Barcelona

Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was the most important and influential architect of the early twentieth century in Barcelona.
His ability was to combine organic shapes, worthy of more than a sculpture than a building, to the finest craftsmanships for the care of every aesthetic detail, providing every corner of a magical beauty.
Art lovers will not miss their most famous works such as Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Casa Vicens, Casa Milà, Bellesguard Tower and Casa Batllò.

Here you will eat the best paella in Spain (after Valencia, of course), especially in some of Port’s restaurants. To mention the Fonda del Porto Olimpico, where you can spell out even in winter during the beautiful days, and Martinez, with tapas, vermouth and Barcelona’s classic cuisine on the Carretera de Miramar. To book a table on the “terraza” to enjoy the magnificent view.

The most famous beach in the city, which is reached through alleys full of bars and fish restaurants. It is great for families and for those who want to have a beach holiday without being too far from the city. Ideal also for young people thanks to its varied nightlife.

Beautiful 4 km bicycle route from Barceloneta to the Parc del Forum. Here chiringuitos and the Barraca restaurant for great seafood dishes.

Huge concept store that occupies practically an entire block, with 6 different shops. Top international brands, perfumes, jewelry, household items, pop up stores of Spanish designers. It is a special place to enjoy and experience fashion, where the finest items can be discovered with the utmost attention to detail.

The cable way is next to Montjuïc funicular. The first is hung on a rope and is suspended for air, while the second is underground and is a rope-pulled train. The cable way takes an intermediate stop at the Mirador del Alcalde with panoramic views over the port and continues to Montjuïc Castle and Joan Miro’s museum.

The Gothic Barrio is a labyrinth of alleys, squares and palaces. The pulsating heart of the city, where the famous cathedral of Santa Maria del Pì stands, to get lost and find yourself walking without a destination. Take a stroll through the narrow streets full of shops and restaurants, have a coffee at Plaça Real or visit the nearby Picasso Museum for an unforgettable time.

From here begins the Raval, the multi-ethnic neighborhood. It was called Barrio Chino, because in the early 1900’s it was the ghetto where oriental workers lived. But it is also the former neighborhood of prostitutes, thieves and bullfighters. Today it is a trendy neighborhood, among ethnic restaurants, shops and artists. And here is also the MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, a great former hospice that today hosts events and exhibitions.

Barcelona’s most famous avenue extends over one kilometer from Plaça de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus Monument. A pedestrian area full of street artists and Miró mosaics set on the ground.

La Rambla is flanked by a multitude of souvenir shops, restaurants and tapas, the typical bars that serve delicious appetizers to accompany a beautiful caraffa of sangria or Spanish cerveça.

For sports enthusiasts, we recommend to visit the city football team and the FC Barcelona stadium, the Camp Nou, a duty for all fans.

La Boqueria is the paradise for food lovers. Its multicolored benches are a show of exotic fruits, tapas, spices and fish of the day and the famous ham Pata Negra.

The Font Magica, a fountain that is activated by creating spectacular water and light shows, can be reached from Port Vell through the funicular up to the Montjuic Park.