High spirits and vitality govern in abundance when in Barcelona. This infectious capital of Catalonia, and second largest city in Spain, exudes soul and energy, living life to the full. Barcelona’s verve is matched by its magnificent architecture, characterised by one man’s signature, Antonio Gaudi. 1. Las Ramblas Running from seafront through to Placa de Catalunya, Las Ramblas is a…
Tag: Barcelona
What To See In Barcelona It S Not Just Gaudi
The first thing to remember when you visit Barcelona, Spain is your camera. This beautiful city is full of photo opportunities and you can put together wonderful albums to share with friends and relatives, as well as make a wonderful keepsake for yourself. If you are the artsy type, you can make beautiful photo compositions of the sites of Barcelona.…
Holidaying In Spain Madrid And Barcelona
Spain, storied land of Don Quixote, is blessed with a delightful climate, relaxed people and a culture that makes wining and dining an art form. Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts Check on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in Spain Madrid:royal city of artists Madrid lacks the antiquity of other European capitals. It only became…
Finding Hotels In Barcelona
Picking the right hotel in Barcelona can be a pain. Here you will find information about transportation and where to stay for the best theme park in Barcelona. You have many accommodation options in Barcelona ranging from high ranking hotels to campgrounds and everything in between. The closeness of hotels in Barcelona Near Costa Brava Here is a sample plan…
Spain Bullfights And Sangria
A cocktail of bullfighting, flamenco and sangria, Spain is a country blessed with rich history and culture. Add beautiful beaches and warm climate, and it’s evident why Spain is the world’s second most visited country. The demise of Franco opened Spain to a curious world. A booming tourist industry allowed the country to grow, revealing its history and way of…
Shopping In Spain Is An Adventure
Shopping In Spain Spain offers all the international brand names you could ever need. But why buy imported goods when Spain has its own specialties? Here are some examples. Spain is a great place to buy leather items, especially shoes. Crafts are famous too. These include ceramic items such as tiles and vases with beautiful designs, often Moorish in origin.…
What To Do On The Costa Brava
Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, one of the richest and most fiercely independent regions in Spain. Catalan people speak their own language and many do not believe themselves to be Spanish. The golden age of Catalunya was around the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, when Barcelona was the centre of the great seafaring empire of Aragon. In addition to Barcelona,…
Insider Tips And Facts About Barcelona For The Adventurous Tourist
Siesta Oh yes, that lovely time of day. Empty streets, full restaurants. Don’t expect shops to be open between 2pm and 5pm (some only close between 2pm and 4pm). However, we do feel the urge to demistify this urban legend: not everyone goes have a 3 hour nap in the middle of the afternoon. Long lunches accompanied by wine and…
Travel To Barcelona A Country Within A Country
The distinctive regional culture of Barcelona is largely due to geography and a plentitude of national pride and elitism. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 semi-autonomous states. The regional language is Catalan, along with the national language of Castilian Spanish. There has long been pressure from the Catalonian government and nationalists to earn complete autonomy from…
Twice Fifa World Player Of The Year Ronaldinho And His Achievements
The famous Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira known as Ronaldinho has been awarded twice as the World Player of the Year by the FIFA; he also has achieved the title of the European Footballer of the Year and the FIFPro World Player of the Year. He picked the name “Ronaldinho” to distinguish himself from the other Brazilian soccer…