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Found in a privileged location in the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula; Barcelona is probably the most touristic cities of Spain and also the second largest. It’s the capital of Catalonia and it offers visitors numerous art, restaurants, cultural activities, architecture, nightlife and Barcelona lodging  options to fit any spending plan and any taste.

Below you will discover  a list of activities  and attractions, and also travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging choices.

The most perfect stop if you are looking to get familiar with the city; La Rambla is a three lined pedestrian boulevard that divides Barcelona’s old town. Tourists will find everything from living statues, mimes and salespeople selling everything you can imagine. The marketplace the Gran Teatre de Liceu (Famous 19th Century Opera house) and the Monument to Columbus are all along La Rambla. Reserve a Spain hotel and enjoy an incredible Barcelona experience.

For those who would like to breathe some fresh air while staying at a Barcelona hotel, the city has several parks really worth a visit. The Park Güell, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO includes a very controversial architecture while the Park de La Ciudadella located in the Barri Gothic is home to numerous important museums while the Laberint is a magical park built in 1971.

If sun and breeze are synonyms of your ideal vacation; being at a Barcelona condo will not disappoint you. You’ll find so many beaches for all kinds of travelers including the Nova Icaria beach close to the Olympic marina and very crowded, the Bogatell that is twice as long as Nova Icaria and perfect for jogging or cycling and the Mar Bella beach, the city’s only naturist beach.

Barcelona is very well known for its food. It is a city where tourist will find delicious dishes like the Catalans and of course, seafood is the main attraction in almost every restaurant.

Seventy-five percent of the vacation planners revealed curiosity in comparison shopping among Barcelona vacation rentals, b&bs, inns, and small hostales.  40 percent were also interested in getting offers from other accommodations such as vacation cabins, inns, and boutique hotels near Barcelona such as Cerdanyola Del Valles, L Hospitalet De Llobregat, and Calella.

A lodging website survey reveals that those travelers who began their trip preparing two or more months before their arrival to their Barcelona place to stay represented the 52 percent. Those vacationers who like to wait until the last moment represented the 24 percent and the ones who reserve a Barcelona lodging one to two months in advance represented the 23 percent.

Barcelona’s most popular vacation theme is family with 28 percent of the traveler’s inquiries requesting accommodations for groups of more than 4 adults, 26 percent for couples, 25 percent for families with children, and 8 percent for people traveling alone.

In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging choices  before decide  where to stay.

For instance, below there are two great lodging options to explore:

Barcelona Spain Bed and Breakfast: Come and enjoy Barcelona in the comfort of our classically stylish bed and breakfast. Located in the heart of the city, our spacious apartment has been beautifully renovated and furnished with local art and antiques. The proprietor is a Spanish artist and art collector. He studied art at La Llotja, the same school Picasso attended. A native of Barcelona, he is an excellent resource for information. He’s also more than happy to give guided tours of his city. Walk the Gotic area and he will point out where Christopher Columbus met with the King and Queen of Spain. For more information, pictures and a practical inquiry form, please, log into property ID#219327.

Barcelona Spain Vacation Apartment: Luminous apartment in the centre of Barcelona’s Old Town!!The centric Born Building I apartment, situated in the heart of Barcelona’s oldest neighbourhood, is one of five flats all located in the same building so if you’re a small group of friends or family looking to enjoy Barcelona’s sights and sounds, this is the prefect choice! It is also an ideal apartment for couples thanks to its location in the Borne area. This apartment has a master bedroom, cheerful and sunny living room with a double sofa bed, modern bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. For details, photos and a useful form to deal with the owner direclty, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#345383.