Barcelona

Barcelona enjoys a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean. It is one of the world's most beautiful and exciting cities with an almost perfect climate, making it an ideal place to be at any time of the year.

Spain is a land of thrilling contradictions. Its cities deliver art and dazzling culture, while its countryside reveals rugged mountains and bountiful groves. Abundant treasures of past and present are found in museums, glories architecture, chic cafes and nightspots.

When to go: 

April, May, or September.

Where to stay: 

The W Barcelona is an avant-garde icon rising above the stunning waterfront in Spain's most dynamic and stylish city. Inspired by the city's artistry and exuberance, where there's fashion, fiesta, and fine dining, the hotel features world-class gourmet restaurants, sensual rooftop bar, vibrant Living Room, cool pool, decadent spa, and state-of-the-art meeting spaces. The 473 inviting rooms feature the signature W bed, fully wired technology, fabulous entertainment system, delightful Munchie Box, and Whatever/Whenever® service to make all other wishes come true.

What to do: 

Classic Barcelona - Sightseeing Tour & Spanish Village

This classic tour gives you a quick overview of Barcelona's main highlights - Plaza de Catalunya,Gaudi Via Laietana, the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter, Plaza Sant Jaume (Generalitat and Town Hall), and the Olympic Village and Harbor: Ascend Montjuic Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi, Calatrava Tower and Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), which reproduces the most typical regional architectural styles in Spain.

Artistic Barcelona - Gaudi, Modernism & Gothic

Barcelona is known as the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau, where the famous architect, Antonio Gaudi, lived and worked. See his most emblematic works, such as Casa Mila, also known as "La Pedrera", and Casa Batllo on this tour along Passeig de Gracia. See the Parc Guell, the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece), and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar. The tour ends near The Picasso Museum, which you may visit on your own.

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