| Ah, the Barcelona. "La Barca". Now let me tell you | | | | hotels' locations very well-located for sight-seeing |
| one thing about Barcelona. It's not just the abode of | | | | areas. Although a little heads up, if you plan your trip |
| what many fans believe to be the best soccer | | | | to Barcelona the off seasons (You can tell this by |
| teams of Spanish League. And I learnt this only after | | | | seeing if the hotel is not so full), you can usually |
| my trip there this summer. This beautiful city is | | | | bargain for a much better rate. I've known regular |
| probably very under-rated as a hot tourist spot. And | | | | travelers to get up to 40% off the suggested price. |
| I feel like blaming the Spanish Government for not | | | | Do not be afraid to ask for a discount, just go talk |
| tapping this amazing city for its tourism value. But the | | | | to you attendant/receptionist. |
| tourism revenue aside, this has probably worked out | | | | While this is all good for living in hotels, there's also |
| for the best because unlike other "famous" tourist | | | | another aspects of living in the Barca- the |
| hot spots, this place is totally untouched by the | | | | Apartments. A typical apartment has all that you |
| horde of tourists which, though good for the | | | | would hope for a comfy stay. After spending some |
| economy of the region, ruin the main purpose of a | | | | time in the Spain, you would always want to go back. |
| vacation - "Getting away from the city for a quiet | | | | But an apartment in Barcelona, either for sale or rent, |
| time."You can easily reach Barcelona Via Girona | | | | can become your second home, or your business |
| Airport Cheaply. | | | | meeting point. Your accommodation in Barcelona also |
| The first thing I noticed about the city was its very | | | | comprise of many other benefits of vacations in |
| distinct design. You really have to give credit to | | | | Eastern Spain. Lots of good beaches nearby, as well |
| Antonio Gaudi for his unique style and highly | | | | as facilities round-up the so-called "Spanish |
| individualistic designs. In case you didn't know who he | | | | Mediterranean experience". In fact, there are many |
| was, Gaudi was the Catalan Architect who almost | | | | Barcelona apartments close to both the beach and |
| single handedly gave the city its distinct architecture. | | | | the famous Las Ramblas, combining the attraction of |
| One thing that most impressed me about Barcelona is | | | | the sea with the regal historic heart of the city. And |
| sheer number of good accommodation facilities and | | | | of course there are all the fairly reasonably priced |
| Barcelona Accommodations is cheaper.. And not just | | | | bars and restaurants that you may find all over the |
| those cheesy cramped ones, but also the big | | | | city. But then again we wouldn't expect any less of |
| luxurious historical hotels which can really accolade | | | | what is widely claimed to be the funkiest town of |
| your stay. Your tour of Barcelona does not have to | | | | Spain.The route via Girona airport is cheaper than the |
| end at the steps of your hotel. Barcelona isn't called | | | | Barcelona airport. The girona Airport car hire and |
| "La Gran Encisera" - the Great Enchantress for | | | | Girona airport Transfers are quite cheaper and |
| nothing. With its medieval styled history and art, it's a | | | | comfortable. |
| great destination spot for travelers, especially the | | | | So to wrap it all up I'd recommend that you take |
| history freaks. Many of the historical hotels are | | | | some time planning your next destination, be it a |
| located in what is locally known as the Gothic | | | | business trip, pleasure or moving to a new location, |
| Quarter. The beautiful streets are designed in a | | | | and consider your Barcelona as your destination as a |
| romantic gothic style and are lighted with street | | | | feasible, but unique opportunity. |
| lamps designed in the same fashion. This makes the | | | | |