Barcelona Holidays

Surreal architecture and sizzling beaches: Barcelona holidays excite all the senses

You don’t just feel the passion and energy of Barcelona when you wander its streets. You can see it manifested in the flowing, organic, other-worldly architecture of Gaudi, whose buildings look like they might just come alive at any moment. Holidays in Barcelona are all about ambling the bustling streets and soaking up these sights, in between ducking into tapas bars to sample freshly grilled squid, curls of air-dried tuna and tangy cheeses laced with truffled honey. Walking along the tree-lined thoroughfare of La Rambla is a rite of passage when visiting the city, or you could chill out on a beach lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean. Whether you’re here for the art, the food, or the sparkling coastline, Barcelona holidays will have ready to dance the flamenco.

Why travel to Barcelona with ebookers?

As you’d expect from one of Europe’s most beloved destinations, this city is not short on places to stay, and it’s easy to put together the ideal Barcelona holidays package using ebookers. What’s more, you can save up to 15% if you book Barcelona flights and hotels at the same time. All you have to do is decide if you’re after a plush, high-end hotel complete with rooftop bar and on-site spa, or would prefer a budget-friendly abode. Then there’s the question of the district. Will you perhaps opt for a hotel in the romantic Gothic Quarter, with its ornate old buildings and tucked-away restaurants once popular with the likes of Picasso? Or you may opt for the more modern, grid-like district of Eixample, or a place by the beach in Barceloneta.

Top things to do in Barcelona

Going on a sightseeing tour of Antoni Gaudi’s unique landmarks usually comes near the top of most to-do lists. From the Casa Batllo to the rippled towers of Sagrada Familia – a church that looks like something from a fantasy film – these structures are synonymous with Barcelona holidays. When it comes to other things to do, art buffs will relish a leisurely walk through the Picasso Museum, which exhibits 1000s of works by the legendary Spaniard in a series of adjoining palaces. Meanwhile, one of Barcelona’s greatest sons, the artist Miro, is celebrated in the Fundacio Joan Miro. Come nightfall, you can immerse yourself in the fire and passion of music and dancing at one of the city’s many flamenco bars.

Getting around in Barcelona

Walking is an activity in itself during Barcelona holidays, and you’ll want to be on foot as much as possible. That said, you can also make use of the underground metro, which can get you to most places in no time. For a truly charming way to take in the city, seek out the Tramvia Blau, a vintage tramway that’s well over a century old. If you feel like getting beyond the city limits and seeing some more of Catalonia, you can also look into hiring a car during your holiday in Barcelona.