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The beautiful town of Barcelona, city of Catalonia (a Spain’s province), is situated on the shore of the Mediterranean sea as well as bordered at either end by 2 canal deltas. Barcelona is located at the second biggest place in Spain after its capital town Madrid. Barcelona has a population of 1.5 million, over 4 million plus suburbs. the varied, eventful history of the town dates back 4,000 years to the initial settlements by early farmers. Later on it grew to become a Roman colony, the Visigoth’s capital town, afterward it came under Moorish rule. It went through sieges, destructions as well as occupations, finally to become an independent democracy 1975. the town has always played an high role in political as well as cultural life of Spain as well as it is located at well reflected in the variety as well as quality of old architecture, museums, a lot of other tourist sights. These days Barcelona is located at one of the most diverse European towns with special way of life as well as rich traditions. You be able to find here a formidable balance of the traditional things as well as the avant-garde. A cosmopolitan metropolis, Barcelona affords visitors a warm as well as sincere welcome, being aknowledged worldwide as one of the best tourist-friendly towns in Europe.Barcelona’s organisation of the 1992 Olympics provided regeneration of this dynamic town, gave a fresh start to its infrastructure development. Come with Oh-Barcelona to Barcelona.

WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE:

POINTS OF INTEREST - La Rambla is located at a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard packed with buskers, living statues, mimes as well as itinerant salespeople selling everything from lottery tickets to jewelry. Pavement restaurants as well as stands selling craftwork, street artists surrounded by curious onlookers, a noisy bird marketplace, Palau de la Virreina, a main eighteenth-century rococo mansion, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the notorious 19th-century opera house- these are all colourful parts of La Rambla’s mosaic. La Rambla ends at the lofty Monument a Colom (Monument to Columbus) as well as the harbour.
Barri Gotic - also known as Gothic Quarter, it is located at the old part of the town. Picasso lived as well as worked in Barri Gotic from 1895 to 1904 as well as Joan Miro was born as well as lived here during his youth. Gothic Quarter is located at situated on the right hand side of the La Rambla, it contains a concentration of medieval tall Gothic architecture (14-15th century) on narrow cobbled streets as well as now is located at home to much of the town’s nightlife.
La Sagrada Familia - La Sagrada Familia is located at one of the most notorious as well as magnificent among Barcelona’s landmarks. the life’s work of Barcelona’s notorious architect, Antoni Gaudi, the magnificent spires of the unfinished church imprint themselves boldly against the sky with swelling outlines inspired by the holy mountain Montserrat. Above each facade there are a few towers, twelve in total, which are keen to the Apostles. the tower in the center, the tallest of all at 170 m., is located at keen to Jesus Christ. Around these there are the towers of the a few Evangelists, as well as the tower over the apse is located at keen to the Virgin. They are encrusted with a tangle of sculptures that seem to breathe life into the stone. Gaudi died in 1926 before his masterwork was completed, as well as since afterward, controversy has continually dogged the building program. Nevertheless, the southwestern (Passion) facade, is located at almost done, as well as the nave, begun in 1978, is located at progressing.
La Pedrera - Casa Mila (Mila House) is located at an apartment building, the last example of Gaudi’s civil architecture.It is located at one of his finest as well as most ambitious creations, extraordinarily innovative in its functional, constructive, as well as ornamental aspects. Visitors be able to tour the building as well as go up to the roof, where they be able to see spectacular views of Barcelona. One floor below the roof is located at a modest museum keen to Gaudi’s work.
Montjuic - the largest open space in the town, its main sights are the Olympic installations, the Spanish Village as well as the hilltop fortress. Montjuic, the hill overlooking the town centre from the southwest, is located at home to some fine art galleries, leisure sights, soothing parks as well as the main group of 1992 Olympic sites. Montjuic is located at covered in ornamental gardens with water features as well as is located at the most popular destination in Barcelona on Sundays.
Tibidabo - is located at the highest hill in the wooded range that forms the backdrop to Barcelona. It has amazing views of the whole of Barcelona, a stunning church, as well as a family fun park Parc d’Atraccions with old-style rides offering breathtaking views. A glass lift at the park goes 115m (383 ft) up to a visitors’ observation area at Torre de Collserola telecommunications tower.
Modernisme - spectacular modernista architectural creations dotted around the town by notorious Antoni Gaudi as well as his contemporaries.
Camp Nou - home of F.C. Barcelona, one of Europe’s leading soccer teams, with capacity of almost 100,000 spectators.
the Seu church - Built in medieval times on the site of a Roman temple, La Seu is located at one of the great Gothic architecture in Spain.
Parc de la Ciutadella - Barcelona’s favourite park as well as a Sunday afternoon rendezvous for families, friends as well as ducks
the Sardana - traditional Catalan dance, performed outside the church as well as at national festivals, with everyone encouraged to join in.

