Barcelona, Spain
Spain's second largest city, Barcelona is a principal Mediterranean port, and therefore an important commercial location. Founded in Roman times, the city held political significance throughout a major part of its history, and was, at different times, the capital of the Counts of Barcelona and an important city in the Crown of Aragon. Known for industrial design, as well its service industry, the city is a popular location for conventions, no doubt partly due to its sunny weather during the summer months.
Those who want to take advantage of the great climate would do well to explore a few of the cities seven beaches that stretch a total of 4.5 kilometres along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. Of these, the Sant Sebastià and Barceloneta beaches are the most oldest and most famous.
With 68 municipal parks divided into categories such as historic, thematic, urban and forest, Barcelona offers a wide variety of destinations for those who like walking and hiking. The urban parks cover roughly 10% of the city area, giving nature lovers plenty of space to see the city just the way they want to. Montjuïc, the destination's largest park, is spread out over 203 hectares on its namesake mountain, and is a great spot to visit for those who want to get away from the city centre for a while.
As a city of its age should, Barcelona also boasts of many cultural venues, including the Gran Theatre del Liceu opera theatre, The National Museum of Art of Catalonia, and architect Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, the Roman Catholic church of the Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been under construction since 1882, and is scheduled to be completed only by 2026.
From its beautiful beaches, to its array of parks, performing arts venues and architectural marvels, Barcelona is truly a city that has the ability to cater to every kind of visitor. Whether you're in the city for a convention, or have decided to stop by to just savour the Mediterranean air, Barcelona will no doubt treat you with its age old hospitality.
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Your 2 night stay in Barcelona area, ES
Check-in: Friday, September 17, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Room 1: 1 Adult, 0 Children
Husa Pedralbes
This Barcelona hotel is close to Monestir de Pedralbes, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and Sagrada
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Expo Hotel Barcelona
In Barcelona's Sants-Montjuic neighborhood, this property is close to Placa d'Espanya, $29.00 Early Booking Bonus—Save 10% on Your Hotel Stay
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Eurostars Cristal Palace
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This 167-room hotel is a 5-minute walk from shopping and cultural attractions. Barcelona’s city center and Placa Catalunya are half km $51.30
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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
The neoclassical Majestic Hotel is located on the Eixample district's Passeig de Gracia avenue with its designer boutiques in central Barcelona, Spain. The hotel is one block from $50.09
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Caledonian
The Hotel Caledonian is located 12 kilometers from the Barcelona El Parat Airport. Located in the city's most central area, just a few yards from the Plaza Catalunya, the trade fairgrounds and $19.90
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Alimara
The Hotel Alimara in Barcelona is a deluxe hotel located in the upper part of the city, in the Vall d'Hebron district, near the Ronda de Dalt ring road. Just 20 minutes from the airport and with $14.34
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CITYPARK HOTEL NICARAGUA
In Barcelona's Sants-Montjuic neighborhood, this hotel is close to Placa d'Espanya, Caixaforum, $16.67
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Hotel HCC Regente
Housed in a modernist building built in 1913, the HCC Regente is a modern hotel sitting 150 metres from the sculptures, paintings and library of the Antoni Tàpies. Located in the upscale Eixample $20.90
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Hotel Fira Palace Barcelona
The modern Hotel Fira Palace Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Spain, adjacent to the Plaza de Espana, and within 500 metres of the Montjuic park and complex. The nearest metro $46.87 Early Booking Bonus - Save 5% on your hotel stay
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Hotel HCC Taber
Situated in the Eixample neighborhood, in the heart of Barcelona, this hotel is close to Fundacio Antoni Tapies, $19.14
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HCC Hotel Covadonga
The HCC Hotel Covadonga is located in the city center of Barcelona, Spain, along Avinguda Diagonal, the city's main thoroughfare. Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and Park Guell are $17.55
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Gran Derby
Situated in the business district, in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona, this hotel is close to Casa Mila, $21.55
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Ibis Barcelona Cornella
This Cornella Llobregat hotel is close to Fira Barcelona, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and Camp $7.08
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Bel Air Hotel
This Castelldefels hotel is situated on the beach. Regional points of interest include Montjuic. $21.33
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Tryp Barcelona Aeropuerto
This El Prat de Llobregat resort is conveniently situated near the airport. Fira Barcelona, Camp Nou, and $14.36
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Novotel Barcelona Sant Cugat
This hotel is located in San Cugat del Valles. Regional points of interest include Sagrada Familia and Parc $8.82
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NH Ciutat de Mataro
This design hotel is located in a shopping district, in Mataro. Features.The property has a restaurant, $7.70
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Silken St. Gervasi
This Barcelona hotel is close to Parc Guell, Casa Mila, and Sagrada Familia. Also nearby are $21.38 Early Booking Bonus—Save 10% on Your Hotel Stay Only 3 rooms left!
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Eurostars Mitre
The Eurostars Mitre is centrally located in the Ronda de Dalt area of Barcelona, Spain, one kilometre from Park Guell. Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are within three-and-one- $17.96
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Hotel Flor Parks
In Barcelona's Ciutat Vella neighborhood, this hotel is close to Gran Teatre del Liceu, Placa $30.78
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Key Attractions
- Barcelona Intl. Airport (BCN)
Barcelona International Airport, also known as El Prat, is the main airport serving Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest from the centre of Barcelona, in El Prat de Llobregat.
- Boqueria Market
The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria, is a large public market in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and one of the city's foremost tourist landmarks, with an entrance from La Rambla, not far from the Liceu, Barcelona's opera house.
- Bull Ring Monumental
A bullring is an arena where bullfighting is performed. Bullrings are often associated with Spain, but they can also be found in neighboring countries and the New World. Bullrings are often historic and culturally significant centers that bear many structural similarities to the Roman amphitheatre.
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