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With caged lizards, enormous rose and flower bouquets, decorated Chinese buildings, working artists, street cafes, mimes, prostitutes, horse-drawn carriages, and living statues, Las Ramblas is a vibrant and living part of Barcelona.
Prices here are steep, but if you want to have lunch at an outdoor cafe with atmosphere, this would be where to do it.
Gràcia is a very eclectic, unique neighborhood of two-story houses, sunny plazas, and a bohemian atmosphere, partly due to its large population of students and artists.
The neighborhood extends northward of the Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal, and its village-like ambience is due to the fact that it was once its own separate village outside the walls of Barcelona. You’ll find streets lined with workshops that date hundreds of years back, and instead of monuments you’ll find charming neighborhoods and intimate squares, living testaments to the ordinary people who live and lived here rather than stone statues of famous people.
The home of the Barcelona soccer team, Barca, is Camp Nou, the largest sports stadium in Europe, with a capacity of about 120,000. The popularity of the team can be attested to by the scarcity of tickets to see them, despite the size of the stadium. Most seats in Camp Nou are occupied by socis (or members) the wealthiest soccer club in the world.
Vielha, located in the northern side of the area of Catalonia, within the region of the Pyrenees, is the capital town of Val d’Aran.
This town is characterized by the ski related activities it offers, and is one of the major ski resorts tourists could find in the region.
Continue reading Vielha – the capital of Val d’AranValle de Hecho is a Spanish destination in which the beauty of nature can be seen as one of its main and most appealing characteristics.
This valley is located within the region of the Pyrenees, near the Roncal Valley and in a very beautiful environment full of unique birds and a great green surrounding.
Continue reading The Valle de Hecho and natureVal d’Aran is a small beautiful valley located within the region of the Pyrenees, towards the north western area of Catalonia.
This valley is very attractive due to its unique and natural features as well as to its traditions, architecture, and surroundings among several other interesting characteristics. From skiing to meeting unique animal species and enjoying beautiful landscapes. This destination is a great choice to all those who enjoy being close to the nature.
Ripoll, in the region of Ripolles or Repolles, is a destination which offers a wide variety of activities and options suitable to most different preferences and ages.
This destination is situated within the Pyrenees, near the Spanish area of Catalonia, and is one of the most attractive ones tourists could find in this region.
Continue reading So many things to do in RipollThe Parque Nacional de Ordesa, or Ordesa National Park, is a beautiful natural place full of unique elements and characteristics.
This destination is paradisiacal to all those travelers who enjoy being close to the nature and meet amazing plants, trees, and animals. There is a very wide variety of animals to meet as well as many possibilities to spend energies by climbing, hiking and walking while meeting this park.
Continue reading Parque Nacional de OrdesaJaca is considered one of the main tourist destinations in the middle region of the Pyrenees, and is famous due to the popularity of the winter sports it offers.
This town can be found near France, towards the north eastern area of Spain, within the province of Huesca and near the River Aragon.
The Valle de Roncal, or Roncal Valley, is a very picturesque and charming spot which all those who visit this area of the Pyrenees should not miss due to a variety of reasons.
This destination offers a very interesting combination of natural beauty with antique village houses and unique traditions.
Continue reading The picturesque and charming Valle de Roncal