Spring-Summer in Barcelona : crowded city full of color and energy with open air Café-Terraces,chiringuitos (beach bars), flower filled parks, summer festivities and traditional cuisine is just the perfect season to be in the most amazing city of Spain, Barcelona!

 

Spring-Summer Flower Bloom  Barcelona is definitely a sea of color in spring-summer. There is many suggestions when it comes to this season. Collserola Natural Park located behind the hill of TIbidabo a place where you can do any kind of sports without venturing far from the city. This place offers walking trails, biking trails and lots of other things you can do to enjoy natural fresh air. Twice a month except on August this park offers “astronomy nights” with great information and hands-on telescope experience. Another iconic place to visit is Park Guell of Gaudí where you can enjoy amazing views from the terrace. If you are a rose lover Parc de Cervantes I Rosera is the park for you. With a collection of over 2,000 different species.

 

 Café Terraces  Roof top Bars in amazing hotels, Open Spaces, terraces over looking the Mediterranean Sea.This chill out terraces where you can go with friends and have a cocktail night with stunning city views.
From Ramblas to Raval, Passeig the Gracia to Barceloneta just to mention few of them. This season definitely marks the beginning of a great weather for you to enjoy this open spaces and roof top gatherings.

 

 

Beaches in Barcelona  A city known around the world for having the best beaches. When the weather is heating up, you definitely need to be ready for an awesome time. From La Nova Icaria Beach, Mar Bella Beach, San Sebastiá, Bogatell, Paseig Maritimo to Barceloneta and few more. The long coast line is just full of great beaches and people hanging out at the chiringuitos or “beach bars” listening to live music sitting and enjoying a cocktail and light meal with friends and family.

 

 

 Catalan Cuisine  Spring-Summer season is definitely the most enjoyable. As the beaches of Barcelona comes to life you may enjoy a tasty paella, a traditional seafood noodle broth at sea side. Or just a great shrimp salad with seasonal vegetables. Spring-Summer is a good excuse to be inventive in the kitchen and this cuisine experts are definitely great on being creative.

 

 

 

While the city warms up and starts leaving some winter clothing behind and submerse themselves into a great weather, this up coming season is definitely ready to give you an amazing time in Barcelona!

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The Sagrada Familia

We don’t have to remind you how beautiful and well-known Gaudi’s work is. Initiated in 1882, and nature themed, this cathedral is still to this day in construction. You will be able to visit it for 10€. It opens at 9 am and closes at 2 pm. 

Montjuïc Hill

This vast park possesses many touristic places and activities, some of these including the castle, the Olympic stadium, the old Spanish village (that you can visit for 6- 9 euros), Miro’s foundation, the Greek theatre and many others. This is a nice hill pleasant for long strolls under a fresh marine wind during a hot summer´s day.

The Ramblas

Barcelona’s Champs Elysées, this avenue is a central place for touristic shops. The statues (human disguised) most definitely animate this street situated close to the Gothic areas.

The “Paseo de Gracia” 

Take a walk down this road where, in the olden times, rich and famous Spanish people went to walk at the weekend to boast. It is now still a famous passage where you will be able to find the Pedrera House (entry costs 11 Euros), the Battló house (between 15 and 18 Euros for a visit) and various luxury shops such as Chanel, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent…

The Picasso museum

Although much of his work is kept for private collections, this museum displays numerous paintings of this famous painter. Located in calle Montcada, between Jaume I and Arc de Triumf metro stations, this museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am till 8 pm.

The Gothic area

It is a small pedestrian area and this part of Barcelona is very typical and home to many small bars, and restaurants. There you will find Barcelona´s cathedral and the Pie’s church which possesses the largest European rosette. 

The park Güell

Known worldwide, this park was created by the famous Barcelonese architect Gaudí. Initially built as a luxury park which would have regrouped beautiful properties, it was finally turned into a gorgeous park where you can admire Gaudi’s work (mosaic sculptures, aqueducts…).You will be able to visit the Gaudí museum located in the park Güell. The entry is free; it opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm.

