If you are planning a holiday soon, you may be thinking about exploring a new city to take in the hustle and bustle. A city full of great museums and restaurants, as well as providing you a unique insight into a new culture is a fantastic idea for a holiday. Finding a city that caters well for tourists, as well as offering everything you could possibly want on holiday can be challenging. One of the best places to find great culture and great conveniences for tourists is Barcelona.

There are five million people in Barcelona living and working together, and yet it is one of the friendliest cities in Spain. You will never run out of restaurants to try, and there is plenty of Spanish flavor on offer down every street. If you like to be in the thick of things but still soak up the local culture, Barcelona is likely to be a great city to try.

As well as the great nightlife of bars, pubs, and theaters, Barcelona offers an exceptionally good number of excellent restaurants and cafes. The architecture here is amazing, with some buildings by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner being classed as World Heritage sites. A beautiful city with beautiful people. It is a great place just to sit and watch.

If you like to get into the city and have a good nose around, try walking the Ramblas for street entertainers including musicians and mimes, all of a Spanish flavor. You may find some interesting characters and ‘comedians’ there too! Alternatively, take in the best boutiques in Spain by visiting Passeig de Gracia. Finish your day with the best in local food at El Born. If you are visiting Barcelona, be sure to take in the Picasso Museum and Contemporary Art museum. These places are the pride of Spain and are not to be missed!

If you are looking for a hotel, there are ways to save a great deal of money in Barcelona. Have fun by looking at the mysteriously secret hotels in Barcelona that offer you a chance to make a great saving if you are not too concerned about the big brand hotels. Pick what you need, and the hotel will be offered to you at a greatly discounted rate. You will only get the full details after booking is made, but you could make a huge saving.

Meals are taken later in the day in Barcelona. You may not find a restaurant open for lunch before 2pm or for dinner until after 9pm. You may not be able to find somewhere to eat out at all on a Sunday. If this doesn’t suit your kids, there are other options. You can choose to take a self-catering apartment in the city. These are great little places and can be quite light and airy, providing you with all the facilities you need. With so many wonderful markets in the city, you shouldn’t be short of places to find ingredients. Alternatively, see if your hotel offers meals over extended hours.