one of Europe\'s playgrounds, with a wide array of beaches for the holiday-maker and a mass of places to visit, Catalonia has something to offer every visitor. Tossa de Mar has long been a respectable seaside resort. The region benefits from a mild climate and a culture all of its own. Fish and rice are common is local dishes. The four provinces of Catalonia are Barcelona, Girona, Lerida and Tarragona. Barcelona is the cultural and industrial capital of Catalonia and is one of the most popular <i>city break</i> destinations. Montserrat is known as the religious centre of Catalonia. Girona is a fine, historic city with much to see. Tarragona was an important city of the Roman Empire and still has a wealth of monuments to see including aquaducts, amphitheatres and monasteries.');