The Spanish village

Testimonial of the architectural history from all Spanish regions, this small village located in Montjuïc Park, near the national museum of Catalan Art, was built in 1929, for the international exposition. It opens Monday to Sunday, from 10 am till 6 pm.

The National Museum of Catalan Art

You can get to thismuseum via the Montjuïc Park or the “plaza de España”. Its slogan, which resumes the entire museum, is “one museum, 1000 years of art”. Come to admire paintings and sculptures by the best Catalan artists. The price of the visit is 8.5€; the museum opens at 10 am and closes at 7 pm between Tuesday and Saturday. It opens from 10 am to 2.30 pm on Sunday.

El Camp Nou

On November 29, 1899, Hans Gamper founded Futbol Club Barcelona, along with eleven other football enthusiasts, a sport that was still largely unknown in this part of the world. With a capacity of 98,800 seats, Camp Nou has the largest seat capacity in Europe!  It is located in western of Barcelona, approximately 5km from the city centre, in Arístides Maillol Avenue, in the Les Corts district of Barcelona. You are sure to enjoy a true Camp Nou experience when you go there: it opens at 10 am and closes at 5.30 pm. The price is 18.10€ per person.  

 El Born area 

El Born is a small, fashionable, but also very authentic village. Glassmakers and designers are located everywhere. Feel free to engage in dark alleys to discover the old Barcelona. It grew in the 13^th Century due to a commercial prosperity, El Born (The Ribera) along with the old Gothic Area makes up the old of Barcelona.

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Amazing places to meet and enjoy the views and the weather. Barcelona's parks are very numerous. People from all ages come to relax and escape from the heat. Immediate interaction with nature makes this places incredible locations for relaxation. You will find an eclectic variety of Parks from theme and urban to historical.

 Barcelona's main parks are:

The Park Güell (c / Larrard 59):

It was built by Antoni Gaudi in 1922 and was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco..Gaudi was commissioned by Eusebi Güell, Catalan businessman wanted to do a luxury development or garden neighborhood of 60 homes. The project was not successful. In the end, only the park was built, and what an amazing result!
It is characterized by colorful tiles and  fountains with sculptures of allegorical animals.You can wonder around  the 100 columns underneath the terrace.
The Guell´s house where the family used to live is located also in the park.This property  became part of the city  and was open to public with free entrance. Is an experience that you don’t want to miss surrounded by amazing nature and breath taking views.

Mountain and the Montjuïc Park:

Is a combination of different options like: Castle of Montjuic, the Miró Foundation, the Spanish Village, the Olympic Stadium. It has a garden of roses, sculptures, and a couple of restaurants where it is very pleasant to walk during the summer. You can take the bus (number 55) or by cable car (for 6 € / person) offers an incredible view over the city and the Mediterranean Sea.

Parc de Joan Miró Parc Escorxador (c / Aragon):

Parc de l'Escorxador, Is this public park was built on the site of the former municipal slaughterhouse or escorxador in catalán. Dedicated to the painter Joan Miró. It is located very close to the central Plaça d'Espanya.
Today is one of the largest parks in the city, occupying an area equivalent to four blocks of houses in the neighborhood of Eixample.
It has many gardens and trees, with mostly Mediterranean vegetation, abundant pine trees and pergolas and vines.
It is an exceptional entertainment area. It has a paved plaza, a pond, a playground and even a space for the needs of pets.
In the park you will find several buildings and monuments. In the interest section of the Parc de L'Escorxador have all the information.
It is located north of Barcelona, in the neighborhood of Horta, near the Metro station Mundet.

