Barcelona, situated on the north eastern iberian peninsual and on the Mediterranean coast of Spains Catalonia.
The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona has a population of around 1,700,000. Barcelona is a spectacular city steeped in history and culture and art, with a warm Mediterranean feel. Founded by the romans, Barcelona has some of the best architecture in Europe.
Flights are available from most UK airports with a flight time from the UK to Barcelona's two principal airports (Barcelona Int'l and Girona) is around two hours and Barcelona realy is a city that has something to offer everyone boasting galleies, museums, zoo's, the famous
Camp Nou home of FC Barcelona, Fairs and Theme parks. Barcelona has 68 municipal parks.
Barcelona has seven beaches totalling over 7km in length the Sant Sebastià and Barceloneta beaches are Barcelona's longest and most frequented beaches. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers. January and February are the coldest months, with average temperatures of about 10 °C, the midsummer months of July and August are the hottest months, averaging temperatures of 30 °C.
Barcelona makes an excellent choice for a
city break at any time of year, whether a romantic Valentines weekend, chirstmas shopping break, or just a break to catch some of that Mediterranean sunshine.
Barcelona is easy to reach from
Salou,
Cambrils and
La Pineda with regular coach and train services and travel times between 1.5 to 2 hours. Check the bus station and the Plana bus ticket booths for further information on the excursions and tours that they run.
Out and about in Barcelona
A good place to start in Barcelona is the Plaça Catalunya from here stroll down the length of La Ramblas taking in the markets, street entertainers and atmosphere.

Other places to visit are the Tibidabo, Barcelona's amusement park, a magical park full of exciting attractions a favourite for kids.
A trip to the The Sagrada Família temple, the work of Gaudi, and a must see in Barcelona. Of course is the world famous
Nou Camp, home of FC Barcelona. For more information of what to see and do in this fantastic city vistit Turisme de Barcelona. For more tours and event tickets in Barcelona -
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There are a vast array of musical and sporting events that take place in Barcelona throughout the year, check out
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