Holidaying in Barcelona, Spain - By: Asifkhan

Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia and the second most heavily populated city in Spain. It is located in northeastern Spain, approximately 160 KM from the French border. The population is roughly 1,509,500. Barcelona has 53 museums and galleries, 143 cinemas, 6 beaches, 62 parks and gardens, and well over 2,000 restaurants. Let's get moving as there is so much to see!

Barcelona is excellent in the daytime with the wonderful beaches surrounding this city, in addition to the amazing museums, galleries, shopping and parks. There is simply plenty to do in the daytime, particularly on a pleasant day. There is also though plenty to do in the evenings in Barcelona and we discuss some ideas below.

A Barcelona city breaks offers the tourists a chance to see and experience the city of Barcelona from close quarters. The visitors get discounted Barcelona holidays by way of cheap airline tickets, affordable and comfortable accommodations at good hotels. Most of the hotels in Barcelona are conveniently located in the city centre with easy accessibility to different tourist attractions. This short city break has something to offer to everyone looking for excitement, exhilaration, sightseeing, shopping and the ultimate Spanish experience.

Barcelona has 6 beaches, just for you. All of their beaches offer drinks and ice cream, children's games, lifeguards, hammocks, telephones, and sport areas. Barceloneta Beach, one of Barcelona's most popular beaches, also has a restaurant and canoes available. Mar Bella Beach, another beach in Barcelona, has an aquatic motorbike that you may use if you choose.

When in Barcelona don't overlook taking a taste of their delectable Catalan cuisine. Try sampling the escudella, suquet de peix and their wide array of fish and seafood dishes. For dessert, try crema catalana (custard with a caramel crust) and mel i mató (cottage cheese and honey).

If you haven't done your shopping check out Eixample for fashion shops and jewelry stores. The Pesseig de Gracia is also abounding with commercial galleries. You can also find two department stores with designer boutiques in the Diagonal area. In Placa de las Glories Catalanes is a flea market called Mercat de les Encants selling unique antiques and trinkets.

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