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Introduction to Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of the independent Catalonia in Spain. With its specific Catalonian identity, Barcelona offers a dynamic blend of culture, old architecture, fancy city parks, top quality hotels and Spanish restaurants as well as a superb nightlife, a well known music scene, an old and fascinating history and an the best what a city can have: a spectacular beachside location.
Barcelona is a blend of Gothic, contemporary and very modern architecture where guests can enjou past ancient Roman and medieval remains, see the unrealistic beautiful chimneys of Gaudi’s “La Pedrera” on Passeig de Gràcia, enjoy the baroque water fountain in ‘Parc de Ciutadella’ or take the railway car to Montjuïc to enjoy the view of Barcelona from this impressive hilltop location.
Guests can enjoy a cultural city break, relax in many of the cities plazas and beautiful parks, enrich your tastes with fresh fish from La Boqueria or go to one of the typical Spanish 'Pata Negra' restaurant, walk over the colourful food market, or walk into the many shops for some retail therapy.
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Barcelona is a blend of Gothic, contemporary and very modern architecture where guests can enjou past ancient Roman and medieval remains, see the unrealistic beautiful chimneys of Gaudi’s “La Pedrera” on Passeig de Gràcia, enjoy the baroque water fountain in ‘Parc de Ciutadella’ or take the railway car to Montjuïc to enjoy the view of Barcelona from this impressive hilltop location.
Guests can enjoy a cultural city break, relax in many of the cities plazas and beautiful parks, enrich your tastes with fresh fish from La Boqueria or go to one of the typical Spanish 'Pata Negra' restaurant, walk over the colourful food market, or walk into the many shops for some retail therapy.
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La Rambla - No visit to Barcelona is complete without a walk down La Rambla, a long, colourful boulevard lined with cafe's. flower stalls, paper kiosks and street entertainers.
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Antoni Gaudi - The distinctive Gaudi architecture in Barcelona including: Güell Park, The Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà “La Pedrera” and Casa Batló.
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Barcelona's Gothic Quarter - Link the past and present. Discover the narrow streets, small plazas, hidden tapas bars and ancient crumbling buildings.
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Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona’s Port Vell stretches from the Columbus Monument to Barceloneta and is an ideal place to spend an afternoon overseeing the many boats, typical port atmosphere and fish restaurants. Families can enjoy a stroll in the Spanish sunshine or visit one of the many attractions such as the Imax 3D cinema, the Barcelona Aquarium which holds over 10,000 animals and 400 different species or the Maremàgnum, a modern shopping centre which offers a range of shops, bars and restaurants just moments from the sea.
Barcelona offers many easily accessible beaches that can be reached by Metro or by bicycle as Barca is a beach city. With clear shallow waters and long stretched golden sand, the nearby Barcelona beaches offer a welcome escape from the city center and therefore great to combine with your Barca city trip. Barcelona is more than only city. Barcelona also offers a range of city parks with green spaces, sculptures, lakes, fountains, and museums. The Parc de Collserola has 8000 hectares of protected parkland whilst Parc de Montjuïc has been the focus of many key Barcelona events such as the 1992 Olympics and spreads over a hill concealing a myriad of green space, such as the Botanical Gardens. Eating and Drinking in BarcelonaBarcelona’s cosmopolitan city is also reflected in the huge range of restaurants and bars available to suit all tastes and every budgets. As well as traditional restaurants and tapas bars, Barcelona has also become a showcase for a new generation of chefs who have helped earned world-wide recognition for Catalonian cuisine with a Michelin star.
There is a lot to be said for simplicity in Catalan cuisine and the typical snack of Pa amb tomaquet, or bread with tomato, is nothing other than crusty bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil and seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. However it tastes delicious. For fresh and colourful cuisine, guests should head to some of Barcelona’s many food markets such as the well known 'Mercat de Boqueria' just off La Rambla or the Mercat de Santa Caterina with its colourfully tiled roof. For an authentic afternoon or evening, guests should head to El Xampanyet to sample the local cava. Located on a cobbled street not far from the Picasso museum, El Xampanyet is one of the most atmospheric drinking places in Barcelona for both locals as well as foreigners. Barcelona weatherBarcelona offers a pleasant climate all year round. In the summer months, temperatures average between 21 and 29°C. During spring and autumn also offer an agreeable climate with temperatures often reaching 19 or 20 degrees, which are good for city trips with great temperatures for walking.
During the December, Barcelona’s coldest month, temperatures average between 10 and 13°C, which is still okay. Rainfall averages 1,000 mm a year. When to go to BarcelonaBarcelona is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with an beautiful and convenient seaside location which means it can be enjoyed all year round either as a cultural city break or combined with beach holiday full of sun and with hotels in Barcelona available at any time why not book your break now?
Flights to Barcelona land at Barcelona Airport, Barcelona El Prat, which is located just 14 km outside the city. Train services connect the airport with Sants railway station every thirty minutes. Every fifteen minutes the Aerobús departs from Plaza de Cataluya for the airport. Girona and Reus airports are just over an hour away to the north and home of budget airlines. Taxis are very affordable in Barcelona.
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