Advantages: Beautiful setting, easy walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and beach Disadvantages: Can be a bit quiet out of peak season, dodgy water pressure
We visted the Parque Mar Apartments in early May and weren't too sure what to expect as the only British holiday company which advertised it only had one picture. However this turned out to be a good thing since we were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived ( to the point of spending the first 20 minutes walking around with our mouths open saying 'wow' a lot!)
We had booked a two bedroom garden villa for the five of us (myself, husband and daughter and my parents) and were stunned by the accomodation. There were two good sized bedrooms, huge bathroom and seperate shower room, two furnished balconies and a terrace with beautiful views.
Our seven year old daughter loved the place - the pools and children's play area were pretty and well maintained and the hotel Kids Club seemed well run and the staff enthusiatic. The main ...
Advantages: A beautiful setting with some amazing animals Disadvantages: Is perhaps overshadowed by other attractions
Whilst in Barcelona earlier this year we were looking for somewhere to visit that hadn't been on my tourist's agenda on my previous visits. Having spent a morning at the aquarium in the port are we headed for the Zoo. Located in the middle of the City it is well signposted in every direction and features as one of the main stops on all of the sightseeing tour buses routes. There are a couple of car parks located near to all of the entrances and again this is all well signposted from the city's main access routes.
Over the last couple of years we've visited a few Zoos and Aquariums and it would be fair to say that Barcelona is one of the biggest Zoos. Like many Zoos these days they are signed up to the World Zoo conservation strategy and are committed to breeding programs for endangered species. Having opened for the first time in ...
Andy.mack 25.10.2009
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The Location Of Europark Hotel
The Europark is a three star hotel in L'Eixample district on Arago. It is in a fantastic location very close to the Passeig de Gracia and a short walk to Las Ramblas and the Barri Gotic (about fifteen minutes walk). The metro and trains get you anywhere you want to go in Barcelona and its only a five minute walk to the nearest station. The metro and trains are reasonably priced.
Metro is 1 euro per ride.
Train from airport to bottom of Arago was 6.50 euros each way.
Address:
Europark Hotel
Arago
323-325
08009
Barcelona
Telephone:93 457 92 05
E-mail: heuropark@nnhotels.com
Checking In
Checking in was really smooth, I had booked online and been e-mailed an accomodation voucher which you need when checking in, you also need your passport which they give you straight back. We were ...
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Product details
Long Name
Parque Ciutadella Apartamentos
Type
Hotel
Address
C. Joan De Austria, 51, 08005 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
City
Barcelona
County
Catalonia
Country
Spain
Post Code
08005
Street
C. Joan De Austria, 51
Continent
Europe
Manufacturer's product description
Modern and comfortable self-catering apartments located in Barcelonas Olympic Village and conveniently situated for the Parque Ciutadella, El Borne, Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and the beach. Just a short walk away from the beach and many of the cities other attractions and with the vibrant nightlife of the marina on your doorstep, the apartments are privileged with an excellent location.
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