Barcelona
Barcelona
has a population of more than 1.6 million and the outer metropolitan area
pushes this figure up to 5 million people. It’s located on Spain’s east coast
on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. As it’s also only 150km from the
Pyrenees mountain range you are never far away from adventure.
Barcelona’s
architecture is known the world over and is a fundamental part of its attraction
to tourists. Great artists like Gaudi, Picasso and Miró have left their mark on
the city. Roaming the Gothic Quarter is a not-to-miss opportunity to really
experience the history of one of Europe’s culture capitals. Check out the City
Hall of Barcelona, the Picasso Museum, and the famous Las Ramblas to make the
most of your stay there.
How to get to Barcelona
The
second largest airport in Spain is Barcelona’s Prat Airport (BCN). Passengers
from all over the world arrive here to stay in the city or move on to other
parts of the country or Europe by train (there is a station at the airport).
Europe Shuttle offers an exclusive Chauffer Service in Barcelona and Limousine
Service in Barcelona making sure that your journey to and from the airport is
safe, reliable, and comfortable.
What to see in Barcelona
There is
just so much choice in Barcelona. You could easily spend a week here and not
scratch the surface of things to do. The Gaudi Buildings are an incredible
accomplishment of engineering, style and beauty. The most famous of his works
is the Sagrada Familia which, although still unfinished, towers over the city
in spectacular dominance. To any visitor it may seem that the city was a blank
canvas to the artist as there is so much of his work here. Park Güell is an
incredible place to wonder around for an afternoon, filled with the sublime,
beautiful and strange. While the Casa Calvet is more of a simple design yet
still unmistakably Gaudi.
The Picasso
Museum is also a must. Housing over 3,000 of his works from ceramics and
drawings to his instantly recognizable paintings, it’s a definite for any fan.
Watch one of the best football teams in the world at the Camp Nou Stadium, tour
the waterfront, or spend the day in the city’s many museums and art galleries.
Festivals and Events
As you
would expect from a city with so much famous art and culture there are many
festivals that pepper the calendar. The most important are:
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April
23: Feast of Sant Jordi
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June
23: It's the eve of San Juan
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August
15: Feast of the Asunción in the district of Gracia
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September
11: National Day in Catalonia
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September
24: Fiestas de la Mercè, the patron saint of Barcelona
It also
plays host to many major sporting events such as the Formula 1 circuit in
Cataluña, the Barcelona Open tennis tournament and of course the mighty
Barcelona Football Club.
Top
business Hotels and Conference Centres
But
Barcelona isn’t just home to art. Many businesses run their operations from
here. This means that the city boasts excellent facilities for any business
conference or event. Here are some of the best options, which include both
accommodation and conference facilities:
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Hotel Barcelona Catedral
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Apartaments Sixtyfour
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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL
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Pullman Barcelona Skipper
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Serhs Hotels Rivoli Rambla
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Ohla Hotel
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Hotel Diagonal Zero
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Barcelona Raval
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Axel Barcelona & Urban Spa
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Silken Ramblas
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Catalonia Ramblas
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Eurostars Gran Marina Hotel
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Room Mate Pau
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NH Constanza
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Hotel Meliá Barcelona
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Hotel ME by Meliá Barcelona
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AC Hotel
Barcelona Forum by Marriott
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Hotel Rey Juan
Carlos
No matter where you
decide to stay, Europe Shuttle will be able to provide world-class Transport
Services to you and your business. Whether you need a bus, a
private car, or a limousine we will ensure that your journey is safe, reliable,
and comfortable.


