Interesting Places in Barcelona
Sagrada Familia:
The Temple of the Sagrada Familia Expiatorio was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, and is still under construction. It is one of the icons of the city, and really impress your height and the details of the main facade (“Facade of the Nativity”) when you stand in front of his door. Certainly worth a visit. Inside, to be under construction, will not display the typical things you see in a church, but is very pretty sight from the towers, which itself can be accessed.
To get there by subway, you must get off at station “Sagrada Familia”, where they cross the lines 2 and 5. The schedule from October to March from 9 to 18 hrs and from April to September from 9 to 20 hrs. The service elevator up to the towers is 15 minutes before closing time general.
Park Güell:
The Park Güell is another of the great works of Gaudí. The park can be seen clearly as Gaudi was inspired by nature for the design of their buildings. To get to the Parc Guell by Metro, you have to get off at station “Lesseps” (line 3), then walk, following the signs or the amount of people that goes to there.
They can be about 10 or 20 minute walk, depending on each person, but keep in mind that the park is located at a height, so all there are paths to climb. The entrance to Parc Güell is free, and the schedule is 10 to 19 hours (although it may vary slightly depending on the time of year you travel).
Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is the capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia. It is a very cosmopolitan city where you’ll find many different people, and all over the world who live in it, like thousands of tourists who visit every day.
The official language is Catalan, and you will see that most signs are signs in that language, but still many also have a translation into Castilian, and also virtually all know both Castilian and Catalan, so language will not be a problem! : D
How to reach the center of Barcelona?
Arriving by air:
Barcelona airport is located about 12km southwest of downtown and has 3 terminals, which are connected by walkways, so you can walk from one terminal to another. To get to the airport, what do we think it’s better by train, from Sants station, Plaza de Catalunya and Arc de Triomphe. Trains (C10) runs every half hour, journey time is 20 minutes and the fare is 2.60 €.
Arriving by train:
The main train station is Barcelona-Sants Central Station. From there trains to international destinations, domestic and outside the city of Barcelona. Located near the downtown, which you can reach by using the subway, because there in Sants cross the green line (3) to blue (No. 5).
Arriving by bus:
In the case of being in a town near Barcelona, another way to get can be by bus. In particular, we go from Madrid to Barcelona (and vice versa) we did on that means of transport and it was pretty good. The company that made that journey was ALSA, the journey takes approximately 7 hours, and the cost of the ticket round trip is around 50 €. The buses to stop at the first Barcelona Nord station and then the Sants, you get off at the best fit you.
Sierra de Tramontana, Something Different to an Island
Mallorca is not only surprising for its coves, including its mountains. Tramontana is the most rugged with numerous little coves and cliffs. This range has some stunning views along the northwest of the island.
The route impressive cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. The Sierra de Tramuntana is shifted through a small road from Andratx to Pollença. They appear along high passes this area, viewpoints and vantage points that can not be put aside.
Andratx past is appreciated and the formation of the ridge. Starting small road through the viewpoints and Bañalbufar Estellens. Following the path leads to Deia, Mallorca typical village with a chapel on its top about 200 meters from the sea.
Soller is one of the villages in the valley of Tramontana. Its port is 3 km, Port d `Soller has beach. The most unique of the two peoples is the vintage tram that connects them, since 1913, a journey of 4.9 km.
In the middle of the Sierra de Tramuntana is located Lluc Monastery, the spiritual heart of the island. This shrine is dedicated to the Virgin of Lluc, patroness of the island, and many pilgrimages to it.
The more people northwest of the island and its port is Pollença Port Pollença. Nearby, the San Vicente Creek is the most striking areas. From the same town, a road that goes to Playa de Formentor, one of the most beautiful island, where a few meters from the sand can enjoy the shade of the trees in the Natural Park. Heading to the lookout lighthouse Fomentorestá Des Colomer, a favorite of tourists to the area, with large quantities. A few meters away is a vantage point is best seen where the cliffs and the sea about 200 meters high.
The Sierra de Tramuntana is the most important karst modeling of the Balearic Islands. Its name comes from the wind coming in this direction, the north wind. This nature reserve is about 90 km long and has the highest peak on the island, the Puig Major with 1447 m.
Among the species that live in the area include goats, sheep, and smaller, the marten, the genet and the weasel.
Tarragona, the Treasure of the Costa Dorada
A city full of rich history, marked by the Roman settlement that created the so-called Roman Tarraco, Tarragona have a special place. Washed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Tarragona has become a tourist center and a cultural center to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Strolling through the city center should not be missed. The former case is at the top of the city and coincides with the former Provincial Forum of Tarraco. It is surrounded by the Roman wall, the length to the third century C. was about 4 km. However, at present remains only about 1 km and an original voussoired door. The Old Town, popularly known as “Part High”, is today one of the most popular areas for both tourists and natives through the gastronomic and leisure activities it offers.
Amphitheater of Tarraco
The Amphitheater of Roman Tarraco is a building constructed near the sea, behind the wall of the city of Tarraco, the capital of the Roman province of Nearer Spain Tarraconensis. It is one of the locations of the Place Heritage called “Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco.
The Balcony of the Mediterranean
Delightful view! It is a viewpoint situated on a seaside cliff at the end of the Rambla Nova. It is bordered by an old wrought iron railing by Joan Miquel Guinart in the early twentieth century.
