Why should you visit Barcelona?

Beach in Barcelona
Beach in Barcelona

As a major tourist attraction, many are drawn to Barcelona. Particularly in the summer months, when the weather is at its warmest. There is a magic about the culture and atmosphere that is difficult to come by at home, because you become so accustomed to it, you ignore cultural quirks after awhile.

You can’t ignore it in Barcelona though. If you are not much of a traveller, spend more time on the internet playing on partypoker, or watching your favourite TV show then you might have difficulty picking a holiday destination. Here us out. Why should you pick Barcelona?

The beach – You will never be too far from the water when you visit Barcelona. The beach front vibe is very different to the hustle and bustle of other parts of the city. The sand is soft and clear, the view picturesque. Nothing beats the refreshing sea breeze after a day out in the city.

Tapas – We are sure you have tried tapas, but nothing compares to that available in Barcelona. You can walk into a restaurant, a bar, or a café anywhere across the city, and it will no doubt serve tapas. You can enjoy a full feast, or simply snack on a small bowl with a relaxing drink. The perfect pick-me-up after a morning of sight seeing.

Shopping – For many of you, shopping is no laughing matter. Luckily, shopping isn’t in Barcelona either. From the quirky boutiques in the Barri Gothic, to the designer labels scattered across the centre. We have it all.

History – You can find one of the most extensive Picasso collections at the Museu Picasso de Barcelona. The perfect spot for the art student, and others who appreciate world culture. Or perhaps you can walk through the city and lap up the presence of architect, Antoni Gaudi. His influence is felt within the unique walls of the city. Check out the Casa Museu Gaudi along Passeig de Gracia, for some of his finest work.

Madonna Barcelona 2012

madonna BarcelonaGreat news to everyone!! Madonna will come to Barcelona in 2012 to perform in Palau Sant Jordi. There will in fact be two Madonna concerts in Barcelona, so if you are a hard core Madonna fan, you can see her two nights in a row as she performs on June 20th and 21st in Palau Sant Jordi. Barcelona will be one of the first stops for Madonna on her tour in Europe this year, so do not miss out on this event which might be the concert(s) of the year in Barcelona.

Madonna will also stop in several other cities on her Europe tour, so cities such as London, Paris, Vienna and Amsterdam will also be visited, but the best concert will for sure be the one in Barcelona. If you are looking for tickets for any of the Madonna concerts, you can use the ticket link further down on this page for more information and the possibility to buy tickets to this or any other Madonna concert in 2012 online.

Did you know that Madonna was born in the 50’s? There are not many ladies born in the fifties in such good shape and managing to make so great shows as this lady. Be sure to be there are she comes to Barcelona in June!

Madonna Barcelona
June 20-June 21st
Palau Sant Jordi

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Barcelona hotel recommendations

Barcelona hotel recommendations
Barcelona hotel recommendations

If you are coming to Barcelona in the near future, we have some nice hotel recommendations for you. The hotels featured here have cheap prices currently and they all have good locations in Barcelona, very useful when you visit Barcelona for the first of for the tenth time. Take a look and we hope you will find a hotel suitable for you, and in the price category you would like to find one.

Five stars
Hotel Rey Juan Carlos (near Nou Camp)

Four stars
Expo Hotel Barcelona (not super central)
Eurostars Ramblas
Royal Ramblas

Three stars
Ciutat de Barcelona
Internacional Cool Local Hotel

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Barcelona Dungeon

This article could be a great one with information on Barcelona Dungeon and show pictures, give you an address and so on. But, so far there is no such thing as a Barcelona Dungeon, meaning that if you want such a thing to become reality, you better contact Merlin Entertainment for them to create a Dungeon in Barcelona as well.

So far such Dungeons exist in York, Edinburg, Hamburg, Amsterdam and of course, the most famous, in London.

If there should ever open a Barcelona Dungeon, we will of course write about that!

Gods and Myths of Antiquity. The evidence from Hispanic coins

Hispanic coins
Hispanic coins

Prepare for a new exhibition named Gods and Myths of the Antiquity in the National Art Museum in Barcelona. The exhibition Gods and Myths of Antiquity provides a close-up of the divinities, myths and cults of the inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th century BC to the arrival of the Visigoths.

The exhibition is organised in three sections, the first of which examines Greek and Oriental cults. The second part of the exhibition is devoted to the religious beliefs of the indigenous populations of the Iberian Peninsula. The third section looks at the presence of Roman gods and cults in Hispania up to the arrival of the Visigoths.

If this sounds interesting, check out this exhibition in the most beautiful museum in Barcelona.

Gods and Myths of Antiquity. The evidence from Hispanic coins
February 23rd, 2012 – March 17th, 2013
National Art Museum of Catalunya

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Catalunya MotoGP 2012

MotoGP Barcelona 2012
MotoGP Barcelona 2012

The annual MotoGP race in Barcelona, at Circuit de Catalunya, will be arranged between June 1st and 3rd in 2012. If you are in for high speeds, adrenaline, loud engines and lots of fun with thousands of people watching together with you, then the Catalunya MotoGP 2012 is the place to be.

Catalunya MotoGP 2012
June 1st-3rd
Circuit de Catalunya

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Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Formula 1 in Barcelona
Formula 1 in Barcelona

The Spanish Grand Prix in 2012 will be one of the highlights of the year, and an event that will bring tens of thousands of people to Barcelona. Who will win the race this year? For action, excitement and lots of fun, this is an event to visit. The venue for the Spanish Grand Prix is the Circuit de Catalunya which you can read more about here.

The date for the Spanish Grand Prix in 2012 is May 13th, and the final race starts at 14.00. Do not miss it for the world!

Spanish Grand Prix 2012
Circuit de Catalunya
May 13th

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Sonar Festival 2012

Sonar Festival Barcelona 2012
Sonar Festival Barcelona 2012

Sonar Festival in Barcelona in 2012 will be THE festival of the year in Europe, with loads of famous artists, late night concerts and great parties. So, if you would like to be there in Barcelona on the Sonar Festival, order your tickets as soon as possible. This isnt only about the concert, this is about the atmosphere of a great festival. Do not miss out on the Sonar Festival in Barcelona in 2012.

Sonar Festival Barcelona
June 14th-16th

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The Cranberries Barcelona 2012

The Cranberries Barcelona
The Cranberries Barcelona

The Cranberries is coming to the best town on earth in 2012, to Barcelona! On Monday the 9th of July they will enter the stage in Poble Espanyol, and they will rock the stage and make a great show. This is so far one of three concerts planned in Europe in 2012, so you better enjoy this concert and order your tickets within shortly. In addition to the Barcelona concert they will also perform in Madrid and Paris.

The Cranberries Barcelona
Poble Espanyol
July 9th, 2012

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Lenny Kravitz Barcelona 2012

Lenny Kravitz Barcelona
Lenny Kravitz Barcelona

If you are a Lenny Kravitz fan staying in Barcelona in the start of June 2012 we have great news to you. Lenny Kravitz is coming to town and will do a great concert in our city on June 3rd, in Sant Jordi Club. If you would like to be there on the Lenny Kravitz conert, buy tickets using one of the links on this page.

Lenny Kravitz Barcelona
June 3rd, 2012
Sant Jordi Club

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