Barcelona is a port city of Catalonia. It is a world-famous Mediterranean tourism destination and a world-famous historical and cultural city. It is also Spain's most important trade, industrial and financial base. The port of Barcelona is the largest port on the Mediterranean coast and the largest container terminal, and the largest integrated port in Spain. Barcelona is known for its pleasant climate, beautiful scenery and monuments. It is known as the Pearl of the Iberian Peninsula and is the most famous tourist destination in Spain.