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Barcelona is divided in Badalona, Castelldefels, Cerdanyola, Esplugues de Llobregat, Gava, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Molins de Rei, Sabadell, Sant Cugat del Valles, Sant Just Desvern, Terrassa and Viladecans

Costas : Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Costa del Geraf [ Castelldefels, Sitges ], Costa Maresme

The unmistakable works of Gaudi form the most lasting images of Barcelona: from his distinctive houses in the Paseo de Gracia to his monumental masterpiece, the awe-inspiring Church of the Sagrada Familia. Take the funicular up to Montjuich for its castle, Olympic Stadium and fine views, or ride the cable car across the harbour to the beach area. Las Ramblas offers an entertaining stroll.


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Camp sites Barcelona / Caravanning around Barcelona [ Catalonia ]

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide

Holiday Homes / Apartments in Barcelona

Interhome   -   Holiday homes Barcelona
All properties are checked on a regular basis. All homes can be booked on-line. Properties are shown by destination.

Hotels Barcelona

  Hotels in Barcelona   -   Hotel Guide Barcelona
Book your hotel in Barcelona online. Great range of to choose from. All hotels with special rates and good availability. Hotels in Barcelona Centre, Sitges, Pineda de Mar, Malgrat de Mar, El Prat de Llobregat, Castelldefels, Calella, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Sant Just Desvern, Esplugas de Llobregat, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barbera del Valles

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

Hesperia Hotels in Barcelona (Spain) from 58 €  

  Barcelona30.com   -    
Barcelona Cheap Hotels, Hostels, Apartments and B&B's

  Acevi Villarroel ****
It situated in the heart of Barcelona, to few meters of the Fair, Plaza España, Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia, an area where you can enjoy visiting the main principal samples of Modernism. Well communicated by subway, bus and very near the station of railroad Sants. Our hotel counts on the most modern installations, permitting our clients to enjoy high levels of quality, confort and service. Comfortable and spacious rooms with King beds, decorated in a minimalist style with wooden floors and elegant bathrooms.

  NH Numancia ***
Located just a few minutes away from the Barcelona business fair grounds, between the Plaza Francesc Macià and the Barcelona-Sants train station. Easy access to major thoroughfares and the airport.

  Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel *****
Located in the exclusive Diagonal Avenue, a 5 star hotel in the centre of the cosmopolitan Barcelona where you can enjoy its swimming pool, solarium and jacuzzi. In harmony with the character and features of the hotel, there is an exquisite choice of local and international cuisine at Contraste restaurant. The hotel also features an extensive health club (Aqua Diagonal Wellness Center), 24 hour room service, 28 meeting rooms, business centre, parking facilities and beauty salon.

  NH Rallye *** 
The hotel is located in the business district close to El Corte Inglés and just 50 m from the F. C. Barcelona soccer stadium with quick access to the airport and highways.

Hostels / Budget Accommodations / Apartments

 
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Sovereign Premium Holidays  [ ATOL 230 ]   -   Flexible Luxury Holidays Barcelona
Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.

Thomas Cook    -   City trips Barcelona

   -   Create your perfect trip to Barcelona.
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  Mundi Color UK
British subsidiary of the largest travel operator on the Iberian Peninsula, and the UK's Number One specialist travel operator to Spain.

Travel Guides Barcelona / Related books

Amazon.com - Travel Guides Barcelona 

Barcelona and Catalonia (Eyewitness Travel Guides)   -   by Roger Williams
Your holiday starts here! From flower-filled Pyrannean valleys to the beaches of Barcelona, explore it all with this essential guide. Unique cutaway maps and 3D models reveal the glories of Gaudi and the Gothic Quarter. Tips on where to find tasty tapas and the best bars will ensure your trip is one long fiesta!
Hardcover 176 pages (February 24, 2005); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Barcelona (Top Ten Travel Guide S.) 
Paperback 160 pages (April 7, 2005); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Transport / How do I travel to Barcelona

  Barcelona Airport
Barcelona is the arrival and departure point for flights from around the world. The airport is within easy reach of the city  -  see AENA [ Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea ]

    

 
Book cheap flights to Barcelona at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets Barcelona /  Bargain Flights
Cheap flights barcelona, price comparison possible. 

Barcelona is the Mediterranean's foremost cruise ship harbour. It operates services to the Balearic Islands and major ports.

  Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona [ TMB ]  -  Public Transport in Barcelona
Everything you need to plan your trips around Barcelona.
Where am I | I want to go to... | Maps | Timetables | Travelcards | How are you getting here | Barcelona Tourist Bus | Roman Barcelona Route | Modernisme Route | Romanesque & Gothic Route | Gaudi Route

  Touristic Barcelona Bus
The double-decker Barcelona Bus Turístic is the most convenient way to discover the city's most interesting and attractive sights. You can get on and off the bus as many times and for as long as you like at any of the 40 stops. Combine 3 routes with the same ticket -you have five transfer stops- and...let yourself be transported!


