Barcelona : Las Ramblas

Probably the most famous spot of Barcelona, Las Ramblas is one of the most walked on pedestrian streets.

Starting from plaza Catalunya it stretches down towards the sea and the statue of Colombus, just a little bit more than a kilometer in distance, making it a very popular destination for your walks.

You will pass by the "Canaletes" on the beginning of Rambla , several kiosks, small shops selling ice creams, wafles and tradicional catalan sweets , flower shops , street artists the famous Boqueria, Liceu, placa Reial... the list is just endless! Every corner is a new discovery either for your eyes or your tongue !

Enjoy your walk on the Rambla!

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Here its a song from Manu Chao that really brings me in my mind the Ramblas when I hear it..Enjoy!

Montjuic : Olympic stadium

Montjuic is a hill at the start of the city of Barcelona, when you enter the city from the airport. Its a very nice place with idylic parcs , magnificent view of the city of Barcelona , variaty of museums and of course it was also the place where the 1992 Summer olympic games

The Olympic stadium was extensively refurbished and renamed the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the 65,000-seat stadium saw the opening and closing ceremonies and hosted the athletic events. Around it the Anella Olímpica (the "Olympic Ring") of sporting venues was built, including the Palau Sant Jordi

The olympic anthem was a song by catalan singer Montserrat Caballe and Rock star Freddy Mercury . Enjoy it!

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Carnival in Barcelona and Sitges!

What does Carnival bring to your mind? Brazil?
Nooooooooo! BARCELONA and SITGES is the right answer!!

Carnival in Barcelona is a nice oportunity to have fun and whole night parties.
There are also too many other activities like the arrival of the Carnival King on Jueves Ladero (Dirty Thursday) following by small parades along the city. Main Events and parties are around Born area, Gracia and Sants.
Its a nice time wether you are single, couple or family.

For even bigger parties we suggest you to follow the big Carnival feast on Sitges!
 A city about 15Klm away from Barcelona with more than 100 years of tradition of Carnival celebrations and more than 4000 people parading ! ! ! In Sitges all the city is on party mood several days before the actual start of the carnival and they just seem to never stop celebrating!

will you miss all this fun?

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Gothic Barcelona

The Gothic Quarter , or Barri Gòtic in Catalan is the “Heart” of the city of Barcelona . Many of the buildings in this area date back to medieval era giving you a feeling that the time stands still in this area. 


Take your time to explore the narrow streets of Gothic Quarter. Most of them will end up to nice big squares with so beautiful buildings arround you that every step into them will take your breath away! 

                                   

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Romantic Barcelona

If Romance is what you are looking for then, you don't have to wait until next year's Valentine's Day.
Barcelona is one of the most Romantic Cities in the whole world.
Weather you are planning your honeymoon, a romantic gataway or just a romantic mini break, Barcelona is definately the place to visit!

Enjoy your romantic strolls in the Beach, in Gothic square, in the parks...Everywhere!


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Park Güell

Amazing Landscaping , buildings that just popped out from some fairytale , the most famous lizzard of Barcelona together with one of the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Barcelona, compose the famous Park Güell. 
Another Wonder designed by Antonio Gaudi! A place noone should miss !

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Calçotada

There are many wonderful traditions existing in Barcelona and across Catalonia today but Calçotada is definitely one of the most delicious ones !
Lasting from November to March  its a culinary feast of the catalan cuisine that you must not miss ! !

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SAGRADA FAMILIA

Everybody visiting Barcelona should pay a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece :

           SAGRADA FAMILIA

The work started on 1882 and up to this day its not finished yet. Three different facades/entances , all statues are stories inspired from the bible, makes this church very special... a true gem to the city of Barcelona!

 Do NOT miss it! 

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