Advantages: So much to see
Disadvantages: Finding somewhere to stay

...Barcelona is only 2-hour flight away and the fare including tax is only around £100 or less... What are you doing this weekend? Come to the beautiful seafront of Barcelona and enjoy the gentle sea breeze of Mediterranean Sea. You can even ride a cable car over the modern habour of Barcelona. It will take you to the clean sandy beaches (St Sebastia) just beyond the habour. The cable car also goes to a hill (Montjuic) where you'll find the vast Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olimpic), and a domed palace (Palau Nacional) which is now a museum of Catalan art. On top of the hill, there is a disused military fortress (Castell de Montjuic) that can be reached also by cable car. Up here, you'll appreciate the panoramic view of Barcelona city. To go down from Montjuic to street level, try the funicular railway (Funicular de Montjuic) or just walk down... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful sights, shops, nightlife
Disadvantages: can be expensive

...Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain boasts plenty of attractions for natives and tourists. Be sure to see the classic harbour overlooking the beaches, the beautiful boutiques around the ramblas, market shops where you can spend hours a selection of sights to visit and the amazing nightlife - it has it all. The City is perfect for all ages, and covers a variety of budgets. There is so much to see and do in Barcelona - beautiful gothic cathedrals are located in many of the cities squares, surrounded by cafes and fashionable restaurants. La Sagrada Familia - built by Gaudi which was and never finished is a lovely afternoon trip and after walking all day have a drink at Placa Reial. Don't forget to visit all the museums. Barcelona does boast about it's art collections, sculptures, and the Salvador Dali museum at Figueras... Read review

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Advantages: Great city, Very good if inconsistent football team
Disadvantages: Disorganised airport, confusing ring road

...Barcelona is a fantastic place - I went there last year with Chelsea's football team, and OK, we got wasted 5-1, but I still loved the place. Even then, last year, the weather was sunny and warm, and the people were very friendly. There are a number of sights in Barcelona, such as the massive Gothic cathedral, the Place de Catalunya in the centre, and the harbour. The number 1 tourist attraction however, is amazingly enough the Nou Camp and its museum, home of F.C Barcelona. Also it is the second biggest tourist attraction in Spain. It holds about 100'000 people, making it one of the biggest stadiums in Europe. F.C Barcelona is not just a football team, it is a sports team, with basketball, hockey and many other sports, as well as arguably the most famous football team in the world. It is also a huge business, with F.C Barcelona... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderfull Architecture.
Disadvantages: None

...Barcelona, voted the worlds best city is situated on the North East of Spain, sitting lively on the mediteranean sea. Although my visit to the Capital of Catalunya was short, I saw the best places of Barcelona on the top of a double-decker bus. The buildings are beautifull and are extremely detailed. Architects and artists galore! The most fabulous landmark I saw was definately "La Sagrada Familia". This is a massive gothic cathedral which is the work of Antoni Gaudi. It has been under construction since 1882, and is most definately the most popular museums in Barcelona. Antoni Gaudi's work is proved to be very popular with tourists! An attraction I would have liked to visit but unfortunately ran out of time too see was the "Museu Picasso". This museum is the most popular art gallery in Barcelona. It is home to a very large... Read review

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...being the captain of barcelona must be no easy job,with all the expectations piled upon you by so many people.this lad seems to have handled it all very well. he is one of those players who play the anchor role in the centre of midfield,seeing any danger coming and hitting it hard before it develops. he is a great leader and has the respect of many of the barcelona players.his distribution and finishing isnt bad either,but then it has to be like that if you play regular first team for barcelona!... Read review

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Advantages: great cultural diversity and cosmopolitan
Disadvantages: none

...The first thing that a visitor should do when visiting this marvelous city is forget all the preconceptions that they have about Spain - Barcelona is another world! As you might know Barcelona is situated in Catalunya (Spain is divided in many regions and Catalunya is one of them). Each region has their own cultural background, customs, traditions and some speak other languages. Catalunya is very different from the rest of the regions in Spain and Barcelona is its capital. If you went to Barcelona and were expecting to see some bullfighting or flamenco dancing, you are in the wrong place!! Barcelona is a city well known for its cultural diversity and for being very cosmopolitan. I am not going to give you an extensive description of areas to visit, just some guidelines, I believe the best way of discovering a city is by getting a map... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderous building fascinating history
Disadvantages: itas unfinished

...We had a camping holiday in Ribes de Freser in Catalonia at the base of the Spanish Pyrenees. I have wanted to visit Barcelona for several years and since the town we were in was on a direct rail route to Barcelona we decided to take a day of from walking the mountains and visit. The Train took us about 2 hours to get to Barcelona where we decided to visit the Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic temple dedicated to the holy family, not a cathedral but it is very cathedral like. The Associació Espiritual de Devots de Sant Josep promoted the building of this temple followers bought a large piece of land and on St Joseph's day in 1882 the first stone was laid. There were disagreements with the first architect who then gave his notice and Gaudi his assistant became the architect. Antoni Gaudi was born in June 1852... Read review

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...this barcelona left footer and winger has reported to be a target for spurs and other english clubs. however, his outrageous wage demands have put many clubs off. this player has performed well in euro 2000 and in previous matches for holland. he also has put in some decent performances for barcelona when selected. this player is still very young and has a lot of potential for the future. plus,he is a rare left footer,making his potential even more great. lets hope that he stays fit and in form (and that he moves to spurs!)... Read review

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Advantages: An historic, atmospheric, exciting, culturally bombarded, beautiful city
Disadvantages: The heat can be extreme

...If you arrive in the midday heat you will see the shop keepers pulling down shutters, people walking fast across plazas, waiters clearing away tables, old ladies moving their chairs from the pavement outside their houses, where they have sat watching all morning... and as the heat burns, silence befalls... Barcelona offers everything you could want. There are wonderful restaurants off the plaza's around the Ramblas area, there are vibrant activities: jugglers, dancers, there is peace, in the many gardens, beside the port. Barcelona of course is emersed in culture, with the Gaudi buildings, the fantastic Gaudi park (though I advise you go in the late afternoon or early morning or the heat can be unbearable) and the nearby Picasso museum. Even if you are not a Picasso fan, go here and you may well be converted by the assuaging pictures... Read review

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Advantages: Everything you could wish for - diversity.
Disadvantages: Pick-pockets in some areas, and too hot in August

...Barcelona is one of the richest cultural cities in Europe, with something for everyone, from the art enthusiast who would appreciate the Gaudí architecture to the football fanatic for whom a visit to the Nou Camp is like a trip to Mecca. If you have never been to Barcelona, I would recommend you do so. Having lived there for a year, I can honestly say I have never been anywere like it, nor have I yet seen the half of it! It has the beach, the mountains, the city and the village, all rolled into one. The only downside might be, if you visit in August, everyone will have shut up shop and gone away for the month - it is too hot at that time of year. Ideal time to visit is in Spring or Autumn.... Read review

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