Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia in Spain and the second largest in Spain with a population of about 4.5 million. Barcelona is the commercial centre of the Costa Brava holiday region. Do book your Barcelona hotel before arrival as Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. If you are looking for budget Barcelona accommodation in the best districts of the city, Barcelona eGuide provide you with a complete list of holiday apartments that will certainly match your taste and budget. Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, Barcelona city breaks, good climate, great food, excellent bars, wonderful museums, the list goes on. It is a good idea to research the district you want to be in to make the most of your holiday before booking Barcelona hotels. If you are flying to or from Barcelona you should look at getting the best airport parking .

A visual city with elegance and sophistication. A contrast of medieval and modern with five Barcelona buildings designated as World Heritage Sites. Museums, art galleries and architecturally significant streets and squares are all to be explored. Most people stay near the Ramblas or in the Gothic Quarter. A good place from which to explore the city including Gaudi's masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada Família Cathedral, and Parc Güell. There are plenty of cafés and Barcelona restaurants around the Ramblas along with shopping.

The funicular up to Tibidabo, or the cable car up Montjuïc provide views of Barcelona. Barcelona is a coastal city with four kilometres of beaches. Spring is a good time to visit Barcelona with temperatures around 20 degrees. During summer, it can become hot and humid and crowded.

Barcelona is the heart of Catalonia region, an economically rich area. Originally known as Barcino and founded in the 3rd Century. During the 5th Century the Visigoths controlled the city and then the Moors in the 8th Century. In the Middle Ages Barcelona was the capital of the Catalan empire and money was made from commerce. The 19th Century Barcelona emerged with active trade with the Americas. This brought a Catalan renaissance during the early 1900's and Catalonia was declared a Republic in 1931. Barcelona was taken by Fascist forces in 1939 and after Franco's death in 1975 democracy came and the Catalan language was once again used.

Barcelona eGuide lists the very best Barcelona hotels, provides a Barcelona restaurant guide, details Barcelona attractions and Barcelona tours. Barcelona official eGuide is the primary source for Barcelona tourism information for Barcelona. For complete Barcelona Information please use the navigation on the left of this page, the Barcelona site map or the quick links below. The team at Barcelona eGuide very much hope that you enjoy your Barcelona travel and have a wonderful time in Barcelona.

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Agbar Tower
Animal attractions
Apartments to rent in Barcelona
Architecture .. lots of fantastic buildings to view
Art Galleries .. well worth looking at
Attractions in Barcelona.. a summary to help you

Backpackers and Hostels for cheap Barcelona accommodation
Barcelona areas.. the places that make up Barcelona
Beaches
Budget accommodation Barcelona

Car Hire

Day trips to explore the surrounding area

Entertainment
Environment
Essentials.. all the practical stuff for Barcelona

Fun attractions

Gardens and Parks
Getting around Barcelona
Getting to Barcelona
Golf courses

History of Barcelona
Home page
Hotels in Barcelona

La Pedrera.. one of the big Barcelona sights
La Rambla.. the place to stroll and observe
Language.. a few Spanish words to help you
Last minute hotel bookings

Map of Barcelona
Museums.. and there are so many!

Orientation.. an overview of Barcelona

Pictorial eGuide.. images of Barcelona
Podcast of Barcelona

Restaurants in Barcelona

Shopping and where to find it all
Skateboarding .. popular in Barcelona

Tours.. have a look at the organised Barcelona tours
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