Geography Catalonia has a wide range of landscapes and climate, from the snow-covered peaks of the Pyrenean Mountains, along the northern border, to the pleasantly mild climate of the Mediterranean coast. From the peaks of the mountains there are valleys of pine and fir trees that lie around the crystal clear lakes. To the south of the mountains is a range of stone spires called the Montserrat, where Benedictine monks have their monastery. The interior of Catalonia is full of rolling hillsides of vineyards and wheat fields. To the southwest the land is more flat and arid, because of the irrigation of the Ebro River this area produces great wine, olive oil and fruit.
Many people have their homes right along the river.
The Ebro Delta is a wet lands area and is a protected wildlife reserve. This area also contains huge rice fields. The two main coasts of Catalonia are Costa Dorada or the Golden Coast and Costa Brava. Costa Dorada has wide beaches with whitewashed fishing villages and leads to the Roman city of Tarragona. Costa Brava is famous for its' beaches and of golden sand and clear waters, with rocky parts and little coves by cliffs topped with pine and oak forests.