Planning a trip to Barcelona?

If your planning a trip to Spain then a visit to Barcelona is a must. This city is the 16th largest tourist destination in the world. Only Paris, London, and Rome are the most European cities visited throughout the year. Also, Madrid is the only city more populous in the country of Spain.

You will know why it draws more visitors when you tour this city. One of Spain's major airport welcomes visitors each year to this ancient city. There is a variety of transportation around Barcelona. Imagine coming to Barcelona by air, rail, tram, bus, and a variety of other options to those who want to see the sites.

Finding a place to stay in Barcelona can make your trip exciting. There are many hotels and motels. Some offer five star accommodations. Tourist can rent an apartment with all of the comforts of home designed for the weary traveler in mind. If a person likes rustic camping, there is opportunity for the whole family. Enjoy a taste of the way of life in Barcelona by staying at a bed-in-breakfast inns. Choosing a place to stay will add to the exciting journey through this Mediterranean coastal city.

Where to go in Barcelona!

This region is known for its famous Flamenco Show-Tablao de Carmen. Experience the culture through music and dance.

The main corridor of the city is the Placa Catalunya. Discover the huge square that is filled with both tourist and those who live around the region. There are many big buildings with a wide variety of architechure .

You have to visit the Spanish Village: Poble Espanyol de Montjuic. Over a million visitors come to the little village each year. The homes built for this area represent dwellings across Spain. Do not forget the number of Spanish crafts. Browse the workshops.

The Barcelona Zoo offers more than animals. Dine at the restaurant. Have a picnic. Visit the shop. See electric cars, and more. The zoo offers a wide variety of animals for visitors to enjoy.

Art lovers around the world will enjoy the Picasso Museum with works from the beginning to the end of his career.

Ten reasons to hit the waves in Barcelona are the beaches that dot along the beautiful coast of the city. These beaches are near many attractions.

Barcelona offers something for the whole family. Enjoy the stars at one of the planetariums. Take a cruise out to sea on the Golondrinas. Ride the Montjuic Cable Car and stop at the half way point to dine. The Aquarium is another popular venue kids of all ages will enjoy.

What to see in Barcelona!

Take a helicopter tour of the ancient city. See the major sites with an aerial view. If you wish to tour at a slower pace, schedule a trip in a hot air balloon. Yet, some say the best way to tour Barcelona is with a bicycle. A tour guide will offer an experience like you will never have discovered alone. See the Placa Sant Jaume that dates back to Roman times. Learn how this culture influenced Barcelona. This and many other sites will be discovered on this tour fit for the whole family. Bus tours are popular though the city. See the sites that that will take you to many of the historic sites around the ancient city.

The Font Magica (Magic Fountain) is a must stop that was built for the Expo worlds fair of 1888. In 1992, the Olympics came to Barcelona. The Torre de Collserula was built for the games. It offers a beautiful view of the entire city. Among some of the treasures of Barcelona are the churches that are centuries old. The Catedral de Barcelona dates its construction between 1298 and 1460. Catedral de Girona in the northern part of the city offers a museum with many exhibits for tourist to enjoy. The La Sagrada Familia offers guided tours. It was never really finished. There is a museum and several sculptures to see. The Catedral de Tarragona was built toward the end of the 1200s and completed around 1331. See both Gothic and Romanesque archetechure. The Eglesia de Santa Maria del Mar is one of the youngest mentioned still holding concerts after five hundred years.

Barcelona is known for its gardens. The Parc dela Ciutadella welcomes visitors to enjoy a fountain, lake, and zoo. The Jardi Bontanic del Barcelona is a jewel literally transformed from the rubbish. It was a dump that people turned into a garden with plants from around the world. These gardens are one of many to enjoy throughout the city.

The Anella Olimpica is worth a visit. It was one of the main places to hold the 1992 Olympics. Here, one can enjoy pubic swimming pools. Attend a sporting event.

So, what are you waiting for? Within a few short weeks, you could be on a cruise headed to Europe, or take a flight over the ocean to a place that will take you back in time perhaps 100s of years. Barcelona will be a place never to be forgotten on your journey through Spain.