MUSEUMS - the Barbier-Mueller Museum of Pre-Columbian Art -the only museum in Europe devoted exclusively to Pre-Columbian cultures. Housed in a gothic palace, its collection is located at one of the finest of its kind as well as gives visitors an insight into the rich world of the earliest cultures on the American continent. This tiny museum contains one hundred pieces, including wood as well as stone sculptures, ceramics, tapestries, jade, often found in international exhibitions as well as prestige publications. the exhibits represented the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Chavin, Mochica as well as Inca civilisations.
Palau de la Musica Catalana - one of the world’s most extraordinary music halls, it is located at a Barcelona landmark. From its polychrome ceramic ticket windows on the Carrer de Sant Pere Mes Alt side to its overhead busts of Palestrina, Bach, Beethoven, as well as Wagner, the Palau is located at the flagship of Barcelona’s Moderniste architecture.
Museu Picasso - is located at Barcelona’s most visited museum. 3,500 exhibits make up the permanent collection. Picasso spent several years (1901-06) in Barcelona, as well as this collection, is located at particularly strong on his early work. Displays include childhood sketches, pictures from the beautiful Rose as well as Blue periods, as well as the notorious 1950s Cubist variations on Velazquez’s Las Meninas (Ladies-in-Waiting).
Gaudi Casa-Museu - Gaudi lived in this pink, Alice-in-Wonderland house from 1906 to 1926, which now houses a museum of Gaudi-designed furniture, decorations, drawings, as well as portraits as well as busts of the architect.
Fundacio Miro - it was a gift from the notorious artist Joan Miro to his native town. the museum opened in 1975, as well as now it is located at one of Barcelona’s most exciting showcases of contemporary art. There are Oh-Barcelona Apartments in all this nice areas in Barcelona. Check it out!

BEACHES - One of Barcelona’s greatest draws is located at undeniably its beautiful beaches. Beside world-notorious Costa Brava as well as Costa Dorada which are within 1-hr drive time from Barcelona, there are also several nice beaches over 4 km long within the town boundaries, we will list just several of them here: Nova Icaria- Closest to the Olympic marina, always crowded, this wide swathe of rough golden sand is located at great for food goers. There are three perfect beach bars as well as two very popular restaurants on the boulevard (Mango as well as Chiringuito de Moncho) as well as countless bars as well as restaurants are just a short stroll away. Bogatell- This beach is located at twice the length of adjoining Nova Icaria as well as fringed by a stretch of stone walkway perfect for jogging, roller blading as well as cycling. Three large informal restaurants on the boulevard. Mar Bella (Metro Ciutadella Vila Olimpica, plus 20-minute walk)- Barcelona’s only naturist beach close to a peaceful park - good for a picnic or siesta under the trees. Barceloneta- wide as well as long, a traditional as well as popular stretch with locals, crowded, noisy as well as very jolly.

WHEN TO GO, WEATHER: the best times to visit Barcelona are late spring as well as early autumn, when the weather is located at still comfortably warm, around 21-25°C. Summers are usually hot as well as humid, with temperatures averaging +30 (+ 86 Fahrenheit). Especially avoid the “dead” month of August, when a lot of shops, bars as well as restaurants close for the month as a lot of local inhabitants head out of the town. Winters are cool with average daytime temperatures around +twelve C (+59 Fahrenheit), occasionally rainy.

