Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a must-visit during your stay at Hotel Barcarola. The city is sometimes called the capital of Spain due to its worldwide fame.

The city is becoming increasingly popular, partly due to the achievements of its football team. But aside from that, Barcelona itself is a magnificent city. There are several famous places you must visit!

La Ramblas and La Boqueria 

One of them is the promenade called La Ramblas. It is a unique large green street filled with beautiful birds and flowers. At one end of the boulevard, you have the port, and at the other end, the Plaça de Catalunya. The Plaça de Catalunya is known for its beautiful fountains and statues.

Near the boulevard, there is also La Boqueria, a food market. This is the most famous market in all of Barcelona! Here they sell the freshest ingredients, such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and much more.

Beautiful parks 

In addition to the beautiful walk, the Parc de la Ciutadella and Park Güell are also highly recommended. As soon as you enter the Parc de la Ciutadella, you experience tranquility. The park is located in the center of Barcelona, yet it still provides peace. The park has several gardens designed by a famous French landscape architect. In addition to these beautiful green gardens, there are play areas for children, making the park fun and interesting for them as well.

The other park, Park Güell, is located on a hill in Barcelona. The park also has beautiful gardens designed by Antoni Gaudí. It could be said that the park is a unique sight. In addition to the beautiful architecture the park offers, there are also several trails and viewpoints that provide an impressive view of the city of Barcelona.

The church of the Sagrada Familia 

In addition to the parks, another well-known masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí is also in the center of Barcelona. This is the church of the Sagrada Familia. As soon as you enter the church, you feel overwhelmed by the grandeur and beauty of this church. It is definitely worth visiting!

You can also go shopping in Barcelona. The city offers a wide range of shopping options, from luxury boutiques on the Passeig de Gracia to cozy markets like the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria. Barcelona is really worth visiting!