Central Barcelona Hotels

Because of its uniqueness, Barcelona has three main attractions spread around the city center that cannot be overlooked. The first one is Old Town where the Gothic Quarter, La Ribera district and Born Market are located. The most popular and visited monument in the city is Sagrada Familia, a famous cathedral. The seaside is also one of the preferred parts of Spain that attracts many tourists. You can admire the beautiful waterfront and coastline in the Olympic Port. Numerous shops, outdoor terraces and discos which fill the area and it is all for the entertainment of the visitors or tourists. But this is not all you can find! Below you can see a few more important attractions that make Barcelona a beautiful, cultural and historic place.

La Sagrada Familia

The building is located in the city center of Barcelona and it is visited by over fifty million people every year. It has always been an impressive church, and it was over a hundred years ago that the building was being constructed with money from donations. La Sagrada Familia is the most famous creation of the architect Antonio Gaudi and you will be amazed by the views offered if you climb the winding spiral staircase.

Picasso Museum

Pablo Picasso is the most famous artist that Barcelona is proud of and he is also the most celebrated figure of Spain. He lived in Barcelona and that is one of the reasons why the Picasso Museum is located in Barcelona. If you are visiting the city and you are an art lover, you cannot deny yourself the pleasure of visiting the Picasso Museum. Picasso came to Barcelona in 1894, fell in love with the city, and after that he divided his time between Paris and Barcelona. He was one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

Casa de l'Ardiaca

It was constructed in the 16th century, over an ancient Roman wall, and it once was the archdeacon's residence. An outstanding piece is the gothic-style central fountain located in its courtyard.

L'Aquarium de Barcelona

It's one of the major tourist attractions in Barcelona and it's a place where kids or youngsters can enjoy themselves. If you are planning a family vacation this is a need-to-see attraction and you will spend quality time here with your loved ones, and at the same time watch the various sea life.

La Rambla

It's a long boulevard where you can find anything from mime artists to lovely boutiques that sell flowers and a place where you can find activities to fill your day with, but also will make a night out special. If you ever get here, don't miss Palau de la Virreina, a great mansion constructed in the 18th century, which is next to Boqueria market.

Port Vell

The port is located in La Rambla, beyond the Columbus Monument and this is where the Olympic Games in 1992 took place. Here you can have fun and take boat rides around the harbor.

Tibidabo

Looking to the north, Tibidabo is the highest point in Barcelona. At 512 meters above the sea level, it has an amusement park where many locals come to have fun.

Barcelona Aquarium

The tourists seem to be enjoying themselves here, making Barcelona Aquarium, located in Port Vell, one of the most visited attractions of the city.

Barcelona Zoo

This is the top attraction for children but not only, and it has a great number of animals for you to see.

Placa Catalunya

It is the main square in the city centre of Barcelona and it's located in the Gothic Quarter. The square has beautiful sculptures and great buildings surrounding it, revealing the great architecture that makes tourists come from all the corners of the world here, in Barcelona.

Monument a Colom

The monument was created in the memory of the explorer Christopher Columbus. You can see it if you decide to take a walk 20 minutes from La Rambla.

Barceloneta Beach

Here you can find restaurants serving great sea food, natural fresh and tasty. The beach is near the city centre of Barcelona and it has Icaria Beach right after it, another beautiful place in Barcelona.

Ciutadella Park

This is a green space located in the heart of Barcelona where you can have a picnic and relax watching the beautiful water displays and the fountain that will make you think you're in front of a waterfall.

Passeig de Gracia

It's an important road in Barcelona. You can find on both sides charming boulevards where Gaudi left two of his creations: La Pedrera and Casa Battlo.

Shopping

El Triangle

Located in the city center of Barcelona, El Triangle is a shopping center that offers many fashion shops, perfumes that will fit anyone's taste and you can shop for furniture, jewelry and accessories. The shopping center is located in the Plaza de Catalunya just where Ramblas begins.

L'Illa

The shopping mall is not really in the city center of Barcelona but you can easily get there using the large range of transportation in the city. It is located in the Avenida Diagonal and it has coffee shops, bars, boutiques and restaurants and also a 4-star hotel and a park you can relax in.

