A trip to Barcelona is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the most Mediterranean of European destinations. Beach, sun, gastronomy, architecture or fiesta, everyone will find a good reason to stay there. And no matter how much we tell you about the atmosphere, nothing beats a real trip. You have to be there to feel the atmosphere. And nothing better to discover all its secrets than to visit the Catalan city with a local resident. This is what Airbnb offersthrough activities such as cooking classes, trips to discover tapas bars, sea outings, cultural visits, etc. A good idea to live Barcelona from the inside.
Authentic neighbourhoods and quality living environment
All the districts of Barcelona are worth a visit. The Ramblas, this great artery bubbling day and night, the old districts and their countless small alleys, the large straight avenues of the Eixample, dotted with strange modernist residences, but also, since the 1992 Olympic Games, the sea with large beaches along it and the summer atmosphere that survives the seasons. To ventilate this urban planning: Montjuïc, an islet of greenery, a lookout point overlooking the city and seemingly watching it, or Gràcia, an old small village with a bohemian spirit. In the distance, on one side, the remaining industrial port, dotted with container ships and cranes. On the other side, the Poble Sec and the Raval, which are modernizing at a fast pace but keep their scoundrel spirit. The trendy bars are next to the bistros, cabarets and all kinds of traffic. Beyond this rehabilitated district: Jean Nouvel's unusual Agbar tower, another symbol of this incessant growth. These 142 metres of red and blue lights dominate the Poble Nou, a new alternative district and former headquarters of Barcelona's industrial power. Here, the old factories have been replaced by designer lofts and hyperactive cultural centres. Barcelona is constantly changing and evolving. For our greatest happiness.
And not to spoil anything, Barcelona and its province enjoy a very pleasant living environment thanks to a geographical location combining sea and mountains, Mediterranean vegetation and alpine species, winding coastal roads and steep roads... A concentration of magnificent landscapes heated by a sun that does not take a holiday, that is why this region is so attractive for Spaniards and Europeans alike. Imagine that in Barcelona you can go to the beach in two or three metro stations! A premier seaside resort destination, Costa Barcelona extends from both sides of Barcelona to the Maresme coast and the Costa del Garraf. Beaches are crowded along the coast, attracting a crowd of visitors from May to October. Wild beaches bordered by pine forests or long sandy coves, trendy, family or sporting, whatever their nature and character, the beaches are full in summer.
In the hinterland, the regions of the Pyrenean foothills resonate like a secret note in the concert of Catalan tourism. Magnificent landscapes, sometimes harsh, but always under a benevolent sun, punctuated by charming villages rooted in their traditions, places of choice for lovers of thrills or nature, the inland areas of the Province of Barcelona are still to be discovered.
Cultural bubbling and rich heritage
If the Mediterranean city shines in the true sense of the word, it also shines through its population which, through its art and know-how, has been able to export the image of a region with many talents, a true source of inspiration. To be convinced, it is enough to mention a few names that have become world-famous: Antoni Gaudí, Ricardo Bofill, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Montserrat Caballé... But it is not only the best known that make Barcelona a city in constant turmoil, Barcelona has a lot to do with it: the streets bear witness to this, the creative fervor is everywhere, in every district. The city never falls asleep, the bars and streets never run out of people and we talk to everyone, in every way!
In the Province of Barcelona too, the smallest village hides architectural treasures steeped in history: castles, churches, cathedrals, monasteries, noble residences, fortified citadels... So what about the great cities that resonate with the echoes of history! The number of sites and buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Buildings speaks for itself. Iberian, Roman, Roman, Romanesque, Gothic, Medieval, Baroque, Modernist, Noucentista, the facets of the Barcelona Province are many. A trip to the region is several trips in one.
The pleasure of the taste buds
If there is one art that Catalans have been able to preserve, maintain and reinvent, it is the art of cooking. Catalonia is increasingly earning its reputation as the Spanish region with the best food. Between sea and mountains, between heritage and innovation, Catalan flavours are rich and diverse, and each region offers assertive specialities. Traditional and family, creative or inventive, there is no shortage of ways to eat well. The wines are not to be outdone with prestigious wines, especially those from the Penedès region; wine lovers will be able to visit many cellars and negotiate their purchases directly with the operators. And there is nothing better than to surround yourself with locals to discover these culinary wonders in endless tapas bar tours.
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