Sight Seeing in Barcelona
Barcelona offers many amazing sights that are not to be missed during a trip to the city.
Park Güell is a stunning city garden. Created by Gaudi, it epitomises the architect’s radical and fluid style, with amazing mosaic structures complimenting the surrounding woodland. The park has a magical feel, created by its intertwining columns and colourful patterns. Key features are the famous dragon fountain and Gaudi museum.
The Sagrada Familia is Gaudi's great unfinished temple which is a truly breathtaking site. This monument to the visionary architect soars above the streets of Barcelona and is the most unique and unforgettable structure you are likely to see during your Barcelona city break.
The Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) is a maze of narrow streets, grand churches and ancient ruins. Among which you can find local markets, funky shops, cool bars and restaurants. From the Barri Gòtic you can easily walk to the famous Las Ramblas, a street which is home to many street performers & artists (check out the naked caricaturist!), outside cafes & bars and the Gaudi-esque food market.
The beach at Barceloneta is easily accessible from Barceloneta Metro station. There are also other nearby beaches at Nova Icària, Mar Bella and Bogatell easily accessible from Barcelona.
For fans of artist Salavdor Dali it's worth venturing further North to his former home in Port Lligat and also to visit Figueras, with surreal Museu Dali adorned by gigantic eggs on the roof.
Romantic Breaks in Barcelona
A romantic visit to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without a spot of Flamenco dancing in the Spanish village of Poble Espanyol. There's no better way to relax afterwards by taking in the beautiful scenery and famous sights of Barcelona on board a horse and carriage ride starting in Las Ramblas.
A perfect end to a romantic break in Barcelona can be found at the Mirablau Bar in Tibidabo which gives you stunning views of the whole city. Here you can enjoy the sangria and watch the fabulous Spanish sunset.
Fun Seekers in Barcelona
If you fancy a ski break for a change, or are keen to show off your snowboarding skills, you can also take a cheap flight to Barcelona for some winter sun and the ideal base from which to visit the beautiful slopes of Andorra.
Barcelona is a buzzing city that never really sleeps, If you want to dance the night away, there is an array of lively bars and nightclubs to visit. Low cost flights with Jet2.com = Great Fun!!
For great nightlife check out the streets of the Barri Gòthic/Las Ramblas, Port Vell & Port Olímpic and Eixample though you can find fantastic bars and clubs pretty much anywhere in Barcelona! Placa Reial (just off Las Ramblas) is full of outside bars throughout of year, perfect for chilling out in the warm evenings. If it’s clubbing till the small hours when the rest of the bars shut at 2am, then visit Jamboree (R&B/Hip Hop) or Sidecar (Indie/Rock) both located inside Placa Reial.
For something a little bit different, if you fancy a more sedate night out, hunt out a large brown door and ring the buzzer next to the sign of the pipe - this is the Pipa Club which is a favourite for late night drinking. Try heading further afield to Costa Brava’s best resorts for young people - Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar, with great beaches and fantastic nightlife. A chic spot to visit is Sitges, south of Barcelona, once a former fishing village, it’s now a weekend escape for young Barcelonans.
The MACBA contemporary arts museum in Raval, an up-and-coming district with younger people too, due to the area’s annual hosting of the trendy SÓNAR, the International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Sonar Music Festival, is popular with tourists. SÓNAR itself has made its name amongst clubbers as a music event with some of the best live acts and top DJs The fashionable crowd congregate on Nova Mar Bella beach so head down there for fabulous beach parties or just for a spot of people watching.
To get a real feel for Spanish culture join in with a bit of live Latin dancing at La Paloma dance hall or if you are more of a wallflower, grab a seat and a drink at the Harlem Jazz Club to hear some of the city’s best live jazz.
Family Fun in Barcelona
If your children are itching to head for the beach and make a splash in the sea, while you are looking for a bit of culture and sight seeing, then look no further than a low cost flight to Barcelona with Jet2.com! Barcelona provides the perfect combination of historical architecture, shops, fabulous Spanish restaurants as well as a nearby beach for the children to build their sandcastles (whilst you relax with a Sangria!).
There is plenty more in Barcelona to keep the whole family entertained, from the Aquarium in Port Vell with it's huge variety of wildlife, to tours of the Nou Camp football stadium. Cable car rides are the ideal way to view the sights of Barcelona and are fun for all the family. Why not take a ride on the Blue Tram to the middle of the mountainside then jump on the funicular up to Montjuic, the city's largest green space with fantastic views and a beautiful castle? Here, thrills and spills can be had at the Tibadabo theme park and you can visit the Olympic Stadium. Once you are ready for a bit of relaxation, visit the café lined marina and watch the world go by!
Perhaps the best tourist attraction in Barcelona for families is the Magic Fountain of Montjuic which delights visitors to the city with a fantastic music and light extravaganza in Summer and Winter and best of all its free!
Las Ramblas, the mile-long promenade from Placa de Catalunya to the harbour is probably Barcelona’s most bustling area, packed with cafes, shops and street entertainers you could easily fill your entire day in this area of the city.
Events in Barcelona
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Top Tips for Barcelona
Transport
Finding your way around Barcelona is quick, easy and most importantly low cost! €6 will get you 10 stops on and off the Metro system which is an excellent way to get around the sprawling city, if your feet are tired from all the late night clubbing! Open top bus tours of the city operate throughout the day and allow you to Hop on and Hop off... ideal for those wanting a lazy pub crawl around the city!!!
Sport - Get cheap tickets for a Barcelona match at the Nou Camp Stadium at the stadium’s ticket office 2-3 days before a match, you don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy yourself as the atmosphere is amazing. Fanatics can even do a tour of the stadium for around €11.
Beer – The local beer is Estrella Damm which is reasonably priced and available on draft or by the bottle throughout Barcelona’s many bars.
Shopping – Get off the Metro at Passeig de Gràcia and you’ve got Zara, Mango, H&M & Miss Sixty right in front of you! For more quirky shops explore the maze of streets in the Barri Gòthic.
KEY PHRASES
Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don’t understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla usted ingles?
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo espanol.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? – ¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses
Cost of a pint of beer:
£1.50
Travel Extras in Barcelona
Hotels & Apartments
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