| Barcelona in Spain many of us love to visit and there | | | | entertainers who perform for the willing crowd. |
| are many reasons why this city is so popular and | | | | 5. MontJuic - is an area on high land and overlooking |
| such a haven for sun, culture and shopping seekers | | | | the city and marina area and is also the location of |
| and sometimes a combination of all three. Barcelona | | | | the Olympic swimming pool and athletics stadium. The |
| has some jewels in its mist and thus below we look | | | | views are great so pop up to Montjuic. |
| at 10 great things about Barcelona. | | | | 6. The main beach in Barcelona have several sections |
| 1. Sagrada Familia - is an amazing attraction which | | | | and covers more than a mile in length and is |
| was created by Gaudi many years ago and which | | | | partnered with a boardwalk and is lined with |
| after one hundred years is still only half finished. This | | | | numerous restaurants. On a summers night walking |
| is a gem of a place to visit. | | | | along the boardwalk and grabbing a bite to eat can |
| 2. Sitges - although not exactly in Barcelona, Sitges is | | | | be a pleasant experience. |
| a wonderful sea-side town just a few miles South of | | | | 7. Eixample is also a great area with many excellent |
| central Barcelona and is a popular summer time | | | | cafes, bars and restauarants and a good place to |
| location. Sitges is said to be one of the most | | | | hang out of an evening. |
| expensive places to live in Spain. | | | | 8. Hot air ballooning over Barcelona - is a fantastic |
| 3. Barri Gotic - The Barri Gotic area is quite close to | | | | thing to do in the spring or summer time in this city. |
| the central area and beach area and it is great | | | | The normal balloon trips take give you excellent |
| cultural, with many small streets and cool shops and | | | | views. |
| cafes. | | | | 9. Wine and dining - in Barcelona is not hard to do, |
| 4. La Rambla - is a very popular tourist area where | | | | with the number of eateries and places to drink and |
| there are dozens of tourist friendly although slightly | | | | relax. |
| expensive, cafes and bars. The street is also lined | | | | 10. A day trip to the historical town of Girona an hour |
| with shops either side, along with hotels and in the | | | | North of Barcelona. There are some excellent things |
| centre of the street there are numerous street | | | | you can do both in and just outside Barcelona. |