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What are the things to do in Plaça de Catalunya ?

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What is Plaça de Catalunya? It is a lively square is the centre of Barcelona . It is also the geographical space that separates the districts of Ciutat Vella and the Eixample. Plaça de Catalunya central square is steeped in history and is the vital centre of the Catalan capital. What are the things to do in Plaça Catalunya ? Plaça Catalunya has a large shopping centres and department shops. This is always bustling with people. It is the most central area of Barcelona and a privileged meeting place for locals and visitors alike. It also connects the Eixample and the old town. Facts about Plaça Catalunya The square was built by King Alfonso XIII in 1927. It covers an area of 5 hectares. In the past, the site was an open area located in front of the gates of the walled city. The architects Pere Falqués, Puig i Cadafalch and Francesc de Paula Nebot participated in the planning of the plaça. In things to see in Plaça de Catalunya, you can see also sculptures by renowned artists su...

What Outdoor activities to try in Spain?

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You are planning a holiday in Spain. This year some activities are not yet allowed or are limited due to Covid-19. When this virus becomes a long bad memory, be aware that you will have lots of activities to do. So here is a list of top outdoor activities to try out in Spain on your future holidays. Kitesurfing in Tarifa Kitesurfing is the first outdoor activity to be tried in Spain. Situated in the extreme south of continental Europe, Tarifa is an amazing town in Andalusia. It is also a must-see location for outdoor sports, especially kitesurfing. Tarifa is located where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, with powerful winds and waves. One of the best destinations in Europe for water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand-boarding. Skateboarding in Barcelona Barcelona is known as the European capital of urban sports. Whether you like rollerblading, BMX, scooter or skateboarding, this city is undoubtedly the ideal place. The atmosphere is ideal and th...

20 most popular things you can visit in Spain

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Spain is a country in Southwestern Europe with some pockets of territory across the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. The territory of Spain also includes two archipelagos: the Canary Islands off the coast of North Africa, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Several small islands are also a part of Spanish territory. The country’s mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar, to the north and northeast by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and the West and northwest by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean respectively. In 2017, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, recording 82 billion tourists which marked the fifth consecutive year of record-beating numbers. The headquarters of the World Tourism Organization is located in Madrid.   There are several things like Spain's geographic location, popular coastlines, diverse landscapes, historic legacy, vibrant culture,...

Best summer trip in Barcelona Spain travel Guide

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Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is also the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighboring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid and Milan. Barcelona is a major cultural, economic and financial center in Southwestern Europe, as well as the main biotech hub in Spain. Barcelona’s influence in global socio-economic affairs qualifies it for global city status, as a leading world city. Also, Barcelona is a transport hub, with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe’s principal seaports and busiest European passenger port, and an international airport, Barcelona-EL Prat Airport, which handles over 50 million passengers per year, is a...

Interesting Facts about Alhambra Palace

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Spain allow UK tourists without quarantine

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TRAVEL TO EUROPE From 3 June, transfers are permitted for any reason from and to the following states, according to the law: - Member States of the European Union (in addition to Italy, they are Member States of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta , Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Hungary); - States parties to the Schengen Agreement (non-EU States party to the Schengen Agreement are: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland); - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; - Andorra, Monaco; - Republic of San Marino and Vatican City State. SPAIN - UK Citizens can Travel to Spain without Quarantine because the Spanish Foreign Minister, Arancha Gonzalez Laya, has confirmed that starting from tomorrow the Spanish borders are also open for British tourists (as well as for those coming from member countrie...