The Port Olímpic in Barcelona

By admin at 5:05 pm on Monday, October 20, 2008

The Port Olímpic in Barcelona is an entertainment and leisure zone that was built in 1988 for the 1992 Olympic Games. At present, it has become one of the most popular sites in Barcelona.

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In the port you will find many excellent bars, restaurants and dance clubs to enjoy the wonderful nightlife of the place. From there you can admire the extraordinary twin skyscrapers, Mapfre Tower and Hotel Arts Barcelona.
In the port Olympic you can enjoy the different nautical services that include the speedboats rental and you can buy one or sell yours, too.
You should walk along the Olympic port that has great places to visit. You can enjoy a great day here. This beautiful port is near “Hospital del mar”, the “Moda shopping Port Olympic” and “ Curtis food drinks”. There are also wonderful hotels in Barcelona in the zone of the Port Olympic such as Hotel Arts Barcelona and AB Skipper.
To get to this great place you can do it by land or by sea. There are many buses that go to this place such as the lines 41, 10, 71, 36, 157 and 59. It is advisable to ask for information in the tourism offices of Barcelona. It is also a good idea to rent a car in Barcelona.
Remember that you can sign up for intensive Spanish certified courses.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Casa Milà, Barcelona

By admin at 3:32 am on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Casa Milà is better known as La Pedrera. This wonderful building, which was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, is most visited by tourists. It is situated at 92, Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona.

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The UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1984. There are free exhibitions on the first floor.
Casa Mila is an architectural building that you should visit. There are usually some tours that include this attraction. Remember that Casa Mila is relatively close to las Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and the Sala Vicon that is a famous shop.
There are great hotels near Casa Milá such as the Magestic hotel where you can also try in its restaurant the gastronomy of Spain.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Tibidabo

By admin at 2:59 am on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Tibidabo in Barcelona is a significant attraction that appeals to numerous tourists and locals. It is a mountain that is overlooking Barcelona, one important tourist destination in Spain that has a lot to offer. Tibidabo is an impressive mountain since it is 512 meters where you can get wonderful views of the city and the coastline.

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Tibidabo is well known for its amusement park that is fantastic. There are different attractions to visit in this place. You can visit a Catholic church, Saint George Church, Guell Park, the Torre Collserola and CosmoCaixa Barcelona that is a very interesting place to enjoy and go on learning.
You can reach Tibidabo by car, bus or car and also you can take the blue tram. It is a great place to enjoy. La Taula Restaurant is relatively close to this attraction. You should go to one of the best restaurants in Barcelona to taste the gastronomy of Spain.
There are a few hotels near this attraction such as the Bertran Suite Hotel but you can find many hotels in Barcelona that are excellent.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Three great five star hotels in Barcelona

By admin at 2:28 am on Thursday, October 9, 2008

There are excellent five star hotels in Barcelona, the most visit tourist destination in Spain that has a lot to offer. These hotels are probably the best hotels in the world.

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Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel is a five star hotel located very close to the Ramblas in the Moll de Barcelona (West Building). The comfort and the numerous facilities that it offers make this beautiful hotel unique. Among the facilities that it offers we can mention: phone in the bathroom, mini-bar, TV, daily newspaper, fax, safety box, baby cot, Jacuzzi, voice mail, desk, bell boy, Sauna, and many others. Its restaurant is amazing, it has a capacity for 120 people but it also has a private dining room for only 40 people. It has numerous meeting rooms and most of them have an incredible view of the port. Its excellent transport connections to the city’s main areas can’t be omitted. (Read on …)

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Montjuïc in Barcelona is worth a visit

By admin at 6:54 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Montjuïc is a well known hill located in Barcelona reside the harbour. From there you can have a wonderful view of the city. There are great art galleries in the Montjuïc.
The top of Montjuïc was the site of numerous fortifications. The people of the neighbouring Ciutat Vella used the slopes of the Montjuïc to grow food and graze animals.

