Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid, and Travel Clearance has some great cheap hotels and bargain holiday deals here. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast and has a rich history dating back at least 2,000 years when it gained prominence as a Roman town under its old name, Barcino.
Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic and cultural centres, and its influences in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities
This beautiful city is full of what European cities are known for (outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums, and churches) and is fantastic for walking with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations. The core center of town, focused around the Ciutat Vella provides days of enjoyment for those looking to experience the life of Barcelona while the beaches the city was built upon provide sun and relaxation during the long periods of agreeably warm weather.
Stroll along La Rambla, a gorgeous tree-lined pedestrian walkway, the busiest and most lively street of the city, or the side streets for a cheaper, more local, and authentic experience of Barcelona. Near Placa Catalunya, you find more street performers doing stunts. Towards the pier, there are artists who will do pencil drawings, paintings or La Plaça Catalunya, connecting all the major streets in the city, the Placa is known for its fountains and statues, and the central location to everything in the city.
You can cruise miles of beachfront boardwalk starting from Barceloneta or get a tan on the beach, sit on a wooden bridge to Maremagnum and cool your toes at the waters edge: with a book, sandwich or just for a short rest. Wander the Barri Gotic , the largely intact medieval center of the city, enjoy your Sangria at La Plaça Reial , or just walk in Born, a very popular area with great restaurants and places to have a few drinks. Visit a Flamenco Show in a real tablao, ride the Cable Way to get from the sea front to Montjuïc mountain in Sants-Montjuïc or catch a performance at the beautiful Teatre del Liceu or the Palau de la Musica Catalana.
Barcelona has plenty of attractions to keep you busy on your holiday to this fascinating Spanish city.