Vacation in Barcelona
September 1, 2008 – 9:40 pm
Travel to Spain
Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain. It is the capital of Catalonia autonomous community. The city is located near Mediterranean Sea. It is interesting that history of Barcelona city is older than the history of Spain. The city was founded by a Catalonian family in 9th century. There are various legends about the foundation of Barcelona. The most famous and the most interesting story is that: The city was founded by Hercules. However, that is only a story.
Barcelona is the combination of a plateau, coasts and mountains. It is near Mediterranean Sea and it is under the effect of Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are mild, warm and rainy. More than 1.5 millions people live in Barcelona. The official language is Catalan language. There are Catholic, Buddhist and Muslim people living in the city.
Economy is based on trade, industry and tourism. Transportation options are various. There are two airports in Barcelona. These are Barcelona International Airport and Sabadell Airport. It is a port city and reaching by sea is possible. There are metro, bus and tram networks. In addition to all these, roads and highways are also used.
Activities in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city of nature, museums, architecture and modernity. If you love nature parks and beaches of Barcelona are for you. The city has more than 130 parks. The total area of all these parks covers nearly %10 of the city. Public, historic, botanical, forest and urban parks can be visited in the city. Another option for Barcelona vacation is visiting beaches. Swimming, sunbathing, diving, all these are waiting for you. Doing these activities near Mediterranean Sea is very nice. The city has seven beaches.
Night life of Barcelona city is very lively. There are many night clubs. In these clubs, you can watch flamenco dances. It is the city of entertainment. In every part of the city, you can find a place for entertainment.
Museum visiting in Barcelona should be a part of your vacation. There are many great and important museums in the city. Some of them are the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Archeology Museum of Catalonia, the Barcelona Maritime Museum, Picasso Museum and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.
If you are interested in architecture and history, you will find many interesting places in Barcelona. The symbol of the city is the Sagrada Familia Church. It is a masterpiece. The construction of this great building has not finished yet. The construction began in 1882. Maybe that is the reason making it so interesting. The other constructions of Barcelona display gothic and modernist features.
Art is very important in the city Barcelona. There are many theatre buildings, concert halls and operas. During the year, festivals and concerts are held. If you are in Barcelona, you should certainly attend to some events.
Local cuisine is very similar to Mediterranean one. It is dominated by olive oil. You can taste different dishes here made with olive oil. Fish is an inseparable part of this sea city. The cuisine is rich with salads and vegetable dishes.
Visit this city guide AboutBarcelona.com.