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In Montjuïc you can visit Palau Nacional, the Olympic stadium, the ornate Font Màgica fountains, among many other interesting sites. The Palau Nacional houses the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, which is an fascinating place to visit.
In the northwest of Montjuic you can get in touch with Poble Espanyol, which is a village. And you can also visit the sport facilities that were used during the Olympic Games in 1992. You should visit the Palau Sant Jordi. It is great.
Remember that there are outstanding hotels in Barcelona that will suit your taste and budget. You can also enjoy Spanish programs for foreigners.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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The Santa Maria del Pi Church in Barcelona

By admin at 7:32 pm on Friday, October 3, 2008

This beautiful church in Barcelona is an imposing building that is visited by locals and tourists. The Santa Maria del Pi church, which was built between 1319-1320 and 1391, has a clear gothic style.

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It is known that in 1936 there was a fire and the high altar, the statues, the choir-stalls dating from 1868, and other things were reduces to ashes. However, at present there is a high altar that was inaugurated in 1967 and there is a statue of Santa Maria del Pi that is 3.30 m high.
The Santa Maria del Pi church has baroque choir-stalls dating from 1771 that are beautiful. There you can also appreciate the famous Belfry, which is an octagonal structure that measures 54 high. It has six bells.
You can also visit La Rambla, Grand Theatre Liceu, Roya Square and other interesting places that are close to the Santa Maria del Pi Church. As you know, Barcelona is a great tourist destination in Spain that has numerous places to offer. And you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the gastronomy of Spain. You can stay at the best hotels in Barcelona.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Parks in Barcelona

By admin at 9:43 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2008

There are numerous parks in Barcelona. There are 68 municipal parks; among them we can find 12 historic parks, 45 urban parks, 5 botanical parks and 6 forest parks. Some of them are: Park Güell, Labyrinth Park and Orenetra Castle Park.

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The Parks in Barcelona occupy 10% of the land. Montjuïc, the Guinardó Park and Diagonal Mar Park are wonderful parks in Barcelona that are visited by locals and tourists.
Although there are a lot of parks to visit and enjoy we recommend to visit Ciutadella Park because there you can appreciate the Parliament, many museums, among other attractions.
In Barcelona you don’t have worry about anything because there excellent hotels in Barcelona where you can also taste the gastronomy of Spain.

Author: Viviana  Gómez

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La Rambla, Barcelona

By admin at 6:03 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2008

La Rambla is the most famous street in Barcelona that attracts tourists and locals. It is a 1.2 kilometer-long tree-lined pedestrian mall in the center of the old city of Barcelona.

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There are numerous attractions in this street. If you walk down La Rambla, which is in the Catalonia region, you can find different shops, cafes, restaurants and you can even find various performances on the street. La Rambla, which is can be considered as a series of short streets, is crowded mainly during tourist season.
In La Rambla you can visit Monument to Colombus, The Gran Teatre del Liceu and the harbor. If you have any question you can go to the tourism office of Barcelona.

Author: Viviana  Gómez

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The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona

By admin at 8:15 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2008

The former Hotel Ritz was renamed the Hotel Palace Barcelona in 2005. It is a five star hotel that is locate in the center of the city near outstanding attractions.
The Hotel Palace Barcelona has excellent staff, offers an outstanding cuisine, room service and many facilities.

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The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona offers numerous deluxe rooms, junior suites, and suites, all of them with great services. That is only one reason why you should visit this beautiful tourist destination in Spain and enjoy its attractions, tours and services, specially in Barcelona. Remember that you can find excellent hotels in Barcelona.

 Author: Viviana Gómez

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The Bogatell Beach, Barcelona

By admin at 8:04 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Bogatell beach, which is in Barcelona, is an outstanding beach that has numerous services and commodities. It offers its visitors a great atmosphere to relax and have fun.
The Bogotell is a very popular beach in Barcelona that has a lot of showers, many sport areas, among other facilities. There you can enjoy the sun and the beach of Spain.
The is an area for children’s games and professional lifeguards in the Bogatell Beach.
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The Bogatell beach is only one of the great beaches that Barcelona has to offer. Come to this beautiful tourist destination in Spain that is waiting for you. There are fabulous hotels in Barcelona to stay.

Author: Viviana  Gómez

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