Essential Tips When Going To Spain
When visiting Barcelona for the first time, one thing you should be prepared for is that you will have to go back again. You will never be able to cram all the sights and activities into one trip, and you will be left wanting to know more about this very special area. So enjoy what you can do this time and keep in mind those activities that you will want to try next time and try to relax.
For art lovers, the museum dedicated entirely to Picasso is one of the must visit buildings. It contains over three thousand pieces, the most important collection of his work in Spain today and this is houses in a medieval mansion. In the museum, you will be able to travel through the various phases of Picasso’s work, from Malaga, his home town, to Paris, then Russia, and finally to Barcelona. It is not surprising that the main focus of the exhibition is on his Barcelona phase.
Right at the harbor of Barcelona is the old town of Barcelona known as Ciutat Vella. The gothic sector, or Barri Gotic, which houses a fascinating cathedral, the Ribera area and the harbor area or Port Vell, is what it is made up of. To find the old town you just need to take a stroll down the main avenue on Barcelona, the flower stall lined La Rambla. Topped by the figure of Christopher Columbus, which sits at one corner of the old town is a towering monument which you will see as you walk towards the sea. On the opposite side or east, the old town is bordered by the Parc de la Ciutadella which houses a monumental waterfall or cascada.
A sight not to be missed for many football fans is the Nou Camp stadium. If you can go to a game, then this will really beat a simple sightseeing tour as you will be able to experience the unique atmosphere of one of the most famous stadiums in the world, home to Barcelona’s football team, usually known as Barca. Football season is September to May and you need to be sure to book your tickets well in advance.
You can hit one of the fabulous beaches along the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada if you have had enough of culture, history, and shopping in the city center. The coast line has clean Mediterranean waters perfect for a refreshing dip and it is also well maintained. Accommodation along this coast includes a wide variety of resort style hotels, beach front chalets, and self catering apartments to rent.
In Barcelona, there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday, a sightseeing weekend, a romantic honeymoon or somewhere to relax for the whole summer, you will find it all on this beautiful part of Spain.
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