Parc de la Ciutadella (Avenida Marques d'Argentera):
Located near the Arc de Triomphe in central Barcelona. This park has a beautiful fountain, a lake, palm trees, and orange ... Felipe V had it built after the war of succession and was refurbished for the Universal Exhibition of 1888 and it hosted. This park is ideal for a relaxing time, go with friends or children to walk around various museums like: Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Zoology, located in the Castle of Three Dragons, and the Museum of Geology and as the Zoo (1940) are within their premises.
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Just a  few kilometers from Barcelona, Sitges:City that has hosted many artists such as Santiago Rusiñol, Ramon Casas, Miquel Utrillo and Charles Deering among many others, also  tourists and people from all parts of Spain. For many the secret that makes this city so magical is in its light, with over 300 days of sun per year, this said by many painters, sculptors and writers of the end of nineteenth century that came to settle in this small fishing village. Art and creativity are the key words to describe this city, which besides being cosmopolitan is also rich in architecture.

Full of amazing history, Roman culture that mixes, Arabic and Medieval. Sitges also offers various festivals like “The Sitges Film and Culinary Festival” and the famous “Jazz Music Festival of Sitges” during the months of June and August. You can also visit some museums or palaces like Maricel Palace, the Cau Ferrat Museum, or the Church of San Bartolome and Santa Tecla.

Right next to the natural park of Garraf, Sitges community count with  17 beaches, each with its own personality. All with direct interaction with nature. Sea caves that are formed by the power of the ocean, waves seething at the rocks sometimes producing huge caverns. Definitely one of the few reasons that makes this city an ideal place to spend the day or to plan your vacation.

After a long day by the sea you can enjoy the view by relaxing and enjoying a delicious dinner at the “Can Martí Restaurant”, where you can experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine or a wide variety of tapas. “La Casa Hidalgo” will delight who likes fresh seafood like lobster, shellfish and mediterranean fish traditionally cooked.

The gay community is very well accepted and welcomed. The city offers great places for the community such as “Bar La Locacola” or the “Beach House”. But there are many more ... visit: http://www.gaysitges.com/portada.html and you will find your perfect place.

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Come and experience a "discovery" ride in a hot-air baloon!

"BALLOONING"   Located 30 minutes outside Barcelona offer you a high quality experience full of emotions : A hot-air balloon ride over spectacular Catalonian landscapes, a magical and unforgettable adventure. Enjoy a new sensation of freedom and the tranquility of floating through the air with a panoramic view from up to 3000 feet high. Discount for groups and or families are offered as well as special events.

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Start off spring with a bang and take a day trip from Barcelona to Valencia for Las Fallas this weekend! The festival is filled with fireworks and flames, the whole city being set ablaze with high-spirits. The population of the city grows to over 3 million for the next five days as people from all over Spain and the globe travel to see the unique celebration. The celebration begins with the creation of niñots, huge cardboard or plaster statues created to depict satirical scenes or current political figures. Some of the niñots are over 7 stories tall, costing over $75,000 and taking over an entire year to construct. These giant dolls remain on display until March 19th, La Crema, or the Day of the Burning. All of the streetlights in the entire city are turned off and at exactly midnight, the niñots are set afire, igniting the city with a blast of glowing light. The festival carries on into the night, the streets are lined with fireworks around literally shake the streets with a climactic explosion around 2am. Why not book your apartment in Barcelona today and get a head start on one of the most specaticular festivals in Spain!

With the sun shining and spring finally here, there´s no better way to get to know Barcelona than with a bike tour of the city. You´ll be able to see and experience parts of the city unseen by bus tours with a guide explaining the deeper insights of Barcelona and the secrets of the different neighborhoods and quarters. The bike tours are great for families and kids of all ages with plenty of stops at the city´s best restaurants and bars to grab a refreshment or snack on the way. The bike tour is a great way to see all the most famous sites in Barcelona, such as the Sagrada Familia and the sunny beaches as well as some lesser known attractions. There are a variety of tour options, varying in length and area, but each one gets you around faster than on foot and more in depth than on a tour bus.  Book your apartment in Barcelona today and sign up for a  tour to get to know the best of this amazing city!

