Catalonia

The Catalonia region, in northeastern Spain, is known for the lively beach resorts of Costa Brava as well as the Pyrenees Mountains. Barcelona, the regional capital, has a historic Gothic Quarter, La Rambla pedestrian mall, museums and several beaches. Antoni Gaudí’s distinctive modern art and architecture can be seen at the Sagrada Família Basilica and in the colorful outdoor mosaics of Park Güell.

It is site of one of the races of the Marathon River Swim Series, a 3-part summer series of river swims in Western Europe.

Marathon River Swim Series Events

• 16 km and 33 km Le Flow Des Gabarriers in Cognac, France in June
• 30 km Ultramarató de l'Ebre 30830 Swim Marathon in Catalonia, Spain in July
• 13 km Thames Marathon in Oxfordshire, England in August

External links

• Go With The Flow Down The Charente River
• Le Flow Des Gabarrier
• Marathon River Swim Series
• Ultramarató de l'Ebre 30830 Swim Marathon website
• Thames Marathon