Barcelona Weekends

everything you need for a weekend break in Barcelona -flights, hotels and sightseeing.
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The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a vibrant city on the Mediterranean with an amazing amount to see -Gaudi's spectacular Sagrada Familia, Miro and Picasso Museums, the Ramblas and the harbour with their shops, bars and restaurants and much more.

Transport:

Flights:

  • Aena -el Prat de Llobregat -Barcelona's airport located 12km south west of the city.
  • British Airways -flights to Barcelona from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.
  • Easyjet -Barcelona from Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Newcastle.
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines -flys to destinations all over the world from European Airports including: London, Birmingham Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Athens, Brussels, Bucharest, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Luxemburg, Moscow, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm.
  • Ryanair - Flights from Liverpool, Stansted and Luton to Barcelona (Reus).
  • Thomson Flights -low cost airline flying out of Coventry to Barcelona.
Road, Rail and Sea:

General Information

  • Turespaña -the Spanish Tourist Board.
  • Catalunya Turismo -Catalan Tourist office in Barcelona.
  • Learn Spanish -Free Interactive, On-Line, Spanish Language Lessons
  • Spanishpromotions.com -Spanish touristic news and property investment marketplace, spanish lifestyle video reports, travel and delightful hotels.

Sightseeing, events and tours:

  • www.barceloca.com -guide to the leisure, culture and arts of Barcelona with weekly bulletin of theatre and events.
  • Explore Catalunya -offers mini coach tours for small groups from Barcelona to different places in Catalunya like: the Pyrenees, Montserrat, Tarragona and Girona.
  • FC Barcelona -A tour of the history of the club -photographs, trophies, commemorative posters and a contemporary art collection related to sport and the club.
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  • gaudiclub.com -all about Gaudi sites in Barcelona.
  • Joan Miró Foundation -exhibition center that aims to foster research into Joan Miró's work and bring it to a wider audience.
  • Fundació Mies van der Rohe -Cares for the German Pavilion designed by Rohe for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition.
  • Barcelona Rocks - Concert and live music guide to Barcelona.
  • Barcelona tours - Guided tours of many sites in Barcelona offered.
  • Sagrada Familia -official website -very good site with just about everything you need to know about Gaudi's most famous church.

Hotels:

Neri H&R Hotel - 4* in Barcelona
  • Neri H&R Hotel -located in the centre of Barcelona, this newly restored eighteenth century palace has successfully infused its momentous beauty with a fresh art deco decor. Each guest room is teeming with opulence and beautifully furnished with a touch of Renaissance influence. But one thing that impels all guests is that these rooms provide the latest technology so you can unwind whilst viewing your favourite film on the plasma screen TV.
  • Inter-Continental -Ic Princesa Sofia-Barcelona
  • Abba Hoteles -Abba Sants, Ramblas and Garden -three to five star hotels.
  • Alpharooms -offer bargain hotel deals in the city, as well as a guide to restaurants, bars and shopping.
  • Apartment Central Sea View, Barcelona -from the balcony of the apartment you can enjoy a spectacular and picturesque panoramic view. You can see from the beach to the old port, to the Mountains of Montjuic, Gaudis' Sagrada Familia.
  • baholidays.com - Barcelona Hotels -handpicked selection from under £100, including San Augustin in the city centre, Lleo close to Ramblas and Catalunya, and Nunez Urgell in the commercial district.
  • baholidays.com - Barcelona Hotels - hand-picked selection of popular hotel deals in Barcelona from £96.
  • Bookings.net -Barcelona hotels listing.
  • Condes de Barcelona -situated in the heart of the Quadrat d'Or, an area famous for modernism, Catalonia´s exuberant brand of Art Nouveau.
  • e vacations.com-hotels in Barcelona -prices in dollars for US visitors.
  • Guillermo Tell -Located in the center of the city's business, commercial and shopping districts, this hotel boasts one of the most annoying websites!
  • Hoteles Catalumya -four star hotels in Barcelona, Tenerife, Mallorca and Ibiza.
  • Hotelopia -specialise in hotels in Barcelona.
  • Hotel Gaudi -this three star hotel located in the Ramblas has been totally reformed, respecting its original architecture, with the authentic old monastery vault at the entrance.
  • Med Hotels -offers great value deals on mediterranean hotels.
  • Omm Hotel -architect designed hotel at Passeig de Gracia and Diagonal.
  • PlacesToStay.com -En todo el mundo - hoteles, alojamiento y desayuno, pensiones, complejos tur¡sticos
  • Priceline.co.uk- name Your Own Price on hotel accommodation in over 1,400 cities worldwide.

Apartments:

Hostels and budget accommodation:

Restaurants, Bars and Clubs:

  • CDLC Barcelona -Carpe Diem Lounge Club is a unique venue for food and music on the sea front.
  • DAF Restaurant Chef Lab -unique restaurant in the heart of the gothic quarter, which offers healthy experimental cuisine by chef Martín Lippo: natural breakfasts, lunch menus and also more sophisticated dining after 9pm; live music from midnight.
  • El Mirador -Salones para celebraciones de bodas, banquetes y comuniones en la Sierra de Collcerola.
  • Flamenco en Barcelona El Tablao de Carmen Amaya -describes itself as the best flamenco show in Barcelona.
  • Jaime de Provenza -mixes traditional with modern menus.
  • The Loft -casual nightclub featuring Barcelona's most avant garde DJ line up.
  • Rincon de Aragon -Aragonese roast and tapas in Ciutat Vella.
  • Torre de Alta Mar -luxury restaurant located 75m up in the tower overlooking the Barceloneta. Stunning views but not cheap.


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