GETTING THERE AND AROUND: By a direct flight to Barcelona, or through Madrid or via another large European town from almost any major airports in the world. the highest fares are from May to September, the lowest in March-April, October-November as well as December to February (excluding Christmas as well as New Year when prices are hiked up). Note also that flying on weekends may increase your ticket cost. If traveling to Barcelona from within Europe you be able to also chose train, bus or car, though these take much longer than a plane as well as often work out no cheaper. a lot of Mediterranean cruises include Barcelona as a port of call.

ACCOMODATIONS: We be able to offer you a range of choices. You be able to choose vacation rentals in Barcelona starting from $ 125
USD for a double room in a 4-star apartment hotel. Or you be able to opt for hotels from $ 65 USD for a double room in a 3-star hotel. Accomodation prices do not change much throughout the year due to the steady all-season flow of visitors to this extremely popular tourist town as well as surrounding resorts.

DINING: Besides restaurants you be able to eat at bars where you would have a succession of tapas (small snacks- three or a few chunks of fish, meat or vegetables, or salad, which traditionally used to be served up free with a drink) or raciones (larger ones). the bar option be able to be a lot more exciting, allowing you to do the rounds as well as sample local specialities. Generally, the average cost for a meal consisting of two dishes as well as dessert would come to about 25 Euros. Travellers on an extremely limited budget be able to do well for themselves by using the excellent markets, bakeries as well as delis as well as filling up on sandwiches as well as snacks. Decent restaurants as well as restaurants are easily found all over the town, though you’ll probably do most of your eating where you do most of your sightseeing, in the old town, particularly around La Rambla as well as in the Barri Gotic. Look for the best as well as most authentic seafood restaurants in Barceloneta, a seaside neighbourhood. Gothic Quarter neighbourhood is located at home to some of the oldest as well as most traditional restaurants in the town. Gracia is located at a very popular area among young people during the weekend, it leads the way in terms of exotic restaurants (Lebanese, Egyptian, Thai etc.). Oh-Barcelona.com always has the best accomodations in Barcelona.

TRANSPORT: Barcelona has excellent transport system comprising the metro (subway), buses, trains as well as a network of funiculars as well as cable cars. You be able to find a link to transport maps at the end of our guide. On all the town’s public transport you be able to buy a single ticket every time you ride, but even over only a couple of days it’s cheaper to buy a targeta - a discount ticket strip. the T-10 targeta is located at valid for ten separate journeys on the metro, buses as well as trains. These tickets be able to be used by more than one person at a time. the metro is located at the quickest way of getting around Barcelona. For black-as well as-yellow taxis there is located at a minimum charge of $ 2 euro. You’ll obviously have a great deal more freedom if you rent a car . Major roads throughout the town are generally good, as well as traffic is located at generally well behaved, though Spain does have one of the highest incidences of traffic accidents in Europe. It also has some of the lowest fuel prices on the continent.

SHOPPING: Barcelona, one of the most stylish towns in Europe offers great shopping, from designer clothes as well as accessories to household items. You will find the town to be quite cheap for a lot of items, especially if you coincide with the annual sales ( rebaixes in Spanish) lasting from mid-January until the end of February, as well as throughout July as well as August. the best shopping areas in Barcelona are the old streets off the upper part of the Ramblas. Souvenirs include ceramics, which are widely sold in the streets around the church; leather goods; town’s delicatessens, particularly cooked Catalan meats as well as sausages; a porron (the long-spouted glass drinking jar); CDs as well as tapes of Catalan rock as well as pop, sardana music, Spanish rock or flamenco. If you’re looking for original gift ideas, some of the best hunting be able to be found in the shops of any of the town’s museums, where you’ll find reasonably priced as well as special examples of Catalan disseny (graphic), as well as other original items ranging from postcards to replica works of art.
We wish you a nice as well as safe trip!

Since 1993 the Sonar Festival has been budding year by year and has become an international recognized meeting event for music lovers of all Europe. In fact it attracts renown global performers, music industry gurus, publishing distributions and Electronic Music supporters. Barcelona can’t be any better in order to guest such a great event! Every night there are parties flooding the streets, pubs also busy parks of the Catalan capital!

