About Barcelona 

Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and counts almost 2 million habitants. The city is located on the northeast coast and has one of the largest ports of Spain. This is the reason why Barcelona has an impressive maritime history.

Every neighbourhood (‘Barrio’) of Barcelona has his own character and distinct personality. Gótico is the oldest neigbourhood of Barcelona, with her winding streets and her gothic architecture. El Born is a trendy neighbourhood with a lot of young habitants, trendy boutiques, tapasbars and cocktail lounges. The neighbourhood Barceloneta is located next to the sea and consists of narrow streets. The neighbourhood has a lot of ‘local’ as well international habitants.
We offer a range of accommodations in Barcelona. Depending on your preference and budget you will find easily an accommodation at our website.

Barcelona has a clear metro system; u can use the Public transtport 1 day for €5,90. Moreover, you can experience the sights of the city very easy on feet because of the simple structure of the streets and the beautiful different area’s.

You can find Modern Art on almost every corner of the street. The influence of the famous architect Gaudi is very recognizable. Gaudi’s impressive Bassilica the Sagrada Familia which is under construction since 1882, defines the skyline of Barcelona. Furthermore, don’t forget to visit Gaudi’s georgeous park; Parc Güell.

At the wide and famous boulevard La Rambla you can find a diversity of shops. For the more expensive shops u better visit the big shopstreets the Passeig de Gracia or the Diagonal. You can find the smaller and trendy boutiques in the narrow streets of El Born.
The bigger shops are open 6 days per week from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm. The smaller shops are closed from 2:00 until 4:00 or 5:00 pm, the typical siësta-time.


Restaurants

Princesa 23
C/ De La Princesa, 23
08003, Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 319 04 72
Web: www.drinkfoodlife.com
Nice restaurant with good nacho’s and good mojito’s! Popular student place, after 22:00 music.

Buda Restaurante
C/ Pau Claris 92
08010, Barcelona
Tel: +34 933 184 252
Web: www.budarestaurante.com
Beautiful restaurant/loungeclub in Eastern Buddha style. French, Mediterranean, Japanese and Asian kitchen.

La Fianna
Bany Vells, 15
08003 Barcelona

Tel: +34 93 315 1810

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Funky restaurant in El Born, with chill out beds and sofa’s, also a cocktail bar. Open at 18:00-1:30 Sunday to Wednesday
18:00-2:30 Thursday to Saturday.

Shoko
Passeig Marítim (La Barceloneta), 36
08003 Barcelona
Tel: +34 932 259 200
Web: www.shoko.biz
A modern restaurant and loungeclub located next to the sea.


Night life

Pacha
Avenida Doctor Marañon, 17
08028 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 934 497 530
Web: http://www.pacha-barcelona.com
This luxury club is situated all over the world. Very popular and nice club.

Sutton
c/ Tuset 13
08006 Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 414 4217
Web: www.thesuttonclub.com
The place to see and to be seen in Barcelona. Very luxury and poshie club.

Opium Mar
Carrer de París, 193
08036 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 934 144 799
Web: www.opiummar.com
Nice and modern lounge club next to the sea, everyday open from 8pm till 6 pm.

Market Places

Mercat de Sant Josep/ La Boqueria

La Rambla de Sant Josep
Metro: Liceu
Open: Monday till Saturday from 08:00 till 20:30
Barcelona best-known market near the Ramblas.

Sant Antoni Market

Ronda Sant Pau/Carrer Comte d’Urgell

Metro: Sant Antoni
Open: Mondays till Saturday from 07:00 till 14:30 and 17:30 till 20:30
Friday: 07:00 - 20:30
A good food market, larger than La Boqueria, but without all the tourists.