Barcelona is a Spanish city that attraction millions of visitors, annually. Its fame can very well be credited to fantastic weather, alluring beaches, attractive topography, easy access, and a hearty people who have a tasty local cuisine. While these are the things that many people associate with the city, the sights and sounds of Barcelona are also key features in what keeps many tourists coming back.
BARCELONETA
While it may suffice to stay that every spot on the coastal beachfront that stretches for around 2.8 miles is a good place to enjoy the sun and take a dip, Barceloneta most probably is the best spot of the seven beaches that make up the coastline. It is a section of the coastline that has a walkway that is very popular with cyclists and joggers. Barceloneta tends to have more people basking on the sandy beach during the summer months.
LA RAMBLA
Popularly referred to as Las Ramblas by the locals, this is a street that constantly is abuzz with activity. It actually is a series of streets and each having and adding a unique feel to anyone, especially for those who step into the district for the first time. There you will enough different acts by street performers, do some shopping in the Boqueria market, and enjoy and a bit or drink at any of the bars and restaurants found in along the street.
CAMP NOU
If you love soccer, then F.C. Barcelona is a name you know and have heard about; a formidable European football champions whose home stadium is Camp Nou. The stadium is Europe’s largest sporting arena that has room for 99,000 people. While a tour around the stadium is a nice way of enjoying the arena, the greatest experience would be watching a game while seated at any of the top-most chairs in the stadium.
CASA BATLLO
Casa Batllo is the architectural creation of Antoni Gaudi, one of his many masterpieces that stand in the city. It was recently remodeled but was not stripped of its unique features, the two ornamental pillars in terrace entrance.
CASA MILA
The building is yet another work of Antoni Gaudi with beauty and uniqueness that is unlike any other building in the city. The Casa Mila gives tours around the building for visitors to marvels its interior and the magnificent roof structure. However, the first thing that catches the eye when you see Casa Mila for the first time is the lack of straight edges on the building’s exteriors.
MONTJUIC
Located in the southwest part of the city, the Montjuic is shallow his with a flat top with its eastern side have a gradient that looks like a sheer cliff. From atop the hill, you can have such a commanding view of Barcelona’s harbor. There are several fortifications and the National Palace that was built as the main pavilion for International Exhibition.
PARCGUELL
In as much as Antoni Gaudi’s works can be seen in various parts of the city, the ParcGuell is most probably the most celebrated of his works. It originally was planned to be developed by Gaudi but only two houses managed to stand on the land before it was purchased and turned into a park by the city of Barcelona.