Barcelona Travel Frequently Asked Questions

Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and among some of the cities of the world which receive a large number of tourists all year round. Barcelona got fame for its extremely different ‘eerie’ architecture, somewhat like the gothic style of today. Besides this, it is a perfect spot for tourists to delight in different cultures and tastes. Whether you are looking for a holiday spent strolling along the golden sand beach or you want to indulge in sightseeing or shopping, this is the perfect place to come over.

When to visit Barcelona:
Barcelona is a sunny place all the year round so tourists don’t have to worry about plotting their visit in a specific season or time. But, to delight in the vacation thoroughly it is suggested that you plot your visit in the following months: May, June, September and October. July and August should be avoided since you will find July, a way too crowded and August, extremely hot to delight in the charm of the city. You may wish to visit it in winter season if you really like to drench in rain and cold winds.

Barcelona – what to see:
Barcelona is a fantastic place for sightseeing; it is your choice if you want to do this on foot or want to hire a boat, as both options are available and can be easily accessed. Some of the places you should not miss out on, in Barcelona are:

Picasso Museum:
As the name depicts you would see the incredible collection of all masterpieces here by the fantastic Pablo Picasso. The paintings are showed with respect to time period or chronology. You will find this experience an enlightening one as these paintings will serve to give you an insight in to the life of the artist. Even if you are not an art lover, you couldn’t help appreciating his majestic work.

La Aquarium de Barcelona:
If you have taken your kids along on the trip, then you must visit this aquarium. You would be able to study marine life up close and be thrilled with the experience.

Visit the Sagrada Familia:
This well-known tourist destination is basically a huge temple in Barcelona which was designed by the most skilled architect of Barcelona; Antonio Gaudi. An incredible fact about its architecture is that it started out in 1882 and the work is yet to be fulfilled. So, make sure to include this place in your itinerary while in Barcelona.

Suggestions:
Barcelona is culturally rich place, which is an amalgamation of ancient and new; historic monuments, gothic buildings and the modern shopping centers, cafes and bars. Make sure you visit a few of the restaurants here to not only get the taste of food and the wine, but also to delight in the traditional flamenco dancing of the Spanish music.

Barcelona Gothic Quarter is a must see tourist attraction to visit.