Barcelona is a beautiful example of a cosmopolitan city that is full of history and art. It is a bustling city that is full of life and a pleasure to visit. Set on the Mediterranen coast of Spain, Barcelona enjoys lovely weather that can get very hot in July and August when everyone is looking to get outside the city and to hit the beaches. Spring and autumn are lovely times of the year to visit, or in summer if you are doing it as part of beach holiday also. Barcelona is full of outdoor markets, restaurants and cafes. It is a great city to walk around and see the historic old buildings. All this can be done while enjoying the warm weather and a good coffee to revive you if the walking tires you out.
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Car Rental
Car Rental is not always needed directly in the city of Barcelona, however, so many people come to the region to explore more than the city itself. Most tourists fly in to Barcelona International Airport or Barcelona Girona Airport. Car Rental is available in both airports and also in the city of Barcelona itself, as well as in other large towns and cities. Both airports in Barcelona are usually busy and so booking your rental car in advance is always recommended. Car Booker compares the rental car prices of all providers in the region, meaning that you get the pick of the best prices and deals on your rental car whether you want a small city car, a large family car or a luxury sports car or SUV!
Top things to do
Where to start.. must sees in Barcelona include the works of Gaudi including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, a magical place where you can see amazing buildings and tile work designed by Gaudi as well as his home which is now open as a small museum. Definitely take a stroll along La Rambla and stop off for tapas or drop into the food market (mornings are better) to see the most colorful collection of food imaginable! Take a trip to Camp Nou, home of Barcelona FC and try to see a game. For beach time, go to Barceloneta. To entertain the little kids and big kids go to Tibidabo Amusement Park. And if you still have some time left, hit the shops for high street and high end shopping.
Road Trips
Generally speaking, the Catalonian province has a variety of landscapes which are just waiting to be explored, the most popular tourist destinations are the Costa Brava, the Costa Dorada, Montserrat and Terres de l’Ebre which has two national parks and a river delta. For an art trip, head to Figueres and visit the Dali Museum, for beaches go to Barceloneta or Sitges. For mountainous beauty all year round and skiing in winter, drive to Andorra and the Pyrenees in your rental car and hit the hiking trails or the slopes. For volcanic beauty take a drive to Olot and Besalu and Banyoles. For something a little different, you could drive to the Finca Tiana, a non-violent training ground for Bullfighting.