| Every year hundreds of thousands of motorsport | | | | Europe provide a convenient and economical |
| enthusiasts descend on the sunny Circuit de | | | | option for travellers and transport links from |
| Catalunya in Montmelo. Just half an hour from | | | | Barcelona to the circuit are good, with regular |
| Barcelona, it is most famous for hosting both the | | | | train connections from the city centre and a |
| Spanish Formula One Grand Prix amd the MotoGP | | | | special bus service operating on the day of the |
| Grand Prix. For many, these events can provide | | | | Grand Prix itself. |
| the perfect climax to a weekend of tapas and | | | | The fact that the circuit is characterised by both |
| sangria in the vibrant Catalan capital. | | | | long, straight sections and a range of corners, |
| Inaugurated in 1991 and with a capacity of | | | | makes it the preferred testing location for many |
| 131,000 spectators the circuit is not generally | | | | Formula 1 teams. In recent years the circuit has |
| viewed as the most exciting in the world in terms | | | | also seen an increase in other commercial |
| of racing and 2007 saw the introduction of a slow | | | | ventures, tapping into the burgeoning experience |
| chicane in an attempt to increase the possibility of | | | | market and offering car afficionados from all over |
| overtaking. However, the wonderful grandstand | | | | the world the opportunity to experience the |
| views offered to spectators combined with the | | | | Montmelo adrenaline rush themselves. It's now |
| clement, spring Mediterranean climate and the | | | | possible to get behind the wheel of a variety of |
| tremendous speeds reached by cars on the | | | | high speed vehicles, from Ferraris and |
| circuit's long main straight have already made it | | | | Lamborghinis through to Formula Renault and, for |
| one of the most popular stops in the Formula | | | | those with deeper pockets, even Formula One |
| One calendar for fans and drivers alike. And with | | | | cars. |
| the recent successes of the Spanish driver | | | | As the now permanent home of the Spanish |
| Fernando Alonso attracting thousands of | | | | Grand Prix the Circuit de Catalunya is set to |
| passionate fans from across the Iberian peninsula, | | | | increase its fame and popularity over the coming |
| the Grand Prix has also become famous for its | | | | years, and seems destined to attain an iconic |
| electric atmosphere. | | | | status in the world of motorsport, in much the |
| It is no surprise then, that a Grand Prix ticket | | | | same way that the home of Barcelona F.C, the |
| dovetails so nicely with other tourist attractions | | | | Camp Nou has in football. |
| on offer in the region. Cheap flights from all over | | | | |