Barcelona - A European Destination Easy To Enjoy

Flights to European cities are now inexpensive and numerous

, and vacationing in one of these cities is accessible and cheap, so there is simply no excuse to coop yourself up at home when you can have a low-cost rest during the regular working week.

It's not rocket science to see why Barcelona is so popular with its endless selection of attractions and sights that fascinates and appeals to visitors from all walks of life.

Barcelona attracts countless artists and sculptors and many even live here, or have lived here and thus left their mark on the city in the form of architecture and art galleries. Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro both have museums dedicated to their works and there are so many more art galleries and other cultural places to visit. It promises to entertain all through the year, even for frequent travellers. Don't miss the Museu Picasso with its all inclusive insight into the life and works of the celebrated artist, or the Nou Camp football stadium is a cool place to see as it is the largest stadium in Europe and home to FC Barcelona.

Even though Gaudi worked tirelessly for over four decades devoting most of his last years to his last big project, The Sagrada Familia, the cathedral is still incomplete and will not be until at least 2030. Barcelona is lucky to hold testament to his weird designs and his legacy to the city is the thousands of sightseers that land here every week. The cathedral is by far the most famous work by Gaudi and will be the most mind blowing church you're ever likely to see.

The Catalonian capital has an attitude with a rich blend of everything you want in a city such as culture and entertainment but most of it has been influenced by the architecture, be it new or old buildings. The Hospital de Santa Creu i de Sant Pau, Barcelona Cathedral, and even the home of the football team Barca at Camp Nou are just some of the dramatic architectural designs which to give your senses a treat. Located at the bottom of the tallest building in Spain, the Hotel Arts and the Mapfre Tower at Port Olympica, is the enormous Gehry sculpture, The Golden Fish. Commissioned for the 1992 Olympics, the Fish and Hotel Arts were both designed by American Frank O. Gehry, considered to be one of the most artful and creative architect, contrasting space, resources and form to create extraordinary, energetic art.

Inner-city expansion is restricted so as to focus on conservation and redevelopment instead of new development which results in a city that manages to retain its energetic spirit. Visiting Barcelona for some is not just about Gaudi, shopping and sunbathing, but also the nightlife, and on any night of the week there is always a party going on. With themes such as Saturday Night Fever to Crappy Tuesdays you can literally party every night if you have the energy. To cater for the clubbers there's a variety of nightclubs, live entertainment, and dining venues and the city has various places that attracts all types. Keep your eyes open for the PR crew giving away complimentary passes to popular clubs, you will easily see them in the city centre. These passes are handy because they usually provide complimentary or discounted entry to clubs that generally have expensive entrance fees so can save you money.

You don't need to limit your short breaks primarily to cities as many of the nearby towns are also great places to explore and can open up a lot more choices to you. Take advantage of the vacation to de-stress, rejuvenate and be entertained. How can anyone say no to spending a few days chilling at the beach or being surrounded by beautiful scenery at the countryside? A last minute getaway can be a real bargain for a relaxing break or a cultural trip.

aparthotel Barcelona in the city centre are also a popular option particularly if you are bringing relations or coming with friends, as they are reasonably priced and many of the sights in the city are located right on the doorstep. Websites display pictures, specifications and costs of the apartments so all you need to do is book online, get your bags packed and jet off to one of the greatest cities in the world.

by: Mathieu Quintart

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