Next time you´re planning a day trip; consider traveling up the coast line of Spain to the picturesque landscape of Costa Brava. Take a one day excursion to the beautiful and secluded beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal clear water. With the weather warming up, the Mediterranean coast of Spain is a great place for a relaxing weekend to swim, snorkel or catch some sunny rays. When you´re nice and relaxed, explore the quaint villages and take the age-old trail that winds between them. You´ll be able to learn a little more about Catalonia´s history while seeing old monastery ruins, olive orchards, and terraced mountain sides, losing yourself in the charming peacefulness of the charming Costa Brava villages. At the end of the day, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch by the beach or at a local mountain restaurant, and take in the sea breeze and the sun a little more before heading back to Barcelona. Book your apartment today to enjoy Barcelona and day trips down the coast of Spain.

 

With the weather warming up in Barcelona and along the coast of Spain, it´s the perfect time to take a day trip and see the fantasy Dali-land in Figueres, a small town about two-hours from Barcelona. The museu Dali is filled with some of Dali´s most famous works of art, and the renovated theatre is personally decorated and designed by Salvador Dali himself.  The museum is a surrealistic portrayal of Dali´s life, everything with no logical order and without any sort of audio guide, a request by Dali himself. You´ll be able to look closely into Dali´s personal life, specifically the boat hanging above the tire tower representing his soul mate Gala and the tears representing her death. Look next at the homage Dali paid to Mae West, a room where her face can be seen in the furniture only from a certain vantage point. You can spend hours in the surrealistic museum, looking at how Dali portrayed famous works of art in the most peculiar ways. 

If you haven´t had enough of Salvador Dali yet, take a trip from Figueres to Cadaques, about a 45 minute drive, to see the Dali House, his home where he created most of his bizarre artwork. His home, which he shared with Gala, proves how a person´s creativity can be expressed through all types of medium. His front door, a work of abstract art, was created when he asked the local fishermen to wipe their brushes on it when they finished painting their boats. The house is left almost exactly as it was when Dali moved out in 1982, after the death of Gala.

Dali´s house and museum are both reflections of Dali´s personality, fun and a little bit provocative. Before you leave Barcelona make sure a trip to Figueres or Cadaques is on your list of things to do, and don´t forget to book your Barcelona apartment today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sure Bus Turistic provides a great tour via bus, but if you´re looking for a tour on two wheels we´ve got some options for you! 

 

Do you want a motor on your bike?  If so, the Barcelona Scooter Tour is the trip for you.  On this 3-hr tour you will ride 125cc automatic scooters with four-stroke engines.  The tour starts in the Barceloneta area and an English-speaking guide leads you throughout the city, covering every facit of Barcelona. 

If you prefer some exercise while touring, we´ve got four great options for you! The first three options leave from Orbea Bicicletas (C/ Gran De Gràcia 1, Barcelona) and the fourth leaves from Plaza Sant Jaume.  The length of the tours vary, but they are all conducted in English. 

The first option is the Mountain Bike Tour---Caldes de Montbui.  You will be picked up for a drive to Caldes de Montbui, your base for the bike tour, only 22 miles (35 kilometers) away.  This  5-7 hour full-day tour allows riders to see Barcelona´s countryside as never before.  Your tour will end in "La Font de Lleo" the most famous fountain at Caldes de Montbui , where you can witness the hot Thermal spring waters coming from the fountain.  The next option is the Barcelona Natural Park Bike Tour which is less strenuous and much shorter.  The Collserola Natural Park is an oasis in the Barcelona metropolitan area providing the population with a green wooded area away from the crowds. It contains around 10 million trees, 1,000 species of plants and almost 190 species of animals, reptiles and birds.  Here is where you will ride for 2 hours.  The third option also takes place within the Collserola Natural Park, yet it takes place while the sun sets!  The Barcelona Sunset Bike Tour enables riders to see the lights of many of BCN´s landmarks light up as the sun in the sky goes down.  The last tour parallels the Sooter tour in that its goal is to get you to all the sites within the metropolitan area of BCN.  The Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour takes about four hours, and the tour enables riders to choose destinations of greatest interest. 

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