When Spain is mentioned a lot of people immediately think of beach holidays and cheap package holidays, although there are many other excellent reasons to visit Spain. I have put together a list of my top 5 things to do and would encourage anyone going on holidays to Spain to make time for a least a couple of them.

1. Running of the Bulls: Every year thousands of people from all over the world flock to the streets of Pamplona to take part in Spain’s most famous fiesta to honour the Navarre capital’s patron saint, San Fermin. Anyone can take part although it can be very dangerous and probably best to watch from a safe distance!

2. Visit the Nou Camp: The home of FC Barcelona, the Nou Camp is the largest stadium in Europe with a capacity just short of 100,000. It truly is a sight to behold and if you only see one thing in Barcelona make it this.

3. Gaudi’s Barcelona: Antoni Gaudi was a unique and hugely talented architect. His work has a huge influence on Barcelona and you can see examples of this all over the city.

4. Tapas: Wherever you are in Spain tapas is a must. It is not a specific food type, but a way of eating. You will usually get a number of small portions of food such as chorizo, potatoes and tiger prawns.

5. Golfing At Valderrama: Valderrama is regarded by many to be the number 1 course in Europe. The 17th is notoriously difficult and tests the skills of even the top pros.

As you can see there are a whole host of options when it comes to holidays in Spain and you are sure to have a fun packed holiday whatever you decide to do.

Related posts:

1. Caravan and holiday park holidays back in fashion Most family finances have suffered in the recession, which has...
2. Malaga, city for holidays and culture The city of Malaga is more than just sun. Due...
3. Mediterranean Cruises A Mediterranean Holiday Cruise The Mediterranean is a popular holiday...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Buy your football tickets and visit this prestigious stadium, the largest football stadia in Europe. Holding approximately 102,000 fans.. the venue has been a home for some of the sport’s most glamourous and talented players.. such as Ronaldinho, Maradona, Ronaldo, Stoichkov and of course Lionel Messi.

The stadium also hosts a fantastic museum experience that allows visitors to tour the stadium and really feel the passion incorporated within this magnificent club… Més que un club.. Barcelona FC is not just a club..

Related posts:

1. Holidays To Spain – Top 5 things to do Spain has been at the top of the list of...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Barcelona – Site of 1992 Olympic Games

Barcelona has undergone sea change in terms of overall development since the hosting of 1992 Olympic Games. This event has been instrumental in complete transformation of Barcelona. Earlier, it used to be a rundown and boring industrial center with very few touristic offerings. Now, Barcelona has umpteen sporting facilities, in addition to other major investments. Barcelona is the second biggest city of Spain and Catalonia’s capital. Catalonia is one of Spain’s seventeen regions. Barcelona is a treasure house of historical buildings and architecture and none of this has been overshadowed by the latest construction and development. Rather, the new and old have blended so well and co-exist and in perfect harmony. You can see the old charm combining beautifully with the contemporary buildings.

About Barcelona

Barcelona is strategically located near the French border and has a huge Mediterranean coastline. The city is bustling with many kinds of industries like textiles, manufacturing, tourism and electronics and many more. The independent character of people is maintained very well by preserving the patriotic feelings quite strongly. You can see this to be prominently evident in Camp Nou, the home of Europe’s famous football team, Barcelona FC, when the crowds fiercely cheer on the home winning team.

Barcelona Climate and Time to Visit

Barcelona enjoys a balmy climate all through the year and hence, it is major hit with the tourists. The cheap air fare also makes Barcelona all the more popular and it has become all time favorite short break tourist destination of Europe. There are many low cost air carriers operating flights to Barcelona like ClickAir, EasyJet, RyanAir, Jet2.com, Vueling, Blue Air and Sterling Airlines and so on. The busiest time in Barcelona is in August. Barcelona is made up of many quarters and the most significant and interesting ones from tourist view point include Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Gracia and Barceloneta.

Getting In and Going Around

Barcelona can be reached easily by planes, rail, boats and buses. Barcelona can be best explored by Bus Turistic that links all the major tourist sites in the city. You can take the metro rail also to travel around the city. The exotic modes of transport include Tramvia Blau and Funicular. Biking is very cheap in Barcelona and you can easily rent bicycles. There are many bike tours available. If you are driving outside the city, then car is a viable option, otherwise parking is very costly near the famous tourist destinations.

Tourist Attractions

Barcelona has ample tourist attractions like La Rambla, Placa d’Espanya, Barri Gotic, Sant Pau del Camp, La Placa Reial, Tibidabo, Montjuic Castle, FC Barcelona, Olympic Port, Barcelona Zoo, Poble Espanyol, Palau Nacional, Palau de la Musica Catalana,Monestir de Pedralbes, L’Aquarium, Hotel Majestic and Hospital de Sant Pau in addition to many more. Barcelona houses many notable museums like MNAC, MHC, MACBA, Museum of City of Barcelona, Picasso Museum, Caixa Forum, Joan Miro Museum, Fundacio Antoni Tapies, Football Museum, Catalan Archeological Museum, Military Museum and Maritime Museum, Ceramic Museum and many more.

Barcelona has excellent festivals and events that are full of arts, entertainment, theater and you surely must witness all these interesting events. Barcelona is throbbing with activity at all times and has an exciting nightlife too. So, pack your bags and head for a Barcelona holiday.

Related posts:

1. Holidays To Spain – Top 5 things to do Spain has been at the top of the list of...
2. Malaga, city for holidays and culture The city of Malaga is more than just sun. Due...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.