A Spanish Bonanza in Barcelona

Welcome to Barcelona – all Barcelona flights will touch down at its prize winning international airport. Located in Spain Barcelona can boast of being one of the world's most beautiful and exciting cities. There is much to do and see in Barcelona and because of its mild climatic conditions throughout the year a visit to this city can be planned without taking weather conditions into account. With 4 km stretch of glorious sandy beaches, the city attracts a lot of tourists happy to bask in the Spanish sun and sea.

Spain has been home to a good few famous personalities such as Picasso the painter and Gaudi a world famous architect. Several buildings like the Familia, Casa Mila and Sagrada were designed by Gaudi. Museums and art galleries abound in and some have been dedicated to Picasso, Barca the famous football club, and Miro. One of the most important and famous streets in ramblas which exhibits modernist architecture. Places of interest to visit in the city would be the Museu Picasso, the Museu Maritim and the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Barcelona has its fair share of entertainment. Every year two major art festivals are held – El Grec and La Merce. But throughout the year concerts and other shows are held to entertain locals and visitors. Caixa Forum and Monvinic also offer fine entertainment. For shoppers bent on taking memorabilia back home, visits to Vila Viniteca, Vincon and Mantequeria Can Ravell could probably help your search. Travelling on Barcelona flights to this wonderful city can give you a taste of its excitement and beauty.

Food in Barcelona would have to include ingredients such as garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. Because Barcelona is close to the Mediterranean Sea, seafood is a popular item on all menus. Probably the most famous dish would be the Spanish paella. Other popular dishes would include Pa amb tomaquet, sarsuela and fideua. Rice is also a major part of many Spanish dishes. Fruit, nuts and raisins are mixed freely with basics such as vegetables and meats giving Barcelona food a distinct flavor. So if your mouth is watering for these delicious sounding dishes do not deny yourself the craving. Go online, check out Barcelona flights and make sure you see and enjoy the sights and attractions, and indulge your tastes with the culinary delights of this wonderful city. It is an experience you will never regret.