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  Turisme de Barcelona on line
Get ready to discover a modern, cosmopolitan, vibrant city which faces the sea. A convenient city which is the perfect place for a stroll. Barcelona opens its doors to you, so that you can enjoy its wealth of history and culture, its attractive range of shops, excellent cuisine, and a whole host of leisure attractions.
The climate, the Mediterranean light, the people, the beaches and its atmosphere invite you to experience it to the full at any time of the day or night.
Practical guide | Where to sleep | What to visit | Things to do | Where to eat | Shopping | Near Barcelona

  Barcelona City
Presentation of Barcelona | Art Públic | Civil rights | Commerce | Culture | Education | Environment | Health and care | International co-operation | Leisure | Mobility | Social services | Sport | Urban planning (C) | Useful phone numbers

  Catalunya
Website of the Generalitat, Government of Catalonia

  Arc del Triomf
Hoofdingang van de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1888 in het Parc de la Ciutadella.
  Barcelona Zoo
  Casa Ametller & Casa Batlló  -  see Gaudi
  Casa Milà, La Pedrera - zie Casamila.com
La Pedrera was the last great civil work with Gaudí performed before dedicating all his time to the construction of the Sagrada Família.
  Cathedral Barcelona  -  Catedral de Santa Eulàlia  -  see Wikipedia
Gothic cathedral at Plaza de la Seu, named after Holy Eulalia who died as a martyr in 304.
  Columbus Monument  -  Mirador de Colom
  FC Barcelona  -  This is the FC Barcelona official website
  Friends if the Ramblas
La Rambla is always a party; a clean color harmany; a soft wordl where the fragrance of the flowers, the song of the birds, the mensage of the newspapers, books and magazines, are mixed with equilibrium with the commercial nerve ans his rich arquitectonic-historic-artistic heritage, that give live and energy to the avenue
  Gaudi
La Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila [ La Pedrera ], Parc Güell [ Carrer Olot ], Casa Vicens und Casa Batllo
  Giants of Catalonia  -   Agrupació de colles de geganters de Catalunya 
  Island of Discord
  La Rambla 
La Rambla is a boulevard that runs from the city centre to the waterfront, most of the time crowded with tourists and locals until late at night and lined by florists, bird sellers in the higher part, craft sellers in the lowest, street entertainers, cafeterias and restaurants.
  Market  -  Mercat de la Boqueria [ Ramblas ]
  Montjuïc
  Museum about Gaudi  -  Museu Gaudí  -  see Gaudi
  Museum about Miro  -  Miró museum  -  see Fondacio Miro 
  Museum about Picasso  -  Museo Picasso, Carrer de Montcada 15-23
The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is indispensable for understanding the formative years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the more than 3,500 works that make up the permanent collection. However, the Picasso Museum also reveals his relationship with Barcelona: an intimate, solid relationship that was shaped in his adolescence and youth, and continued until his death.
  Olympic Stadiun, dates from the Olympic Summer Games 1992.
  Palau de la Musica Catalana
The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the world's leading concert halls.
Considered to be one of Modernism's chief exponents, it was built by architect Luís Domènech i Montaner between 1905 and 1908. In 1997 it was declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO
  Parc in Barcelona  -  Parc Geull  -  designed by Antoni Gaudí
  Parc de la Ciutadella 
  Plaça Reial
  Sagrada Familia, church designded by Antonio Gaudí  -  see Sagradafamilia.org
  Tibidado
  University of Barcelona 
  Zoo Barcelona  -  Parc Zoologic de Barcelona
Barcelona Zoological Park first opened its gates on the Day of the Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona, 1892. The collection of animals on show there came from a private collection kept by Lluís Martí i Codolar at La Granja Vella, his estate in Horta. He offered the animals to Barcelona City Council, and the mayor, Manuel Porcar, gave his approval to their purchase and the subsequent move to the publicly-owned site that was left vacant in Ciutadella Park after the 1888 Universal Exposition.

  Costa Brava / Girona
  Costa del Geraf 
  Costa Dorada
  Costa Maresme
  Lleida Region  -  Pyrenees

Cuisine  -  Spanisch cooking

  Spaintour  -  Typical Spanish Dishes
  Spanish Gourmet
Olive Oil | Saffraan | Spanish Pimenton | Spanish winen | Kruiden | Spanish Recipes Recepten
The Book of Spanish Cooking by Hilaire Walden
From apple cake to zarzuela, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the richness of the Spanish cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: This series's installments on North African, Mediterranean, Greek and French provincial cooking, antipasti, pasta, light pasta sauces, and pizzas and Italian breads.
ISBN: 1557880638
Traditional Spanish Cooking by Janet Mendel 
Traditional Spanish Food is based on village cooking, with broad regional styles. Following years of res earch and inspired by her love of Spanish food, Janet Mendel has brought together a wonderful collection of recipes, fro m pastries to paella.
Publisher: Garnet Publishing, Ltd.; ASIN: 1859640524

History of Barcelona

  Barcelona's history  -  see Wikipedia
The history of Barcelona stretches back well over 2000 years to its origins as an Iberic village, Barkeno. Its easily defensible location on the coastal plain between the Collserola ridge (512 m) and the Mediterranean sea, on the route between central Europe and the rest of the Iberian peninsula, has ...
Content : Origins [ Legends about the foundation of Barcelona ], Roman Barcino, Paleochristian Barcino, Visigoth Barchinona [ Jewish Barchinona ], Muslim Barshiluna, Barcelona in the Spanish Marches, Barcelona under the Crown of Aragón, Barcelona under the Spanish monarchy, The Second Republic and civil war, Franquism and Modern Barcelona.
  Barcelona Explore  -  Barcelona History Timeline
  Study Barcelona  -  History of Barcelona: Timeline of events

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

  Guitarra.net

Web Portals / Search engines / Barcelona Directories

  Study Barcelona
This site wants to show you what Barcelona lifestyle means, if you are interested in studying Spanish in the real context.

  Barcelona.com

  Portal Taurino  -  Portal Taurino Revista Taurina en Internet Bullfighting Magazine


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