Barcelona

Barcelona is a beautiful Spanish city located on the northeastern region of the Iberian Peninsula. This bustling city is the second largest in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s Autonomous Communities. Barcelona is considered a Mediterranean region, not only because of it’s close proximity to the sea but also its rich history and heritage.

If you’re one of the many people who will be visiting Barcelona, you’ll find no shortage of great things to see and do. There are more than fifty different museums and cultural centers in this city, so it’s easy to get your dose of art and culture. Check out Centre d’Art Santa Monica, a popular museum that offers free entry.

Maybe you’re heading to Barcelona with your children in tow. If so, then there are lots of great things that both you and your kids will enjoy. Tibidabo is Barcelona’s official amusement park and offers a wide variety of thrilling rides and attractions for all ages. Kids and adults alike also love Parc Zoologic de Barcelona, a beautiful zoo that houses more than 7,000 animals.

Barcelona also features world class dining opportunities. You’ll be able to experience authentic Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine at some of the many restaurants, cafes and diners situated throughout the city. If you like to shop, then you’re in luck. Not only does Barcelona boast trendy, modern shopping malls, they also have quaint open air markets and lots of interesting boutiques and shops.

If you’re athletically inclined, Barcelona offers a wide variety of activities like boating, fishing, golfing, biking, hiking, skating, and horseback riding. And if you like to get your energy out on the dance floor, then you’re in luck. Barcelona offers many amazing nightclubs, dance halls and lounges where you can drink, dance and socialize.

Barcelona has it all - great history and heritage, lots of culture and art, fun sporting activities, hot nightlife, amazing shops and restaurants, and a host of fantastic places for visitors to stay. That’s why this Spanish city is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world!