Barcelona, Spain: A Rich Mix Of Culture, Sun And Fun

A trip to Spain almost always makes people immediately think of the capital city

, Barcelona. Thoughts of Barcelona bring about feelings of a lively atmosphere, celebrations and friendly people. Barcelona is the place to visit in Spain if you want to really experience the culture and the history of this city while also having the time of your life.

Background: Barcelona is the fourth most visited tourist destination in Europe and the top destination in Spain. It is a culturally rich city that is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites. It was home to the 1992 Summer Olympics and is known for its amazing Mediterranean weather. Barcelona offers an array of things to see and do. This city will not disappoint those who want to really experience Spain and the culture of this region.

Where to Go and What to See: When you are visiting Barcelona you must spend some time exploring some of the various outdoor parks. Barcelona is rich in parks with over 130 different parks of various designs and styles. There are municipal parks, urban parks, historic parks and botanical gardens. Parks and gardens cover about 10% of the total area of the city.

A visit to any Mediterranean area means visiting the beach. Barcelona is not at a loss for beautiful beaches. The city has seven beaches that offer almost 3 miles of coastline to enjoy. The most popular beaches are Sant Sebastia and Barceloneta.

You can take in some of the culture and history of the city by visiting the numerous tourist attractions. This includes the national Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Picasso Museum and the City History Museum. For something different you can even try out the interesting science museum, Cosmocaixa.

No trip would be complete without a tour of the great architecture in the city. The Barri Gotic or Gothic Quarter is a place to see the older part of the city. You can see many World Heritage sites in the city, including Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.

Tips for Booking Your Trip: When setting up your trip to Barcelona there are many things that you will have to do. You don't just have to plan out what you want to do and see, but also where you will stay and how you will get there. Booking your accommodations is an important part of your trip and needs to be done early.

Since Barcelona is a very popular destination you will find it is very hard to get good hotel if you don't reserve it early. To get a jump on the crowds you should book online. This will allow you to get a good choice of rooms at affordable prices before they are either all gone or the prices sky rocket.

by: Gaizka Pujana

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