From 0 to 112mph in just five seconds – or 900 years in one day? From Europe’s fastest roller coaster to fascinating history, why Catalonia is the perfect corner of Spain

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There are other attractions at Ferrari Land, including Formula 1 racing simulators, and a miniature racetrack where small Ferraris chug around at snail’s pace.

Away from Port Aventura, our trip proceeded at a more leisurely pace. On the Costa Dorada, we sampled sumptuous seafood in Salou and fabulous ice cream in Cambrils, then toured Tarragona’s Roman remains – a large amphitheatre and the only forum in Catalonia.

We then headed inland to Reus, birthplace of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Although most closely associated with Barcelona, the architect spent his formative years in Reus.

A sculpture in the town shows Gaudi as a child, playing with some balls and sitting on a bench. The artwork was unveiled in 2002, as part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of his birth.

We also visited the Priory Church of St Peter and its 16th Century bell tower which looms 200ft over Reus’s old town. Gaudi was baptised here, and the tower’s stone spiral staircase inspired part of his most famous creation, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia cathedral.

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