Holidaying in Barcelona
With summer drawing ever closer, many people are finding themselves leafing
frantically through brochures trying to find a great holiday destination. For
those looking for a colourful European destination, why not try Barcelona?
Brimming with beautiful architecture, unbeatable food and a vibrant night life,
Barcelona has always proven to be a hit with holiday makers and you can see why.
Here’s a quick guide to what you might find in Barcelona if you fancied
holidaying there.
Fantastic Food. Wherever you go in Spain, you’ll be able to sample the
traditional Spanish fare of tapas, but in Barcelona you will also find many
restaurants selling wonderfully fresh fish as the city is bordered by the
Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy some traditional seafood paella or, if fish doesn’t
float your boat, sample any of the atmospheric tapas bars which provide
something for everyone. If you don’t know where to look first, the Lonely Planet
Guides give helpful tips about where to eat whatever your budget.
Astounding Art and Architecture. Blending medieval, modern and surrealist
architecture, Barcelona has long been acknowledged to be a city of great
culture. Home to the iconic buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí – find pictures
of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló to see what all the fuss is about –
Barcelona has a vast world of art and culture to explore. Take your pick of the
many galleries and museums, or simply stroll through the city taking in the
awe-inspiring architecture – both new and old.
Exciting Entertainment. If what you look for in a holiday is a vibrant
night life, then Barcelona could be the place for you. There are bars and clubs
to cater to everyone’s tastes, so you’ll never find yourself short of something
to do. If you’re lucky, you might even stumble across a traditional flamenco
night – a real treat for anyone curious about Spanish culture. For theatre buffs
there is always plenty to see, but do remember that residents of Barcelona speak
Catalan, so most plays will be performed in Catalan rather than school-taught
Spanish.
If you fancy a trip abroad to Barcelona this summer, Vodafone are now making it
even cheaper to travel abroad, as from the 1st of June to the 31st of August
they have abolished roaming charges on calls in 35 European countries, including
Spain. It’s worth signing up, if you’re not already a customer. To explore their
Passport service, check out the Vodafone site for more details and a list of
their phones. The
perks of the service mean that you can phone ahead to book restaurants,
excursions and plays without worrying about the extra cost. And with plenty of
cheap flights to Spain around, what’s stopping you from seizing the day? |
