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click on this thumbnail to see photos from BarcelonaFast Facts

  • Area 487 sq km / 188 sq miles
  • Population 1,600,000
  • Time Zone GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
  • Languages Spanish (official) - Catalan - Basque
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Electricity 220V 50 Hz
  • Electric Plug Details European plug with two circular metal pins

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Bus Turistic
Utilize the Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Bus Turistic which has three different tour routes to explore the city! See the major sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus, and with over 42 stops to choose from you can hop on and hop off all around the city. Spend as much or as little time at places of interest before jumping aboard for the next stop - the choice is yours!

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Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfer

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Barcelona has become Europe's most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant street life, fascinating Gaudi architecture, superb cuisine and its world famous football team.

In a weekend you'll get a taste for the magnificent Catalan capital which will have you wanting to return over and over again. And why not with budget airlines offering great deals into Barcelona airport all year round and the easy accessibility of Girona airport to the north.

Barcelona Princess HotelBarcelona Princess Hotel  
Centrally located, the Barcelona Princess Hotel is situated near the beach and next to the new International Centre of Conventions. The hotel boasts 364 guest rooms with an ultra-modern design and warm colour that provide the sensation of silence and internal peace. You can enjoy the panoramic view from the large window in your bedroom. Click here for more recommended hotels, apartments & last minute accommodation in Barcelona

Most visitors stay in accommodation near the Ramblas and in the Gothic Quarter just to the east. This is a fine base from where you can explore the city's sights by day including Gaudi's masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada Família Cathedral, and Parc Güell in the north. If you're lucky FC Barcelona might be playing at home and you can watch a match at the 98,000 seater Nou Camp stadium. (click here for hotels near the Nou Camp Stadium )

In the evening there are plenty cafés and restaurants around the Ramblas but you might like to head down to the harbor to dine at Port Olímpic or in a traditional paella restaurant in the Barceloneta area.

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Gourmet Tapas Evening Walking Tour
Spend an evening with a small group strolling along the historic streets of Barcelona with a knowledgeable guide, while tasting Spanish wines and Spain's culinary treasures. This is your opportunity to go where the locals go, eat what they eat and to have fun while learning about Spanish gastronomy.

More Sightseeing Tours Barcelona

As the capital of Catalonia and Spain’s gateway to the Mediterranean, cosmopolitan Barcelona is also among focal points of European tourism, galvanized by the 1992 Olympic Games. Landmark buildings and world-class museums include architect Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família, the Picasso Museum, the Gothic Cathedral and Les Rambles, the tree-lined promenade running through the heart of the old Gothic Quarter. Barcelona also serves as a springboard to the Balearic Islands -- Mallorca, Ibiza and Minorca, an overnight ferry ride, or a shorter flight away. Gaudi’s buildings make bold, modern statements as a Spanish and mainly Catalan offshoot of Art Nouveau. Pablo Picasso spent his formative years within the city where other painters like Joan Miro launched careers. Barcelona divides into a distinct, contrasting old city and a newer add-on portion, providing an abundance of intriguing attractions. The old city is between Placa de Catalunya and the port. Above lies a grid-patterned extension (built after the city’s third set of walls were demolished in 1860) boasting most of the modern architecture. Barcelona summers tend toward the sweltering, whereas winters are comparatively mild. Changing seasons (late February and early November) bring on the rains. Much if not most sightseeing in Barcelona can be done on foot -- there’s no choice in the narrow labyrinth of the Gothic Quarter -- although vehicles are needed to get from one sightseeing area to another.

Below is a list of some suggested things to do in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area.

Catalonian National Museum of Art

The National Palace, built in 1929 for the world’s fair, houses the Catalonian National Museum of Art, where three main collections center on Romanesque and Gothic works, and the Cambo Collection that includes a Goya.