As a multifaceted and international event, Sonar brings together Contemporary Art technology, Music live performances and top Dj set. The event stages all kinds of electronic music , from Post Rock to Experimental Jazz, to Hip Hop, Electronic Pop, and much more. As a result forth, expect to find yourself in busy shows, audio screenings, exhibitions with conferences in central Barcelonas venues as the CCCB (Centre of Contemporary Culture) and the MACBA (Museu Dart Contemporani Contemporary Art Museum). Opening 19 June, theeventruns for three days until 21 June. This years Sonar 2010 Festival is set to boast one of the finest line-ups.

As Sonar is a city festival, there are plently of Barcelona apartments available around the time, while there in Barcelona, if Sonar is still not sufficient to cover your night time, these are a couple of recommendations where to find some drinks and wait for the sunrise. The Bikini club, for example, separated into three rooms one for salsa and latin, another for disco classics, funk and rock, and the third for chill out music.

One more extremely-popular club is the Razzmatazz. First concert venue and mega-club with five focal rooms, the Razzmatazz will offer you Indie music and break beats in its main dance floors, techno and pop on the first floor, and gothic music on the top floor. So enjoy your night in Barcelona for the Sonar Festival and get home full of music!

“La Barca”. Now let me tell you one thing about Barcelona. It’s not only the address of what many supporters believe to be the best soccer teams of Spanish League. And I learned this just after my trip there this summer. This picturesque city is probably very under-rated as a hot tourist location. This has probably worked out for the best because unlike other “well known” tourist hot spots, this place is totally untouched by the horde of holiday-makers which, though good for the economy of the district, ruin the major reason of a vacation - “Getting away from the city for a quiet time.” You can easily get to Barcelona Via Girona airpor,t inexpensively.

The first item I observed about the city was its very distinct design. You surely have to give recognition to Antonio Gaudi for his distinctive fashion and extremely original designs. Gaudi was the Catalan Architect who almost single handedly gave the city its distinct architecture. One thing that most impressed me about Barcelona is sheer amount of good Barcelona tourism and Barcelona Hotels.. And not just those cheesy cramped ones, but also the large comfortable historical hotels which can really accolade your stay. Your trip of Barcelona does not have to end at the steps of your hotel. Barcelona isn’t called “La Gran Encisera” - the Great Enchantress for nothing. With its medieval styled history and art, it’s a great destination spot for travelers, especially the history freaks. Several of the historical hotels are stationed in what is in the area known as the Gothic Quarter. The picturesque streets are designed in a beautiful gothic style and are lighted with street lamps designed in the same fashion. This makes the hotels’ locations very well-located for sight-seeing areas. Although a little heads up, if you plan your trip to Barcelona the off seasons, you can typically bargain for a much better charge. I’ve known frequent tourists to get up to 40% off the suggested price. Do not be afraid to ask for a discount, talk to you receptionist.

Though this is all fine for living in hotels, there’s also another aspect of living in the Barca- the Apartments. A traditional apartment has all that you would dream for a comfy stay. After spending some time in Spain, you would always intend to go back. But an apartment in Barcelona, either for selling or rent, can become your second home. Your accommodation in Barcelona also comprise of countless additional benefits of vacations in Eastern Spain. Bags of good beaches in the vicinity, as well as facilities complete the so-called “Spanish Mediterranean experience”. In fact, there are many Barcelona apartments close to both the seashore and the famous Las Ramblas, combining the attraction of the sea with the regal historic cente of the city. And of course there are all the somewhat fairly charged bars and restaurants that you may find all over the city. But then again we wouldn’t look forward to any less of what is broadly claimed to be the funky town of Spain.The route via Girona Airport is cheaper than the Barcelona airport. The girona Airport car hire and Girona Airport Transfers are relatively more affordable and comfortable.

The catalonian capital is the capital of Catalonia in addition to the second largest place in Spain. In fact the city is a enormous open-air museum. The best way to see Barcelona is with a service called The Bus Turistic, you are guaranteed not to miss any of the chief sights and like its busy streets.

