Barcelona vacations
August 9, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
For those after a fine combination of food and civic art a tourist could do no better than a visit to La Boqueria, the Mercat de Sant Josep, or St. Joseph’s Market. Housed in a stellar 19th century structure, dozens of produce stalls offering every kind of native fruit and vegetable greet wanderers. Then when it’s time for a rest, shoppers can sample one of the several superb tapas bars, such as Pinotxo.
Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
March 19, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
You can hop-on and off as many times as you like at any of the 44 stops. The Northern route and the Southern Route are two hours long, while the Forum route is 40 minutes long. The three tour routes are inter-connected so you can hop easily between each of the stops!
Barcelona Card
February 17, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
Barcelona City Card – Travel on the airport train is included. You can choose from 2, 3, 4 and 5 day passes – the choice is yours! Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as a city map
Barcelona Bike Tour
February 17, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
This Barcelona cycling tour is suitable for all ages and is not the least bit strenuous. You will ride at a relaxed pace, with no hills to conquer, and stops are made every few hundred yards at points of interest to take photos and hear the fascinating history and stories of Barcelona from your excellent guide. You’ll have the use of a comfortable and easy-to-ride bike, and gain useful tips and advice about what to do and see while you’re visiting Barcelona.
Montserrat and Cava trail tour
February 16, 2010 by Spain vacations · Leave a Comment
Leaving Barcelona, you’ll head straight to Montserrat. On arrival, you can visit the Royal Basilica where the famous 12th-century statue of the Black Virgin is housed. At 1pm on weekdays there is the opportunity to hear one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs, La Escolania de Montserrat. While you’re here, take the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, go for a walk in the surrounding parklands or ride the rack railway or cable car up the mountain.