Category: Barcelona

Barcelona is perfect for a quick getaway. Should you be so lucky as to go why not think about flying to Barcelona by private jet? Below are some must see highlights of this interesting city.

Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya which is a fiercely independent autonomous community within Spain. The city has a vibrancy and panache of its own. The city is a Mediterranean port, Olympic host, a progressive metropolis and host to Formula 1.

The city sits between the Montjuic hills and the Mediterranean. Barcelona is well known for its outlandish art, haut culture and cuisine. If you walk down the main thorough fair, the Ramblas, you will see the bustling street life with loads of bars, restaurants and cafes. As you stroll up the avenue away from the sea and cobblestone streets of the old town you reach the wide boulevards of L’Eixample.

“Cosmopolitan” is a word that definitely describes the city. Barcelona is a real melting pot of nationalities, cultures, and language not only because of the diverse people who live there but also because of the many nationalities that visit the city each year.

Unlike the rest of Spain the Catalan people speak Catalan and Spanish. The difference is not only one of language but also regional identity. The Spanish influence is not so strong here so you will be hard pressed to see traditions such as flamenco dancing and bullfighting.

One truly unique aspect of Barcelona is the amazing ode to modernism in the form of Antoni Gaudi’s . During the latter parts of Gaudi’s life he worked on his church project – “The Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family”. Unfortunately for him he died in 1926 before it was completed. Construction on the unfinished structure resumed in the 1950s and continues to this day. Another area of the city that should not be overlooked is the impressive Gothic Quarter that contains medieval buildings within the old 4th century Roman walls.