Mirador del Palau 6. Call (93) 622-0360

Gaudi Museum

  • Address: C. Olot, Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain
  • Opening hours: daily 10:00 - 19:00
  • Call (93) 219-3811

One of the most popular attractions of Barcelona, Parc Guell is filled with marvelous architectural treasures designed by the city's greatest architect ever, a master of modernist architecture in Spain, Antonio Gaudi. These gems of architecture include a stairway adorned with dragon ornaments, a huge spiral tower decorated in vividly colored tiles and several astonishing stone structures. However, the central attraction of the park is the engrossing Gaudi Museum (Gaudi Casa-Museu), located in a bizarre pink house, right around the unusual big benches made of rock. Admittedly, this most organic house was not designed by Gaudi, but it was here that the master lived together with his niece in the years 1906 to 1926 prior to moving to the Sagrada Familia. A visit to the Gaudi Museum is a must if you are interested in the man's architecture. The museum is presented in a tasteful way and is well laid-out, and exhibits include an extensive collection of the genius architect's portraiture, drawings and busts as well as furniture works, some of which seem more functional than the others. Sadly, visitors are informed that chairs are not to be sat on. A number of Antonio Gaudi's personal items is also held by the museum. Your visit wouldn't be complete without a stroll on the museum's rooftop from which you can contemplate a breathtaking panorama of the city.

Gaudi and Picasso, two of the greatest innovators of their time, have left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. Artistic Barcelona Afternoon Sightseeing Tour
Visit Gaudi's fantastic Guell Park which has been declared an artistic monument and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Picasso Museum, which exhibits works from the "blue" and "pink" periods of this world famous painter, will finish off an enthralling tour. Click here for more information and Booking Details »
Catalonia Hotel Park Putxet BarcelonaCatalonia Hotel Park Putxet Barcelona  
Located in the quiet residential area of Putxet, Catalonia Hotel is very close to Balmes Street and Ronda General Mitre, a very convenient access road to any part of Barcelona. Catalonia Hotel Park Putxet Barcelona is placed in a peaceful setting with lovely views over the city and attractive, modern surroundings. In addition, the hotel is located near Guell Park, an emblem of the city and a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi. This property offers 141 guestrooms including a suite that are well furnished and equipped with all modern amenities. You can dine at the on-site restaurants that serve excellent cuisine de marche while enjoying the fantastic view of the city from the panoramic restaurant. After a long tiring day guests can relax at the cocktail bar, which is an ideal place to meet friends or business delegates. Guests can also avail the meeting room to conduct your seminars and presentations, which can accommodate up to 70 delegates. Favourable parking facilities are also available on the hotel's premises. >> click here for last minute offers
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Gothic Quarter & Placa Del Rei

With portions surviving from the Middle Ages, the Gothic Quarter remains a vibrant neighborhood that invites exploration, especially for walking up the Carrer del Carme, east of Les Rambles. The Placa Del Rei, within Gothic Square, is the Quarter’s oldest, loveliest part. Even though evidence indicates otherwise (with the royal couple summering elsewhere), stair steps within the corner of the square are widely believed to be where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella received Christopher Columbus on his triumphant return from the New World. The banquet hall Salo del Tinell was built in 1362. Other nearby points of interest are King Martin’s Watchtower and the Royal Chapel of St. Agatha.

Les Rambles

Barcelona’s most famous street winds past kiosks and stalls where vendors interact with locals and visitors happily strolling along. Heading south toward the sea is Chinatown, with the red-light district on the right. At the foot of the Rambla is the Columbus monument. Nearby is the Maritime Museum, housed in the 13th century Royal Dockyards, showcasing all things nautical.

You can find people strolling down Les Rambles at any hour of the day or night. It's actually several streets strung together, the Rambla Catalunya, Rambla Canaletes, Rambla de les Flors, etc.--which, of course, is how it gets its name: Les Rambles. The word Rambla means an intermittent watercourse, that is, in the old days, when it rained a whole bunch, the water rushed down the future boulevard, carving it out sort of like a Catalan Colorado River...

One of the wonderful things about the Rambles is that it is filled with all different kinds of people. On a Saturday afternoon, at its most crowded, you'll see older couples checking out the bird and flower stalls, younger people arguing at the political booths, mimes and bands, beggars and pickpockets (well, maybe you won't see them). If I were there, I'd be drinking an orxata at the Café de l'Ópera watching all the people go by.
The flower stalls that line the upper-middle section of the Rambles, side by side with bird and animal sellers, give the fabled boulevard extra color and an incredible smell. From roses to vegetable seeds, these florists offer every kind of horticultural treat.

