Barcelona is a vibrant city. Whether you enjoy culture, museums, eating out, shopping or concerts there is something for everyone. This city even has several beaches to choose from along its coastline. The Gaudi architecture is well known here, Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo are must see sights. However there are other examples of modernist buildings around the city such as Casa Amatller and Casa de los Punxes or Hospital de Sant Pau.
History of Barcelona
History buffs will love wandering around the roman ruins or jewish quarter within the Barrio Gotico. There are lots of guided tours on almost every subject. Museums suhc as the Maritime Museum at Drassanes, the MNAC at the Fira or the Picasso Museum are worth seeking out.
Sunworshippers will love the beaches or perhaps a boat trip from Port Vell or Maremagnum. Shopping is great around Paseo de Gracia or even heading out of town to La Roca Outlet.
Barcelona is one of those fabulous places in the world that boasts a mild climate year round. From March to May, it´s a great place to visit as the temperatures are warmer but it´s not as busy as summer months. I am often asked about Things to …
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With so much to see and do in Barcelona, you’ll need a good breakfast to set you up for your day. Fortunately, Barcelona boasts an impressive range of brunch spots where you can fuel up for a busy morning of sightseeing. Whether you’re looking for traditional …
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Barcelona, the Catalan capital has so much to see and do. However Catalan Cuisine is something that maybe overlooked by visitors. As I lived in Barcelona for so many years I am often asked about local food in Catalonia. While you can find lots of tips …
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Since 1990 I haven’t visited Andorra. Just a quick stop on a school bus to do some shopping, it barely counted as visiting the country. So I was thrilled to revisit this curious country between France and Spain in July 2017. Last weekend I flew into …