Vincon

It was founded in 1930 and it's an original place to shop in for things you need for your home and you can do this at the ground floor of Vincon. On the next floor you can find a beautiful display of furniture that will make you rethink the way your home is decorated.

FNAC

In Barcelona you can also find bookshops and FNAC is one of them. You can find it in L'Illa and in Plaza Catalunya. Here you can find film developing, music, books, news and magazines.

Laie libreria cafe

Here you can find books about Barcelona's unique architecture but you can also have a shopping break and enjoy a great coffee on the upper floor where you can find a classy cafe-restaurant. The cafe is located at 85, Carrer de Pau Claris.

Loewe

This is a place for fashion lovers and you can find here chic handbags, beautiful suitcases and accessories. The place is located on 35, Loewe at Passeig de Gracia.

Colmado Quilez

If you get hungry and want to go out for lunch this is the best place to go to. You will taste here the best food and a great cup of coffee and it is in the center of Eixample, a famous district in Barcelona.

Carrer dels Banys Nous

If you're a fan of antiques you can find great places to shop in Carrer dels Banys Nous in Barri Gotic, filled with antique shops where you can find astonishing souvenirs.

Galeria Maeght

Art lovers can visit the gallery in Carrer de Moncada, 25 and it is the biggest of the chain of commercial galleries found here.

Joyeria Bagues

The jewelry can be found in Casa Amatller (Passeig de Gracia, 41) and you can shop here if you are looking for quality stones.

Regia

Here you can find quality perfumes and there is no doubt that it's one of the best perfume stores in Barcelona.

Arpi

It can be found at La Rambla, 38. Here you can shop whatever you need to shoot perfect photos or make great videos during your vacation and is frequently visited by professional snappers.

Camper

If you are looking for great shoes pay a visit to Camper. You can find it at Carrer de Valencia, 249.

El Ingenio

You will enter a fantasy world while you are visiting the store and you will be surprised by the carnival masks, crazy accessories and other fun things.

Events calendar

EIBTM

This is an annual meeting of expert panellists and it takes place from the 1st of December to the 3rd of December. Here people can be advised by the experts and discuss trends, make new contacts and renew the old ones and learn how to improve their business.

Fira de Santa Llucia

This is an annual Christmas fair and, dating from 1786 and held outside Barcelona Cathedral. The most loved feature of Fira de Santa Llucia is caga tio, similar to a Mexican pinata. The caga tio comes from Catalan mythology and it's about Christmas tradition.

BAC!

The Barcelona International Festival of Contemporary Art is held in December and representatives from galleries all over the world come here.

Gigling Guiri

This annual event is held from January 24 to December 21 and for one or two days a month, usually on Saturdays, top comedians come up to the stage in Cafe Teatre Llantiol and show what they've got.

Procession of the Three Kings

It is locally called 'Cabalgata los Reyes Magos' and it's a Christmas tradition of the Hispanics. People gather at the Moll de Fuesta to see the three kings' arrival and it is held every year on the 5th of January.

Sa Pobla

This event is held in January and you can see drummers, costumed singers and red dancing devils. Sa Pobla is celebrated by residents in the Majorca District of Barcelona.

Barcelona Half Marathon

The marathon takes place every year in February and it is only the warming up for the citizens before the big marathon that takes place in March. It is a 21,097 meters race and it is from Passeig de Picasso Street to the Arc de Triomf.

Carnival in Barcelona

The carnival is also held in February and it is a fun event where you can watch tortilla-making competitions and the 'Gran Rua de Carnaval' parade. The Catalonians are experts when it comes to spicy sausages that explode on your tongue. The streets are filled with party-lovers and it becomes a stage for a great show.

International Percussion Festival of Catalonia

It is held in February and performers all over the world come here to show off their skills.

Barcelona Marathon

This marathon is held every year in early March. It was first held in 1977. From Badalona to L'Hospitalet thousands of runners go right through the city. The Marathon starts at the Avenida Maria Cristina below the hill of Montjuic and it ends here as well.