About Barcelona
Barcelona is a city rich in art, heritage, food, and culture. This city is known for the Spanish football club FC Barcelona (Barça) and the 1992 Summer Olympics. Talking about history, Barcelona was home to famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró I Ferrà , and Ramon Casas. You can still find the colorful remains of the past preserved in museums and ancient buildings. Itâ??s not just the architecture and culture inspiring all to visit this city of Spain. Barcelona has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, endless street parties, beaches, and food that make it a destination worth visiting once.
Things To Do in Barcelona
Gothic Quarter
Dating back more than 2000 years, the square boasts vintage buildings built with Gothic architecture, preserving the rich history of Barcelona. As the sun sets, the quarter becomes a place for party lovers to gather and enjoy the nightlife. There are many bars and restaurants where you can enjoy local food and drink.
Casa Batlló
One of Antoni Gaudà most celebrated works, Casa Batlló, is a living legacy in Barcelona you cannot miss to explore. This impressive building was built between 1904 and 1906 in a Gothic style with curved lines, smashed tile covering the facade, and swirling shapes. If you visit Barcelona in autumn, you can enjoy the live music performances by bands on the rooftop. Casa Batlló is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm for visitors.
Mar Bella Beach Barcelona
A small yet one of the most popular beaches in Barcelona, Mar Bella Beach has become a hub for people from all walks of life. This 512-meter beach provides every facility, including a basketball hoop, ping-pong table, skateboard rink, and a nautical center with water sports facilities. Parking areas, toilets, and wooden walkways are also available for public use. This is a blue flag beach with lifeguards appointed on duty to make it safe for all water adventures and activities.
Airports Serving Barcelona
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona (BCN) serves as the main airport in Barcelona. All flights to Barcelona arrive at BCN, making it the second-largest and second-busiest airport in Spain. The airport connects the city with 166 destinations via major airlines such as Vueling Airlines, Air Algerie, Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and more. There are 77 airlines operating flights from Barcelona to Zurich, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dublin, and other international and domestic cities.
The Josep Tarradellas Barcelona (BCN) has 2 terminals- Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, further divided into 2A, 2B, and 2C. Terminal 1 operates all Schengen and non-Schengen flights. Low-cost airlines operate from Terminal 2.