Barcelona is among Spain’s liveliest and trendiest cities. Every year thousands of visitors flock the area to enjoy it’s beautiful beaches, outdoor activities and high quality night-life. The city is famous for its brilliant architecture, monuments and historical sites. One trip to Barcelona is just never enough to enjoy all that it has to offer.
Places of interest
1. Museau Picasso (Picasso Museum)
If you have any interest at all in art, be sure to add this to your list of places to see. The museum exhibits numerous pieces, tracing back to Picasso’s earlier works. The buildings housing the Museu Picasso are rich in history and are among the most beautiful architecture in Barcelona.
2. Barcelona Aquarium
The aquarium located in Port Vell is also another popular attraction. Here a number of creatures from the Mediterranean and Tropical seas are featured. These include Sharks, Sea Stars, Mediterranean Morays, and Eagle Rays.
3. Barcelona Zoo
If you are travelling with children Barcelona zoo is an educational and fun place to take them. The zoo offers several guided tours and workshops specifically for children. There is also the opportunity of viewing over 7,000 animals from across the world.
Shopping
If you are a shopaholic you’ve come to the place where everything is just a shop away. The 3-mile stretch from the water’s edge at Port Vell, all the way up to La Rambla Diagonal offers the ideal shopping experience. This community features numerous designer shops, international chain stores, as well as various souvenir shops.
Night life
Besides shopping and beautiful beaches, Barcelona offers an intensive nightlife scene. It is considered one of Europe’s great party cities and with good reason. The city is full of bars, clubs, cafes and discotheques. Regardless of your party preference there is something just for you. At night the city buzzes with music of all genres, ranging from Techno to Rock, Jazz, Flamenco, Soul and House. Bars generally stay open until 0200 or 0300, while many clubs keep pumping a little later.
Dining
Barcelona boasts a large number of cafes and restaurants which cater to a diverse crowd. A number of ethnic restaurants in particular can be found in Placa del Sol. Tapas Bars offer an alternative type of dining. They generally serve small portions of food and remain open much later than other types of eating places.
Accommodation
Barcelona offers several accommodation options, many of which are located in the city centre. A number of luxury hotels, holiday flats, low budget accommodation hotels and hostels are available to suit the preference of every kind of traveller.