BCN Houses Daily Apartments BarcelonaBCN Houses Daily Apartments Barcelona  
Excellent location, well-equipped apartments and customised services make this hotel an ideal place for you to reside in Barcelona. Situated in the Barrio Gotic, the famous historical and tourist area of Barcelona, BCN Houses Daily Apartments is within a few metres from Las Rambles and La Placa Reial. BCN Houses is conveniently located near commercial areas, bars, restaurants, museums, theatres and public transport facilities. All the apartments are well furnished and equipped with kitchen, microwave and refrigerator. BCN Houses also provides other facilities such as faxing and Internet access for your conveniences. >> click here for last minute offers
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Miro Foundation

As a present from the artist Joan Miro to his hometown, the Miro Foundation showcases contemporary art within a building providing panoramic views to the north. Exhibits are hailed as progressive and provocative. Miro, who died in 1983 after spending much time living in Mallorca, rests in the cemetery on Montjuic’s southern slopes.

Avenue Miramar 71. Call (93) 443-9470

The Olympic Port And The Beaches

One of the areas recently rediscovered by the people of Barcelona is the Olympic village, Diagonal Mar, the Forum area and the four kilometers of beaches totally conditioned and with complete services.

One of the most important changes of the 92 Olympics was the reorganization plan undertaken in the neighborhood of Poble Nou, eliminating small industries, garages and industrial warehouses to create the current Olympic Village, where the athletes stayed during the Olympic Games and is now transformed into residential district. The beaches are perfectly conditioned with excellent services which invite us to walk and enjoy ourselves, are very fashionable during weekends.

The Port Olímpic combines a sports marina with an outdoor area of restaurants and night leisure facilities, becoming very popular during summer nights.

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Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum, occupying a trio of the city’s most elegant medieval palaces, is known for its collection of the artist’s early work. Childhood sketches, works from the Rose and Blue periods and Cubist variations on Velazquez’s Las Meninas are on exhibit.

Carrer Montcada 15-19. Call (93) 319-6310

La Sagrada Familia

Just as Paris has the Eiffel Tower and London has Big Ben, so Barcelona luxuriates in the presence of the Sagrada Familia, the defining masterpiece and life-long project of the world-famous architect Antonio Gaudi. Yet the sheer fascination of the temple resides in the fact that is an ongoing work, a constantly evolving celebration of the genius of Gaudi, who died in 1926 at the age of 74 after being hit by a car. Successive generations of architects have tried to turn his vision of an all-encompassing “20th-century cathedral” into reality, and work is expected to go on until 2041. But for the moment there is plenty to marvel at.

The neo-gothic apse, visible from the street, bears witness to Gaudi’s astonishing imagination, while the four bell towers, which provide stunning views over this bustling Mediterranean port city, are overwhelming in their majesty and detail. Gaudi’s intention was to blur the distinction between structure and decoration, and this makes Sagrada Familia as much a feast for the eye as an imposing edifice. Come and visit it. Then come again in a few years’ time. You will see history quite literally in the making.

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Science Museum

Among the city’s most popular museums, the Science Museum is a bastion of hands-on activity allowing visitors to feel an earthquake, hear whispers from a great distance and more. In the Mechanics Exhibit, visitors can lift an 88-lb. weight with little effort. More than 300 exhibits range from optics to space travel to life sciences. The museum is at the southern foothills of Tibidabo.

Teodor Roviralta 55. Call (93) 212-6050

Tibidabo Mountain

Offering the finest view of Barcelona, a funicular running from early morning until mid-evening takes visitors to the top of Tibadabo Mountain, with sunset being the ideal time to visit. Also here are an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a church called Temple del Sagrat Cor (Sacred Heart), restaurants and mountaintop hotels.

Plaza de España

The Plaza de España is one of Madrid's largest and most popular squares. On a sunny day it is filled with street vendors, tourists and sunbathing locals.

The square is located at the end of the beautiful Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest streets. The green square is surrounded by streets, but it is still a very relaxing place during daytime. It features a large fountain and famous statue honoring the Spanish writer Cervantes.

The most popular sight at the Plaza de España is the monument to Miguel de Cervantes, writer of the world famous story of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his trusty squire, Sancho Panza. Visitors flock to the monument to get their picture taken in front of the bronze statues of Don Quixote on his horse and Sancho Panza on his mule. Behind them is a statue of Cervantes himself, looking over his creations.

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