Barcelona in general

Barcelona is Spain's 2nd city, after the capital MADRID, but is one of the most popular of all European cities, experiencing a mushroom of interest following the Olympic games that were hosted in the city in 1992. The city is however the CAPITAL of the Catalonia region of Spain, which is one of 17 autonomous communities in Spain. It has the 2nd largest inhabitant rate in Spain with almost 7 million residents. Barcelona is located on the North East coast of Spain and is approximately 2 hours from London and Luton by plane. It is a little over 1 hour from Paris, Geneva and Lisbon, 45 minutes ... more

Barcelona is a kaleidoscope of a city, with its rainbow of colour provided by a massive collision of architectural styles, its bustling streets and its mix of locals and tourists. It's unique in that it offers more than just things to see and do, as it also offers places to relax and get away from it all - an unusual thing in a city that millions of visitors each year. Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalunya, a region that has maintained its independence despite repeated pressure to remove it over the years. This independence can be seen everywhere you look in Barcelona - the ... more

General Information The city of Barcelona stands in the heart of the Catalonia region in the east of Spain. Being the 2nd largest Spanish city, it boasts both the fast-paced city atmosphere yet also an open coastline with sandy beaches. Hotels can be found all across the city to suit everyone's tastes and ideal locations - may I recommend the Hotel Balmes on Calle Mallorca as a very good value 3 star hotel in a great location for the average tourist like me (see my review for this hotel should the mood take you). Transport The transport system seems very well run as there is an underground ... more

If you're in Spain (Catalonia to be precise) I advise you to visit my favourite city: Barcelona! I have visited five times, both during the day and at night - I haven't got bored yet and aim to go again as soon as I can! It can get very hot and crowded in the high season...I would recommend going during the cooler, quieter months. Barcelona is located by the Mediterranean, at the north eastern end of the Spanish coastline. The city of Barcelona has a population of 1,510,000, but this number increases to more than 4,000,000 if the outlying areas are also included. Barcelona is the second ... more

Barcelona is wonderful city on the coast of Spain. Its history can be traced back thousands of years, it was a Roman colony in the second century BC and has a very rich cultural heritage. It is the capital of the land Catalonia, which has politically always struggled against the regime of Madrid. The residents or 'Catalans' are fiercely proud of their history and independence. For centuries its port has been an important centre for Spanish commerce. Nowadays it combines this with an enormous tourist industry. This vibrant city has a population of around 1.5 million but with the surrounding ... more