Situated on the northeastern coast of Iberian Peninsula and the on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the capital of Spain and one of the cumulative cultural destination of Europe. Dated back to the Roman Empire, the history and the heritage of Barcelona are amongst the oldest in the world. Barcelona is one of the unique cities managing its curious contrast of ancient and Gothic civilization with great modernization and latest sky scrapper. City University of Barcelona is another popular education destination of the world with more than 10% of students are from the abroad. Barcelona port is amongst the busiest Mediterranean port and is always busted with people for shore side activities. Tourists can find here many pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants packed with people and also one of the Spanish nightlife in nightclubs. These all gives a strong reason for foreigners to visit this marvellous and historic place and millions of visitors end up their tour in Spanish capital. There are many low cost airlines from all parts of Europe and other countries have direct flights to Barcelona. With its Barcelona International Airport being a main airline hub for the flights from Europe there are many low cost airlines from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm to Barcelona. Book online cheap international flights to Barcelona from your city with Directflights.
The enchanting city of Barcelona is a visual delight, and has an atmosphere that combines elegance and sophistication with provincial charm. In exploring its streets you'll discover medieval romance in its Gothic quarter and the awe-inspiring delights of the fantastic and sometimes outrageous Art Nouveau architecture of Gaudi and his contemporaries.
The funicular up to Tibidabo, or the cable car up Montjuic both offer breathtaking views over this city. Its skyline is perhaps most famous for Antoni Gaudi's masterwork, the still incomplete church of the Sagrada Familia, as well as the city's huge Gothic cathedral. The artistic legacy of Barcelona is one of the city's most appealing offerings, with museums containing extensive collections of the works of Miro and Picasso.
Barcelona is also a shopping Mecca, with the city's flair for style reflected in its numerous boutiques and markets, open late into the afternoons. As the sun sets, and the city's many bars and restaurants open, the night comes alive. Dinner is served at any time between nine o'clock and midnight, and the festivities around the bars and nightclubs carry on well into the early hours of the morning.
Barcelona is the commercial centre of the popular holiday region known as the Costa Brava, the northernmost Mediterranean seafront in Spain, as well as the Costa Dorada to the south. The coast is dotted with popular resort towns, many retaining their age-old charm, which can be easily reached from the city.
There are many things to do in Barcelona with its ancient city area, take a walking tour and see the Cathedrals and its surroundings, Parc Guell, Picasso Museum, Casa Mila also known as a “La Pedrera” and many other fantastic places to understand this city and its culture. Plan your Barcelona holidays with Directflights and have a wonderful Spanish vacation with cheap Barcelona hotel reservation and Barcelona car hire.