Advantages: Everything you want on a city break Disadvantages: Too many things to do
Barcelona
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Barcelona is one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe, and for several very good reasons. It is only a short flight from the UK and with budget airlines can be very cheap to reach. Being a coastal city the climate is not too oppressive for our sensitive natures and there is a little bit of everything available to keep just about any kind of visitor entertained. There are bars, restaurants and night life if that’s ... ...and really immerse yourself. With Barcelona the quick tripper has to make a lot of decisions about what to see and what to leave out which is why you can find yourself heading home with as many regrets as happy memories.
This isn’t intended to be a comprehensive guide to Barcelona; you really would need a book to do that. What I will do is talk about some of the places I visited, some of things I saw and some, hopefully, useful tips for anyone thinking ...
brereton66 20.07.2007
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Barcelona lies on the North Eastern peninsula of Spain, the shores of the Mediterrean. It is the second largest City in Spain with a population of 3 million and is a commercial and Industrial centre. As well as being an important port it is the capital of Catalunya, a mountainous area of Northern Spain. The Catalunyans are highly proud of their steeped history and the Catalunyan language is as widely spoken as Spanish in Barcelona as well as all ... ...are in Wales. Barcelona has a cosmopolitan and cultured feel to it, a bit like Paris which makes it an ideal location for a romantic weekend getaway. The architecture is varied ranging from the medieval, gothic old town to the modern grid-style buildings near the Olympic village. ~BARCELONA'S RICH AND EVENTFUL PAST~
Barcelona was founded in 230 BC by the Carthaginians and in it's infancy it was made a Roman colony and then sacked by the rampaging ...
WormThatTurned 29.06.2004 (30.06.2004)
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Advantages: Plenty to see and do, friendly people, great food Disadvantages: Plenty of Tourist traps, pickpockets
...travelled around Spain starting at Barcelona for three days, Zaragoza for an evening, three days in San Sebastian and ending in LaGuardia for a long weekend. As it was quite a long trip with a lot of detail I will review each part of my trip in a different review, otherwise you might find it too long; also a lot of it might not relate to yourselves and the trip you are doing or planning to do. *********************************************************************
... ...x Ryanair Luton to Barcelona (single trip) - £ 120-00
(prices will vary depending on when you book the earlier the cheaper it is and the time of year)
Around Barcelona, it is not neccessary to hire a car as there is plenty of transport options. We travelled mostly by taxi as they are very reasonably priced, as well as the tourist buses which get you all over(more on them later).
Accommodation
Barcelo Hotel Sants Barcelona for 3 nights - £ 150-00
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jessica801127 30.09.2005
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Advantages: Great compact city with excellent public transport Disadvantages: No one truly stand out monument that is world famous.
...only time I had visited Barcelona before was on a day trip in the middle of August while holidaying in Salou it was so oppressively hot that I did not enjoy the experience so a visit in April for a few days seemed a more sensible option for a short city break and despite the weather being cloudy and wet it was still a far more enjoyable visit a very attractive city which has a lot to offer most visitors. It is important to time your visit to avoid ... ...I was impressed about with Barcelona was the great variety available; you have a pretty sandy two mile stretch of beach if the weather is hot enough, some great parks, lots of great shopping to spend your money on, some interesting museums and great architecture as well as plenty of things to keep the kids occupied. There are lots of restaurants and places to stay to suit most budgets and the city is supported by a great transportation system and ...
atticusuk 10.04.2007
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Advantages: Plenty to see and do Disadvantages: One day isn't long enough for a visit!
...up booking a trip to Barcelona via our tour operator - I know, I know, these are expensive and you pay over the odds, but I thought that at least this way, we won't get lost and also have a tour guide on the coach. I just wanted a hassle-free day without the stress of catching trains or local transport! We were taken to Port Vell, which is the old port, not far from The Ramblas. Our guide on the coach journey was very informative and gave us a lot ... ...reasons I wished to visit Barcelona - to witness the Magic Fountain Show. I had heard so much about it and had seen them on TV during the 1992 Olympics. We boarded our coach and set off on the short ride to the National Palace where the fountains are situated. On driving up the hill towards the palace we passed the Olympic outdoor swimming pool, with its outdoor seating which would provide fantastic views out over the city. On arriving at the Palace, ...
