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More to see in Barcelona

Barcelona attracts a huge number of fans of outdoor activities. Here travelers can try most original and unforgettable entertainments. The coastal zone is simply perfect for water sports. Rocky coastline of Costa Brava will be the best destination for divers. Platja 1'Aro Beach provides everyone with an amazing opportunity to fly on a parachute over the azure coast. Among the water parks of the city we should definitely mention "Water World" and "Aquabrava" – both parks provide visitors with truly ideal conditions for family rest. Fans of elite sport will appreciate the huge number of golf courses and athletic fields. You can find them in any part of the city. Mountain areas keep attracting lovers of skiing and mountaineering, as well as those, who simply want to stroll through beautiful natural places. Those visitors, who want to relax either on daytime or at night, should visit the city’s clubs, the most popular of which are Sabor Cubano, Sidecar, Torres de Avila, Marsella and Bar Pastis. Incredible parties took place there every night. Visitors will be also able to see amazing concerts and dance lessons. Elephant night club is the favorite place of rest for the so-called "golden youth". This club is opened in one of the luxurious mansions. It often hosts performances of famous musicians and dancer; the local public has even accustomed to see stars performing on stage every night. Danzatoria nightclub has opened not so long ago after the complete renovation. Prior … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Barcelona

Stylish hotels

El Palauet Living Barcelona Hotel is located in an old building constructed in 1906, but its façade looks very up-to-date. While renovating the hotel, the design team tried to keep as many elements of the original design as possible – ceiling with fretwork, stain-glass windows, and moldings. This combination of new and old makes the hotel look truly unique. Six spacious and elegant suites are an example of refined … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Quality brand name items can be purchsed in La Roca Village outlet at a steep discount. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Barcelona. More than 30 large brand shops are submitted to visitors of the center. Discounts are available all year round, which will also please frugal tourists. In Barcelona, there will be interesting stores for both millionaires and budget travellers. Avid mods, among the diversity … Open

Hotels with history of Barcelona

Duquesa de Cardona is located in the building of the 16th century. Back in those days the building was used as a posh estate that attracted many noble guests. The royal court stayed at the mansion while in Barcelona. Later, the elite guest house changed its owners several times, and its luxurious design was changed accordingly. In recent years, the fully restored palace was turned into one-of-a-kind boutique hotel, … Open

Advices for travellers

1. Travelers are advised to be especially careful and keep valuables away from prying eyes. Despite the fact that Barcelona is quite a safe city, you should not tempt fate and leave bags and clothes. If you lose valuable items, you should contact the police to get insurance. 2. Tourists will find much interesting in «Guia del Ocio» newspaper as it throws the light on the upcoming cultural events … Open

Active recreation

Enjoy the horse-riding in the most beautiful area of La Garrotcha, where exist the set of active volcanoes. It is the largest volcanic zone of the Iberian Peninsula with amazing groves of olives and fruits, dense thickets of an alder and oak. The trip from Barcelona to La Garrotcha will take you half and hour. You can take the excursion for the whole day with the breakfast included. The walk will take 1 hour and … Open

Famous hotels

The story of luxurious Hotel Bagués, which is located in the area of Ramble, is full of interesting facts. This hotel is located in the renovated palace of El Regulador. More than a hundred years ago, one of the most famous jewelry workshops in the city was located in the palace. Later the workshop was closed and Masriera Museum of Jewelry was open instead of it. However, not many years ago the palace was … Open

Top sigths of Spain

The city of Seville is a very interesting place from a historic point of view. The city is also rich in numerous historic and cultural landmarks. Santa Maria Cathedral is worth a separate mention. The cathedral is a beautiful example of architecture of the 15th century. Construction of the sanctuary started in 1402 and lasted almost a hundred years. The decoration of the facade and creation of frescoes inside the church took the majority of time. Travelers are welcome to see the result of such hard work. In the cathedral they will see beautiful statues, grandiose main altar and the Royal Chapel decorated with gilding and elegant drawings. The cathedral is built on a site of an ancient mosque, and it's still possible to see the remains of the original building. It's a small square named Orange Yard, which is surrounded by a big park and is perfect for walks on a hot day. … Open

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