this often crowded street is popular with tourists and locals, and the main and middle part of la rambla is pedestrianized and lined with trees. kiosks sell cold drinks and flower stalls abound as street artists perform to the crowds. traffic passes on either side of the pedestrian area, and visitors can find plenty of bars, pavement cafés and restaurants along the way....
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las ramblas is one of the most famous and interesting places to visit during your holiday in barcelona. along las ramblas you will find various stalls and shops offering a range of products and souvenirs to buy for you to remember one of the best cities in the world.on las ramblas you will be able to purchase flowers, paintings, newspapers and a range of international magazines and various souvenirs including postcards, books, fc barcelona merchandise (including some cheap unofficial barça shirts) and much more....
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you can tour the whole of spain in an afternoon here at barcelona's 'spanish village', a remarkable showcase of regional architectural styles. built for the 1929 world exhibition, the poble espanyol (spanish village) was intended as a recreation of the diversity of spanish regional architecture through the ages. the 115 life-sized reproductions of buildings, clustered around 6 squares and 3km (5 miles) of streets, form an authentic village, where visitors can identify famous or characteristic buildings ranging from the patios of andalucia to mallorcan mansions and the granite facades of galicia. within the village are bars and restaurants serving regional specialties, and more than 60 shops selling folk crafts and regional artifacts....
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surrounded by pine trees, the illa fantasia water park in barcelona offers fun and frolics for all the family. this large water park can hold over 4,000 visitors, and attractions are wide and varied to suit all age groups....
for holiday makers young and old the barcelona aquarium is a fantastic attraction. located at port vell, barcelona´s new leisure port, it is the largest aquarium in europe. on display are 21 tanks full of marine life displaying expertly created ocean habitats from all over the world, as well as from the mediterranean sea. the aquarium also boasts the only oceanarium in europe. fun for kids and a place of interest, a trip to the barcelona aquarium promises entertainment and education, and even the chance to swim with the fish...
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the barcelona chocolate museum, also known as the museu de la xocolata, makes for a great family day out and guarantees to be lots of fun for the kids! it is also a place of interest if you want to learn more about the fascinating history of chocolate.through posters, photographs and media footage, you can trace the history of one of the world's most coveted foodstuffs, from the discovery of cocoa in south america to the invention of the first chocolate making machine in barcelona. view firsthand the art of chocolate sculpturing....
great fun for kids as well as one of barcelona´s key places of interest, camp nou is europe's largest football stadium and home ground of the world famous football team, barça (barcelona fc). with the capacity to hold up to 100,000 fans, the huge state of the art facility is an extremely popular attraction with local and foreign visitors alike.soccer matches hosted by barça are generally weekend occasions, while during the week affiliated local soccer clubs compete....
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located at the parc de la ciutadella, in the old town sector of barcelona, barcelona zoo (parc zoologic, barcelona) is great holiday fun for kids and adults alike. there are no cages at this zoo, animal pens are separated by moats, and the aquariums hold regular dolphin and whale shows, while for the very young, pony rides, electric cars and a train trip around the zoo are great entertainment. there are picnic zones and various restaurants on site....
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catalunya en miniatura is the largest miniature complex in the world. full of miniature reproductions of 170 famous buildings and landmarks of barcelona, from the sagrada familia to the palau real, visitors can capture the essence of the city all in a single day. located around 17 km outside the city, the complex is open all year round and is all outdoors, so check for clear weather before heading out. this is a great tourist attraction, and is sure to be fun for all the family....
the imax port vell was the first integrated movie theatre in the world. movies are projected in three different ways on giant screens, totally immersing viewers for the ultimate cinematic experience. open all year round, the imax port vell is a great attraction for children and adults, and as an indoor venue, you don't have to worry about what the weather will be like.booking facilities, wheelchair access, a coffee shop and restaurant are all provided....
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