JEFFJEN 16.04.2009
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Advantages: Beautiful city, loads to do Disadvantages: None
...My opinion of Barcelona in general
As this was my first holiday, I have nothing really to compare it to, but I cannot imagine any other destination even coming close to the standard set by this magnificent city. The atmosphere, set by an interesting mix of vibrant culture, living history, and the hustle and bustle of the city, is truly amazing.
There’s definitely a lot more to Barcelona than sun, sea and sand. There’s so much to do ... ...Introduction to Barcelona
Barcelona is situated on the North-East Coast of Spain, in the region of Catalunya. The city has a population of around 1,500,000, making it the second largest city, by population, In Spain. Barcelona is also the principal industrial and commercial centre of the country.
Language
The official languages of Barcelona are Catalan and Castilian. However the Catalan language is understood, written, read and spoken by the majority ...
tia_bailey 13.04.2003
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Advantages: Amazing wonderful city Disadvantages: Cant think of one!
...other half jetted off to Barcelona for a 4-night stay. To be honest it was his Christmas pressy from me – though it was a city l have always wanted to visit!! I was not disappointed.
Booking Booking was easy – the flights were through Easy Jet from Belfast to Luton and Luton to Barcelona. I’m sorry lm not putting cost in but if Paul reads this he knows how much l spent on his present!! I booked through the web and it couldn’t have been simpler. ... ...in the City
In Barcelona we purchased a 3-day Barcelona card at the train station at the airport. These were extremely good value. The metro was fantastic taking you to wherever you wanted to go with extreme ease. Language barriers were no problem and English explanations were provided. It also provided travel on the buses and trains also. As well as all that free travel we were presented with at discount book, which got us, discount in a variety ...
purdy 27.09.2003
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I was elected to order and I said, “well, what do you want?” I swear the pair of them looked at me as if I was stupid and my mum said, “I dunno, chicken?”
Now, is it me, or when in a chicken place, do you not need to be perhaps just a little more specific than “I dunno, chicken?” Following lunch, we walked around for a good while to let the food settle and then went on Volpaiute. It’s a waltzer and the last time I went on a waltzer was in the old ... ...made me sick but was still quite enjoyable in spite of this. We queued for a brief while, went on and found that it was so tame. When it slowed, I thought it might go backwards, but it failed to do so and I was so unimpressed with it. Fun, but not anything to write home about. Next, we went on a log flume ride as recommended by my mother who warned that we would get wet. We queued for quite some time and a heavily muscled man in front of us got into ...
relentless_behaviour 17.06.2004
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...ago. The more I visit Barcelona the more I like it.
What is particularly striking about Barcelona is its beauty. It occupies an impressive site, dominated by the hills of Montjuich close to the harbour and the old centre. There is a place called Tibidabo, it is well worth making an excursion to the top of Tibidabo to see the view. It stands at about 1750 feet above sea level and there you will get a magnificent view of the whole town.
Barcelona’s ... ...Another popular area of Barcelona is Las Ramblas. This a series of wide streets that cuts through the middle of the old town. The Ramblas themselves make up a fascinating popular shopping area, with souvenir kiosks, superb flower stalls, many good shops and number of cafes.
On the other side of the Ramblas is the Barrio Chino (Chinese area). This offers pleasures of a different sort. No one is quite certain how it got its name – it certainly is ...
Zebra 20.09.2001
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Advantages: I loved it Disadvantages: I loved it (and didn't have enough time)
...next day we went to Barcelona Football Stadium, using the metro (very
useful, with little lights flashing on a grid to let you know what station
you were at. The signage to get into the place was slightly diabolical, as
they tend to deal with bus tours more than wanderers like us. Once inside,
although not a fan I was in my element. The information boards were in
different languages, making it user friendly for most Europeans. With
interesting ... ...We got to watch the players train - which was nice (hehehehe!!). After
walking round for what seemed half an hour, but turned out to be two, we
went outside to find our way back. On our way we spotted a massive group of
Barca fans hanging about by the gates. The next half hour was the most
exiting ever. Pushing and shoving to get a picture of the famous
footballers, I didn't even know them but God I was exited!!!
After all that excitement, ...
