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Some of the things you can do while in Barcelona

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:18:59 +0000

The city of Barcelona is designated as the second largest city of Spain. There are about 1.5 million people living in this huge city, Barcelona is also the capital of Catalonia. Every year Barcelona has been visited with different races of tourists because of its being rich on its unique architectural structure. During the 1990’s Barcelona was known in Europe as the most famous tourist destinations. What to expect in Barcelona? Here are some of the most interesting things you can do in Barcelona.

Shopping in El Portal de l’Angel—this part of Barcelona is a huge pedestrian walkway where you can see various shopping center to shop with. This is one of the best places in Barcelona that you should not miss to visit especially when you love shopping.
Exploring the Las Ramblas—this is an incredible tree-lined pedestrian pathway. Las Ramblas is also the busiest and most vibrant street of Barcelona. Most of the people that can be found here are tourists. Though the foods and restaurants here are more expensive compared to the other restaurants, yet it is all worthy.
Explore in Born—a very famous area in Barcelona that offer great places to view and restaurants to dine in. If you were staying in Rambla this is the best place to head when you wanted to escape the crowd.
Try visiting Gracia—located off at the Park Guell, this is the best place to go if you want to immerse with people having local culture. Though there are only a few numbers of tourists that can be seen here Gracia is a perfect location to view interesting places, as well as for eating and relaxing.
Relax and sip some coffee in the Placa dels Angels—this is the best place to relax or unwind while watching the impressive skate actions in town.

These are just some of the many things you can do and see in your Barcelona travel.

A Valentines Break in Barcelona

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:01:48 +0000

This Valentines Day is an opportunity for every lover in the world to spend time together and express the sweet nothings. Travel to Barcelona is a best way for a romantic getaway for it offers great places and sights where you can both relax and reminisce. The place in Barcelona is wealthy, rich and people are prominent that keeps you come back again to celebrate for another Valentines Day. Barcelona City has much to discover and spending time here with your beloved is a memories that you both could never forget. It is very famous for tourist visits that are coming from other countries that are coming every holiday season.

Having a city break this Valentines Day at Barcelona is a best idea to deal with your loved ones by exploring the Barcelona romantic side. There such many of not known but very romantic places that you can explore both of your partner by just go beyond on the areas of normal tourist, try to discover something unique and unforgettable. The Barcelona port offers a number of romantic restaurants and offers a romantic ride through the Born Districts. You have lots to choose in the tiny street and squares within the heart of the city with some restaurants and bars, small cafes that is still great and waiting for someone to discovered. After spending a romantic night with your beloved, you may want to start back on the tour and trail of more famous site in Barcelona. A great way to do is to ride on the tourist buses which Hop on Hop off Bus Tour offers a comfortable way to tour Barcelona City in exploring the main sights. The bus tour allows and offers you to view the Barcelona main attractions where you can take pictures to your beloved as a great remembrance in spending time of each other. The Barcelona’s main attractions are Gothic Quarter and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Poble Espanyol and Olympic Village.

Let your Valentines season break a unique one by a surprise travel to Barcelona to your loved one. Keeping relationship affections still needs more effort and more surprises for you can see glitters in the eyes of your beloved.

The Barcelona’s Best Attractions

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:08:49 +0000

The great time to visit Barcelona is every April to June or it can be in mid September or December for its finest and pleasurable weather. During winter in Barcelona is very cold enough for overcoats, but never too chilly for some tourist for perfect walking and fireside dining and welcoming winter cuisine.

Best Attractions

Barri Gothic – an area located at the old town of Barcelona and situated at the side of Las Ramblas. Wide streets that create wholly a labyrinth and it take you a while to get you there.
La Sagrada Familia – it is located at the Calle Mallorca, Barcelona. The temple is known as a Giant Temple designed by Anthony Gaudi.

L Aquarium Barcelona – it is situated at the Moll d’ Espanya, Port Bell, Barcelona Port Area. A place in Barcelona that many kids love to visit.

Poble Espanyol de Montjuic – it is a Spanish Village wherein about 15 minutes walk from the metro stop. Here you saw some of the different workshops of the Spanish goods traditon and specialist craft shops. It is also scene for the Famous Flamenco show at Tablaode Carmen that makes it no.3 known attractions.

La Pedrera- Casa Mila – another creations and designed by Antony Gaudi. It is situated at La Pedrera, Provenca, Barcelona. It is considered as top 10 most visited spots in Barcelona.

Barcelona FC Museum – Located at Aristides Maillol, Barcelona. The museum is a must to visit through to its statues and picture to their ancient greats and wall trophies.

Barcelona Zoo – located at the Parc de Ciutadella, Barcelona, it’s about 10 minutes walk the metro stop. It has an ample variety of animals to show and the area also has its own shop, restaurant and picnic area.

Picasso Museum – situated at the Montcada, Barcelona. It is known for its variety of paintings arranged from the early days and to the final works. The paintings arrangement gives a catching attention to tourist with its distinctive designs.