| The vibrant city of Barcelona has got something for | | | | of food imaginable, and of course, this being Spain, |
| everyone thanks to its fabulous parks, architecture, | | | | samples for tasting are freely and willingly offered! |
| shops and beaches. Add to that, countless art galleries | | | | Five things you MUST do in Barcelona. |
| and museums and you truly have a city brimming with | | | | 1- Stroll slowly along Las Rambles, Barcelona's |
| an exciting mixture of fun and culture! | | | | wonderful shopping boulevard, and enjoy the shops, |
| It is a great destination, summer or winter, and in these | | | | and street stalls. Stop for a coffee or a drink at one of |
| credit crunch times, there is accommodation available | | | | the many cafes and bars, and just people-watch! |
| to suit every pocket. | | | | 2- Visit the famous church of La Sagrada Familia, |
| If you are a fan of art, this is the place to be as, over | | | | Gaudi's famous masterpiece. This is the city's most |
| the centuries, this Catalan city has been home to many | | | | iconic building, and will feature on any tour of Barcelona. |
| famous artists and architects. | | | | And no, from the outside, it really does NOT look real! |
| The most famous of these is without a doubt Antoni | | | | Truly a fascinating building. |
| Gaudi, and many of the buildings in Barcelona are | | | | 3- Don't forget Picasso! Even if you are not a fan of |
| monuments to his very distinctive style. Not to | | | | his style of art, you really must not leave Barcelona |
| everyone's taste, but an absolute must-see for every | | | | without viewing his paintings at the Picasso Museum. |
| visitor. | | | | The entrance fees to all the museums and galleries in |
| The most famous landmark in the city, the Sagrada | | | | the city are very reasonable, but do check the opening |
| Familia Church, is his masterpiece and is a fabulous | | | | times, as they can vary quite a lot. |
| fairytale building. It was started in 1852, and | | | | 4- Visit Sitges, the historical seaside district, which is |
| unbelievably, is still being worked on today. | | | | just a short train ride from the city centre. As well as |
| Pablo Picasso lived in Barcelona for many years, and | | | | its historic sites, Sitges is well known for its night-life |
| there is a permanent exhibition of his paintings in the | | | | and beaches. |
| Picasso Museum. There are dozens of other | | | | 5- Eat Paella! There are so many different versions of |
| museums and art galleries, but don't worry if culture is | | | | this national dish, with each region claiming theirs is the |
| not your thing. | | | | authentic one! You will find dozens of restaurants in |
| Head for Las Ramblas, a wide tree lined boulevard | | | | Barcelona each with their own recipe.......take your pick |
| that stretches over a kilometre all the way to the | | | | and enjoy with a glass or two of cava! |
| waterfront. It is home to all sorts of shops, cafes and | | | | Whatever you decide to do in Barcelona, you will find |
| bars, and boasts one of the biggest and best indoor | | | | yourself wanting to return again and again to this most |
| food markets in Europe. It really has to be seen to be | | | | colourful of Spanish cities. |
| believed. There are hundreds of stalls selling every kind | | | | |