Mens 17.03.2004
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Advantages: Warm, historical, architecture (Ga*di), beaches Disadvantages: Some attractions unsuitable for the less mobile
...week in warm and wonderful Barcelona and I'm sickened to be home in rainy Scotland. Barcelona, as many of you will be aware, is one of Spain's biggest cities but isn't the capital. It does, however, hold interest for holiday-makers worldwide due to the outstanding architecture, sporting links and proximity to beaches and museums alike.
I chose June to visit Barcelona due to the comparatively good temperatures (around 30 degrees in the afternoon, ... ...this posed no problem. Barcelona is one of the few cities worldwide which clearly had forethought in the planning stages and boasts an excellently simple underground system - ideal for those tourist moments!
There are a host of places of interest to visit in Barcelona. The staples must include the Cathedral, a large gothic work which is free to visit and operational so flash photography is limited and it's a quiet area. I believe there are many ...
Saltire 17.06.2001
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Advantages: Lot to do and see, coastline of beaches, and lots of good shops to the expensive to the cheap. Disadvantages: metro underground gets busy in the paek seasons, but all places have easy access and are walkable
...Barcelona Spain is one of the biggest influences that has ever been met, there is everything that you could desire there, from a walk to the park to the beaches to the night life the Music festivals, the Tapas, the coast and the shops, it is endless, Barcelona is a place of opportunity with its beautiful buildings and history, a short stay would never be enough to cover all there are numbers of attractions, The main street La Rambla is amazing with ... ...street artists and entertainers make Barcelona a playground for all on your 1.2 kilometer walk on this famous street which is situated in the heart of the city, Once you have got to the end of the La rambla you will stop at a place called Drassaness Line 3 Merto where you can sit and have a self portrait or watch the artist make something out of nothing as they dazzle you with there skills and oil paintings, a little further down from the artist ...
HelenAslan 02.08.2009
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Advantages: Great architecture, free parks, easy to move around the city, great atmosphere Disadvantages: Beware of pick-pockets and dodgy areas
I visited Barcelona whilst Inter-railing this summer and was truly impressed.
I am a student, but I must warn you that I didn't spend the entire time drunk in bars. I've always thought that if you are abroad you should really make an effort to see the place you are in - otherwise you may as well just stay at home or go to Butlins!
I was very impressed by the city. I was less impressed by the rail system and would strongly advise travellers not ... ...result, I was actually in Barcelona for longer than I had intended - I was trying to get to Morocco via ferry from the very south of Spain - but this didn't come off. However, on my quest to find a way out of the country I spent quiet some time at Barcelona Sants train station and the airport. Both are easy to get to - on clean (relatively) and frequent trains that are reasonably priced and easy to navigate (just follow the numbered and coloured ...
fam6 14.09.2001
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Advantages: Everything very centralised, clean, and good value. Disadvantages: none
60km west of Barcelona, down the coast towards Tarragona, lies the little town of Calafell, right on the beach. The promenade is beautifully kept, and the seafront restaurants unpretentious and friendly. The sea is clear, and the sand soft and clean.
It is a very relaxed place, and there cannot be many places left on the coast of Spain where you can’t find English breakfasts, sausage and mash, and fish and chips as specialities! It is a tourist ... ...is a place where the Spanish, or Catalonians holiday.
As the pound is fairly strong at the moment everything was fairly cheap. We rented a beautiful sea front 2-bed apartment with all mod cons for £180 for the week.
During the day we went to the beautiful and uncrowded beach. There were sunbeds, umbrellas, and pedaloes for hire there, but usually we just threw down a towel and went swimming.
The bars and restaurants were fantastic. Tapas (small ...
LeilaR 29.06.2001
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Advantages: many many many Disadvantages: non-english speaking people
...a two week trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava, which is pretty reasonable considering the duration of the trip..:) The cost included the five-day rental of a beachside apartment in Blanes, a small town on the costa Brava. Firstly, to make things work into your budget, plan early!! Very important, especially if you're planning to go during summer, because that's the peak season (duh!) and it will be pretty difficult finding cheap flights, accommodation ... ...were still pretty reasonable (about 86 pounds for a return trip on Easyjet); however in summer it is, apparently, cheaper to go through a travel agency for your flight tickets. THe cost of the whole package is cheaper than the price of a return flight ticket alone!
But I'm digressing. Anyway, we did not book any accommodation ahead of time, so when we got to Barcelona, we spent approximately 2 hours just looking for a place to stay! Mind you, the ...
kesstrell 09.05.2001
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