There are many habits to enjoy the city and a whole host of things to do, for those paying attention in culture, amusement, art etc.

Whatever your interests, be sure not to fail to notice a march all along famous La Rambla. This centric venue is one of the city’s historical monuments, a bustling street full of flowers and urban artists, as Poble Espanyol Barcelona.

If The catalonian capital is famous for anything, it must be the pieces in the Eixample. By a amble around this neighbourhood the traveller will realize abundant architectural masterpieces such as La Pedrera in addition to the spectacular Sagrada Familia, among other wonders from Gaudi.

The districts of the Gothic Quarter, the Ribera and the Raval, single of the world’s best-preserved medieval, are imbued with appeal and bohemian atmosphere.

You will always find incredible to complete in The catalonian capital. The city features over 50 museums, showcasing for the top of the country’s dramatic talent and permanent art collections around Picasso and Joan Miro. On the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya you may see one of the world’s most important collections of Romanesque art.

If you are thinking about where to do some shopping and know something longer about the tourists of this municipality, the street stands are dynamic spots, which are a focus of community and marketable motion. Walking around them, purchasing some products, or chat to the lively local people will be an cherished experience.

The character of its inhabitants in addition to the geographic location of these attraction of Barcelona are the reasons why the city is being culturally enriched all the time. Barcelona is too renowned for its extensive selection of musical actions, which includes all genres, and has three chief venues: the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Palau de la Musica and L’Auditori, with Barcelona Tourist Bus.

The visitor will enjoy a entire host of public spaces such as beaches, the Tibidabo or Montjuic and its surroundings. Barcelona gives exceptional surprising sports districts and leisure monuments, which will stay you entertained by recreational activities.

The variety of the Catalonian cookery has served make the attraction of The catalonian capital a attraction with an extraordinary wealth of gastronomic specialities, which offers variety and excellence and example matchless cuisine. Food is, with no doubt a key facet of Catalan culture.

Girona Airport, officially Girona Costa-Brava airport, is also known as Barcelona Girona Airport (GRO) and Gerona Airport depending on whether you choose to spell it in Spanish or Catalan. Girona airport is located twelve kilometres from the center of Girona and approximately 100km from Barcelona. With the growing quantity of cheap flights that come into and out of this airport, it is becoming an increasing popular destination for people taking their vacations in the Catalonian capital as well as all along the Costa Brava. In the last few years the Airport has added lots more flights and now flies to areas all across Europe. There is a total of eleven airlines that are currently based at Girona Airport although the most important airline is Ryanair.

There are other air companies working in this airport. Air Italy Polska, Air Malta, Blue Air, BMI British Midland Airways, Braathens Malmo Aviation, Iberia and others. If you arrive to El Prat Airport, you can check the following article about Aeroport Barcelone
If you are flying to Girona Airport but holidaying in Barcelona then the best method to travel between the 2 is by bus. There is a nonstop bus connecting Girona airport and Barcelona Estacio del Nord that leaves from outside the arrivals hall at airport. This is the cheapest system to go to Barcelona, and normally there are no problems with queues and delays. The travel time takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and very conveniently the time table is adjusted to coincide with plane arrivals. There is also a standard bus that runs between Girona Airport and Girona city center that at the time of writing costs 2.05 € for a single and 3.90 € for a return ticket.

In regards what to do there whilst waiting for your plane, there are a number bars and shops although admittedly the services are somewhat limited. Girona airport has three shops located in the terminal building, counting a multi shop and 2 snack bars. If you plans to stay in Barcelona, you can go on Voyage Barcelone for a lot of useful tips.
Girona airport has services to assist disabled tourists, including ramps; adapted toilets; and adapted telephones. There are also reserved parking areas in the car park. You can find ever facility which can be extended to special people.This airport is not only used by the people traveling to Girona but it is the main route to Barcelona as well. The main reasons are itst position ( 1 hour drive from Barcelona),cheap prices, availability of tickets(Ryanair has mad it a hub for Europe) and efficient transport from Girona airport to the Catalonian capital.