Barcelona

Barcelona tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Barcelona is a truly astounding city that captivated many of its visitors and has enjoyed renewed interest since hosting the 1992 Olympic Games. Tts fascinating history combined with its prestigious architectural and artistic heritage means the sights are seemingly endless, while at the same time the locals know how to have a good time. From bull fights to Picasso, beaches to tapas bars, Barcelona is Spain’s most dynamic city.

Attractions in Barcelona

The famous avenue of Las Ramblas is a fine stroll from the entertainment area of Port Vell into the city, before pulling up a seat at one of the charming little cafés in the area for some tapas and paella.

Montjuïc presides over the port and city and is home to some fine art galleries, leisure attractions, soothing parks and the main group of Olympic sites.

Barcelona is also home to Europe’s largest aquarium, which includes an underwater glass tunnel from which to view sharks.

The old quarter of Barri Gotic boasts the stunning Cathedral de la Santa Creu and many notable Roman remains, the Olympic Port is a cosmopolitan hub with a wide range of modern entertainments.

Exploring beyond Barcelona’s city confines is particularly rewarding. Spectacular mountains, interesting suburbs and a lovely coastline, all worth exploring by hire car. Numerous of fascinating sites can all easily be reached by hire car. Click here for Barcelona car hire.

Hotels in Barcelona

The distinctly Catalan city of Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain and there are plenty of hotels to be found to accommodate the crowds of tourists. The main hotels operate on-line reservation systems. It is best to book your hotel in Barcelona on-line as you will benefit from discounts given on the actual hotel rates.

In every part of the city are sufficient lodging facilities. From budget to renowned 5 star hotels, suitable rooms are available for all budgets. Besides hotels, numerous of bed and breakfasts, serviced apartments and guesthouses are scattered throughout the city. It is advisable to reserve a Barcelona hotel on-line before you arrive. Especially during high season many of the hotels rooms are booked.

A great new site that aggregates feeds from several hotels sites is www.hotelscombined.com which shows plenty of hotel rooms, with the best rates guaranteed.

Airport and car hire in Barcelona

Barcelona Airport was recently renovated and modernised for the Olympic Games in 1992. Barcelona’s Prat Airport lies in Llogregat, 12 kilometres southwest of the city centre. International flights and transatlantic crossings arrive at Terminal A. The airport has domestic connections with Madrid, 40 flights daily, and other areas of Spain. Three terminals serve the airport. Passengers can follow a connecting walkway to transit between the terminals. Duty-free shopping is on hand in Terminals A and B. An array of other shops is also located in these two terminals.

You will find taxi ranks directly outside the terminals, with services available around the clock. It takes about 25 minutes to reach Barcelona by road.

The airport of Barcelona has some of the reputed car rental companies represented. By hire car the duration of the trip to Barcelona is less than half an hour. Barcelona’s surroundings are great for making day trips by hire car. Hire cars for Barcelona can be booked online for the best deals.

For the motorist, the highways are well developed, safe and easy to negotiate. Major routes enter the city from the north and south. Hiring a car is the most convenient way of getting around Barcelona and its lovely surroundings. The coastal roads are perfect for some great day trips by hire car and offer the traveller excellent views; and the countryside scenery is similarly rewarding. Pre-book car hire for Barcelona here.