BARCELONA
Barcelona is the fourth most visited city in Europe – a good benchmark of its popularity as a tourist destination. Quirky buildings, centuries old churches and cathedrals and seven beautiful beaches are all the trademarks of this very vibrant city. It has something for everyone and it captivates and charms all those who spend some time here.
Barcelona is renowned for the quaint Gaudi buildings – a manifestation of the genius of its most famous architect. They overturn your notion of what a conventional building should look like – and you are fascinated with the colour combinations and the unusual superstructures.
The avenues of central Barcelona never seem to go to sleep. They are throbbing with small and large shops, with eating places and with tourists and residents. Las Rambles is a haven of activity all through the day and through most of the night, and there are performers at every corner.
Visitor Suggestions:
Must visit: Musical fountain at Placa d’Éspanya - every session lasts for 30 minutes. and they play a different one every hour. Just sit around and relax and watch beautiful fountain make music
Must watch: Flamenco dancers at a tablao. They are graceful and beautiful and they give you a glimpse into a centuries old tradition of Spain
Must take a tour: The hop-on – hop-off buses offer you excellent tours revealing Barcelona’s varied architecture. You can choose a tour which focuses on the Gaudi buildings – or you can choose one about the architecture of Barcelona in general. The best way to see Barcelona.
When to go:
Barcelona is beautiful at all times of the year – but the best months are always May and June. The winters can be slightly chilly and not very conducive to using the beach, and the summers can be quite hot. But, on the whole the weather is fairly mild and enjoyable.
During winter and autumn the rainfall can be quite high and there are occasional thunderstorms
How to get there:
Barcelona airport is a major transport hub and is connected with international airports through most of Europe. All international airlines come to this lovely city and it is easy to find flights to suit your budget and schedules.
You can also enter Barcelona by road or by rail, as there are good connecting trains with many stations in Europe, and the inter-nation roads are also good. Many ships also use the Barcelona port, and it is a major cruise ship destination.