Living and Travel
The Olympics were held in Barcelona way back in 1992 and the city benefited from it hugely with the renovation of the coastline from slums to leisure areas, up-market marinas, colourful harbours and luxury hotels. What was once wasteground has now been transformed into Villa Olimpica, an entertainment area with a cinema, parks, beaches and a leisure marina, all set off by the famous twin skyscrapers of the Hotel Arts, the Torre Mapfre and Frank Gehry’s copper fish sculpture. You can find apartments to rent in Barcelona that are spacious and elegantly furnished with all the latest mod-cons, and within walking distance to this district. The actual Olimpic Stadium is located on the hill of Montjuic and has the capacity of accommodating 65,000 people, these days it’s the base of Espanyol football team. A popular tourist attraction, particularly amongst sports fans, it’s well-known that no country boycotted the games in Barcelona, the first time this had happened for 12 years. Although originally designed in 1929 it wasn’t used until the games in ’92 and these days holds concerts and football games there.
The Barcelona World Race is a non-stop sailing race around the world with 15 double-handed (two-crew) teams sponsored by big brands as Hugo Boss, Renault and Mapfre. Some outside assistance is permitted, although subjected to rules and penalties. The Barcelona World Race 2010/11 is the second edition of the regatta. The first race was in … [Read more...]
Barcelona is a very popular destination all year long, and each season has its special attraction. Also well known for its night life and endless options of bars, restaurants, clubs and more, Barcelona is a favorite for New Years Evening. Wether you want to enjoy a great dinner, go out clubbing or celebrate in the streets, Barcelona has something … [Read more...]
Since 1992 , year of Barcelona Olympic games, there are 4.2 km of golden sandy beaches only 10 mins from the city centre. 1) The Barceloneta Beach. This is the first beach close to city centre. You can get there with metro (yellow line) stop Barceloneta. Walk on the Passeo Joan Borbo full of sea food restaurants, cafés with terrace. At the end … [Read more...]
Metro stop Barceloneta Let’s go to the playa by tube? Barcelona: 4km of beaches, 10 min away from the centre & 272 sunny days a year. Get tanned on the beach, dive into the waves, surf, windsurf and kitesurf. Go jogging, roller-skating or cycling on the Passeig Maritim or wander in the marina while taking a look at the beautiful yachts … [Read more...]
Select an area for more details: El Gotic - Rambla, El Born, Eixample, Gracia, El Raval, La Barceloneta El Gotic - Rambla The historical centre of Barcelona from Plaza Cataluna down to the old harbour (Columbus statue), alongside the Rambla: 1,3 km... To be seen : The Ramblas & the living statues The Plaza … [Read more...]
Barcelona Metro Walks 7 routes by metro to discover Barcelona Price 12,50 €/ route including a 2 days pass for metro, bus, a map of the metro, a map of one intinary , explanations and photos of the main buildings, monuments you can see on the way. You can buy this Metro Walks ticket at the Turist office down the stairs on Plaza … [Read more...]
If you are coming in Barcelona for the first time, take the Hop On - Hop Off bus tour. With the nice weather, you can sit on the panoramic desk and discover Barcelona from above. You can hop on the bus, and hop off to see the sight and then hop back on another bus again to go to the next sight. You can stop at the Sagrada Familia, the Gaudi … [Read more...]
CDLC Restaurant Passeig Maritim 32 Barcelona Ph : +34 932 240 470 Terrace on the seashore (Port Olympic, down from Frank Gehry big metal fish) and big place inside. Enjoy a long table for a group. Small lounge places for 2 or 4 people. Very cosy decoration, oriental, budhist, candles .... special atmosphere. World fusion food. … [Read more...]
Bestial terrace with view on the beach These best beach front restaurant are located on the Paseo Maritimo, under the huge metalic fish and the Arts hotel. BESTIAL Port Olympic Ph 93 22 40 407 Website Bestial Nice place to eat on the beautiful terrace with view on the beach…garden with palmtrees in the Olympic area. Port … [Read more...]
Opium Mar Barcelona You can enjoy an exclusive night out in one of the bars, clubs and live music places all over Barcelona, but it can be difficult to make a choice. Most clubs are empty before 2 am, but if you enter before 1 am sometimes its possible to enter for free or to pay half of the price. March 2012 Opening of the OCANA, … [Read more...]
For many spectators, the Tour de France route is an opportunity to discover the regions it passes through. On the 9th of July the Tour de France will end it´s 6th stage in the city of Barcelona. At around 4pm the first cyclists will enter the city and at around 5pm the last person will arrive at the Olympic stadium on the Montjuic … [Read more...]