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"The happiest street in the world, the street where the four seasons of the year live together, the only street of the land that I wish would never end”. - Federico Garcia Lorca.
Be it the Gran Via, the medieval alleys, the Gothic Quarter, or the seafront, Barcelona is wonderful. Cosmopolitan and animated, the city is nice any time of the year and is a hugely popular destination for both romantic getaways or trips with the family. Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world and with nearly 20 million visitors a year, Catalonia is one of the most popular destinations ahead of both the Balearic and Canary Islands. The beautiful Catalan city of Barcelona has so much to offer with tonnes of places and attractions to visit, too. In this article, we’ve got some advice for those looking to travel there.
History and Culture in Barcelona
Barcelona is perfectly situated along the coast of the Mediterranean and is a very multicultural city, too. You’ll hear many languages being spoken in its streets but the two official languages are Catalan and Spanish. You can feel the city’s history in every one of its neighbourhoods.
The Top 10 Places to Visit in Barcelona
To discover the city, you’ll want to plan out an itinerary of things to see. Thus, you’ll feel like you’re getting the most out of your trip.
- The Aquarium Barcelona at Port Vell.
- The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
- Tibidabo Amusement Park
- The Arc de Triomf in Ciutadella Park
- The Sagrada Familia Cathedral
- The El Born, El Raval, and El Gotico neighbourhoods.
- Plaça catalunya and the Ramblas
- Parc Güell and the Carmel neighbourhood.
- The Picasso Museum or the Fundació Joan Miró
- The roof terrace at Casa Milà
- And many others!
”There is no man more complete than the one who travelled a lot, who changed the shape of his thoughts and his life twenty times.” - Alphonse de Lamartine
In short, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to visiting Barcelona. Your holidays in the city will be full of surprises so don’t hesitate to plan your trip to Barcelona to avoid being disappointing by missing something. Find out more about Barcelona's best attractions
Where to Stay in Barcelona
There’s a broad choice of places to stay in Barcelona. However, we recommend that you find a hotel near the centre so that you can walk around some of the city’s best neighbourhoods.
- Negresco Princess, Roger de Lluria, 16-18, L’Eixample.
- W Barcelona, Plaça Rosa Del Vents, 1, Final, Passeig de Joan de Borbó.
- Novotel Barcelona City, Avinguda Diagonal, 201.
- Sallés Hotel Pere IV , Pallars, 128-130, Sant Martí.
- Hotel SB Diagonal Zero Barcelona, Plaça de Llevant.
There’s something for every budget. Whether you want to walk around the city or be near a metro station for quick access to the beach, staying in the city centre is a good idea. Just make sure you budget for your trip. Find out more about accommodation in Barcelona
How Much Does it Cost to Visit Barcelona?
Barcelona is a popular holiday destination.
- A tour of the city on a tourist bus.
- A tour around the city of the main attractions.
- Audioguides for the museums.
- A queue-jump ticket for certain monuments.
- Guided tours inside the city’s main attractions.
The cost of living in Barcelona is also quite affordable, which makes visiting Barcelona cheaper than you’d think. To give you a better idea, here are some of the typical prices in Barcelona:
- Bread: €0.70.
- A 1.5L bottle of water: €1.50
- Coffee: €1.25.
- A pint of beer: €2.50.
- A newspaper: €1.30.
- A shirt from Zara: €29.95.
- A packet of cigarettes: €5.
The transport, however, can be a little more expensive than you’d expect. However, for around €2, you can get on the bus, metro, or train for a local trip. Find out more about the cost of visiting Barcelona Now you should know a little more about visiting Barcelona. Bon viatge! Before you go to Barcelona, you might want to learn some more Spanish or Catalan from one of the many talented and experienced tutors on Superprof. You can get language tutorials face-to-face, online, or in groups and since each type of tutoring comes with its pros and cons, you'll want to think carefully about which is right for you and your budget. Group tutorials are great for those on a tight budget as you can share the cost of the tutor's time and expertise with the other students. However, you won't get to enjoy tutorials that are fully tailored to you and what you want to learn. Face-to-face tutorials, on the other hand, allow the tutor to adapt every lesson to the student and their learning objectives. Generally, these tend to cost more than other types of private tutoring but they're also very cost-effective as every minute you pay for is spent teaching you. If you can't find any private tutors where you live, you can always opt for online tutors. As they don't have to travel to their students, they tend to charge less than face-to-face tutoring and when it comes to language tutoring, online tutoring can be just as effective as any other type of tutoring. Find more Spanish lessons London here on Superprof.
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