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The city combines an impressive friendly atmosphere a buzzing street life and excellent climate. The city’s connections are only getting better thanks to a next airport terminal and the fast-train connection to France, scheduled for completion in two years. But most of all, Barcelona is an inspiring city, combining unique Gaudi architecture, a creative and design-oriented culture, a cosmopolitan life, a strong gastronomy and the sea (beach). The city has come a long way since its revamp for the 1992 Olympics!!!
Gaudi, the architect who left an unmatched mark on Barcelona , designed the best-known buildings (and parks!) in the city.
Gastronomy, with Ferran Adriá talking the lead as a creator and research. He has his workshop in the city where he experiments and creates new flavours and textures.
Shopping. Barcelona created the Barcelona linking a wide variety of stores. Shopping is quoted as the preferred activity by tourist when asked about their activities in Barcelona .
Las Ramblas, one of the famous single streets in the world, charms visitors with its small flower and animal stalls, human statues and vibrant street life.
Its more than 4 km. of beaches which, since the 1992 renovation, are integrated into the city. What better place to have a paella in the sun?
The Mercat de la Boqueria: for many, the emblematic market is the city’s best. It is surely the most popular, thanks to its rich colours, smells, and human spectacle.
Casa Milà: The terrace or Gaudi’s masterpiece, also knows as La Pedrera (The Quarry) impresses visitors for its uniqueness and magnificent views. In summer, enjoy a drink up top (included with the price of admission) while listening to live music.
Plaça Catalunya and the surrounding area: this is the true heart of the city. Banks, designer fashion, department stores, old cafes and avant-garde shops are founds here. Stores featuring leading luxury brands line Passeig de Gracia.
El Liceu: this beautiful opera house, renovated after a fire, offers several rooms for private events.
Casa Almirall; “the Admiral´s place” is a modernist bar in the middle of the Raval neighbourhood. Unique in the city, it has kept its original furniture and sculptures since 1860, when it was frequented by artists seeking inspiration.
Traditional cafés: Barcelona is full of them. El Café de l´Opera, Els Quatre Gats and the Escribà cake store are emblematic places with a historical and bohemian feel. All form part of a strong café tradition.
Flash Flash: Opened in 1970, this local bar is simply a classic. Decorated in black and white and stylishly kitsch. Flash Flash is a place to see and be seen.
Torre de Collserola: designed by Norman Fosters, this telecom tower overlooking the city offers a 200sqm vista point you won’t want to miss. Ideal for cocktails and dinners.
Large restaurants that cater for groups include El Xalet, Can Travi and La Font del Lleó, to name a few.
The new beaches of the Olympic Port include trendy bars and clubs like Pachá, Catwalk, Carpe Diem and Shoko.
CCIB: the convention centre, created for the 2004 Culture Forum, offers 100.000sqm of exhibition and meeting space and a 3.000 pax auditorium.
Palau de de la Música Catalana: a true jewel of Catalan modernism which can be rented for events.
Historical venues: the Llotja de Mar (old stock exchanged), the Drassanes (old shipyards and current maritime museum, Gaudi’s famous Casa Batlló (fairytale façade included!),the impressive Castell de Montjuïc on the hill of the same sane and several museums like the contemporary art venue. MACBA or the Sala Oval of the MNAC at Montjuïc…….Almost any historical venue can be rented for events in Barcelona .
Poble Espanyol: a re-creation of typical Spanish village, which includes many bars and restaurants in a closed fortress-like monument. Widely used for cocktails, dinners, concerts. . . . . .
Fira de Barcelona : the trade show grounds are divided into two areas: one next to Plaça Espanya ant the other closer to the airport. Together, they boast 365.000sqm of exhibition space and a convention centre.
Montjuïc: home of the 1992 Olympics, the small mountain offers a wide range of venues such as the sports arena Palau Sant Jordi or the Olympic stadium, some of them with views or green areas. All overlook the city.
Agbar Tower by Jean Nouvel: it is the city’s most striking new building, thanks in part to ever changing coloured panels.
Contemporary architecture venues include the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and the Joan Miró Foundation, both in Montjuïc.
The outskirts of Barcelona offer countless beautiful country home equipped for events. Mas de Sant Llei (which includes outdoor activities and ever a heliport), Mas Solers (a beautiful fourteenth century palace), Mont Sant Benet, Sant Miquel de Fai (and old monastery), Masia d’en Cabanyes (country house built in 1798 with a large garden), Bell Reco, Masia Museu Serra, Mas Canovas all boast country charm and modern amenities.
Wineries: Bodegas Torres, the large wine producer, offers a fully-equipped convention centre and visits and activities related to wine culture. Vallformosa also offers its winery convention centre.
Badalona: next to Barcelona , the city has the BCIN convention centre with 1.600sqm for meetings.
La Mola: a new conference venue (opened in August 2008) near Barcelona in the middle of a 14.000 hectare Natural Park and next to one of Europe’s best golf courses also has 4.000 sqm in meeting space.
60 km. from Barcelona , the recently-opened Olympic Congress Centre in Lloret de Mar offers a 500 seat auditorium as well as various meeting rooms seating up to 360 guest banquet-style in beach resort comfort.
Views Barcelona at dusk from a catamaran while sipping cava from the region. A classic!!!! You can also organise your own regatta.
Shop at the world’s most famous food market, La Boqueria, then cool a Suquet de Peix (fish soup) und the guidance of a star awarded chef. Then, of course, eat!!!
Catalan traditions, dance sardines (a traditional Catalan dance where participants form a circle and dance holding hands) and become integrated into the everyday city.
See the industrial side of Catalonia al Colònia Güell, where the industrialist set up his own company town complete with a church, factory and school, in the 19th century. Gaudí was the main architect.
Discover local wine and cava culture with activities and visits organised by large wineries such as Codorniu, Bodegas Torres or Vallformosa (these places also usually include a convention centre).
The Football Club Barcelona Museum is the second most-visited museum in Catalonia.
Barcelona is in the top20National Geographic recommended cities, the most visited city in Spain, and the second gay destination in the word
Is Gaudí the most famous architect in the world? According to architectureweek.com, he is the most searched for architect onlime.
Will the Sagrada Familia ever be completed? Builders broke ground in 1882 and expect to finish around 2020. Solely financed by private donations due to separation of Church and state, progress has been irregular.
The current chief architect of the Sagrada Familia is so in love with that he left his native Japan for Spain and converted to Catholicism. That’s passion!!!
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