From here you can see part of the city, port, railway station, amphitheater, beach and La Punta del Miracle, plus a magnificent panoramic sea, on whose horizon on clear days, you can see the curvature of the land. The Punta del Miracle is also the stage where it is celebrated every year in July for six nights, the famous Castle International Competition of Tarragona Fireworks involving pyrotechnics important Spanish and foreign companies, and which has become benchmark event in the Mediterranean.
Roman Circus
Within the old city, today we find the archaeological remains of what was once the circus, featuring chariot races. Can be visited in different establishments in the city, as well as what is known as “capçalera”, the final curve of the trail. The “carceres” where was the exit, is under the foundations of the current municipality of Tarragona, in the “Plaça de la Font”.
La Fiesta de Santa Tecla
It is quite an event in Tarragona. Held in September, between 15 and 24, declared of national tourist interest by the Government of Spain and traditional festival of national interest by the Generalitat of Catalonia
Valporquero Caves and the Rio Torio
A 47 km/h de Leon, the crosses different peoples Thorium mentioning his name. For this river to get to the Sickles of Vegacervera with its striking gorge. A beautiful landscape where the folded Thorium its forms and it intersects the road through various bridges, some of Roman origin.
It is strictly to observe the stop from one of its bridges Thorium marked by its narrowness and depth of its waters. Vegacervera Hoces of confronting the spirit of this area of Leon. Thorium breathe in peace and harmony where your bed is all that is heard. The whole upper valley of the river and through the Torio river erosion results in high gorges that rise to the river environment. And beech predominate until Valporquero Caves.
Valporquero past the village at an altitude of 1,309 m. high, is this natural monument. At the heart of the mountain appears Leon grand entrance to the cave Valporquero. In the same parking lot of the cave, there is a fully equipped recreation area where you can expect to start a tour. It has a visitable route of about 1 km. and it takes time and see each as two hours. Throughout the visit the Cave offers all its splendor that has lasted more than a million years.
There are seven rooms visited the Cave of Valporquero (Small Wonders, Great Rotunda, Hadas Cemetery Stalactite, Gran Via, Column Lonely and Wonders) which served to show the stalactites, stalagmites, washes and different columns inside. The great length of the cave and its dimensions much more impressive to the visitor. On the inside, across the river with 3150 m. accessible to cavers and experts.
The average temperature in the cave is 7 º C at any time of year with a humidity of 99%. It opened to the public in 1966 and since then has not stopped its activity.
In the cave environment and the River Torio Valporquero deserve traveled quietly. Green valleys, stunning gorges cross the river along. Small towns emblematic of gray stone and red tile, the old churches are just a small sample of the environment of the Cantabrian Mountains that are worth knowing.
Formigal: Snow For Everyone
With 137 km. for skiing more than 100 tracks across four valleys, is the station of Formigal. It is one of the favorite destinations for skiers and winter sports where Spanish enjoy all kinds of activities in this time of year.
With the arrival of snow, the ski resort during the winter to cram down its slopes, with a vertical drop of 740 meters. Slopes for all levels with 23 lifts that can carry up to 34,054 people per hour.
According to legend, the mountain had formigas Formigal white ants in Aragon, the goddess who protected Culibillas. Balaitus claimed many of them and then came the snow in Formigal.
And in Formigal is not lack of anything for skiers and mountain lovers in this place that wears her coat in winter white and purest green in summer. Located at 98 km. Huesca, Valle de Tena, for many it is the most beautiful part of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The typical architecture consists Pyrenees with a dark slate and stone mixes. There are many hill villages with large forests around left visitors breathe the pure air of their environment.
The typical dish of this area is the lamb and the iconic recipe chilindrón. The sausage in this area as the cheeses Aragonese must surely try to find out what is spoken.
Jaca is a staple in the valley town of Aragon for her beauty and status. Its ancient monuments, picturesque streets and occupy much of the town. The Cathedral of St. Peter or his Citadel not go unnoticed in this village in the valley. A city with a rich history that also has the Benedictine Monastery, the Clock Tower and City Hall, among others, very pretty and well preserved.
A1 km from the French border and 27 km. Jaca is Candanchú, with one of the most pioneering resorts in our country. It is not known for being one of the most modern and extensive in Spain. Its advantage over other resorts is situated in an area sheltered from the wind, the conditions are to be splendid all year. The view from Candanchú are impressive snow between about 100 and 120 times a year.
Canfranc is another border town in the middle of the deep valley. Their inhabitants have always been devoted to commerce and the passenger accommodation of these lands. And this village is that the Way of Santiago Aragon. Canfrac suffered serious fires but nevertheless still retains some of its architectural heritage. The remains of the medieval castle, the facade of the tower … They are some of the charms of this town in a valley worth seeing.
The Valley of Tena and both monumental and artistic whole landscape of this place has great appeal both summer and winter. In winter visited by fans and experts from enjoying snow sports every year in this area. In summer, hikers nature walk and make mountain routes and trails of all kinds to observe these unique valleys Aragonese.
The Slopes of Sierra Nevada, Las Alpujarras
Andalusian white villages in this area highlight the history and its typical houses have survived to this day.
And is that Sierra Nevada opens the way to the villages of La Alpujarra mountains with great tourism both in summer and in winter for skiers, mountaineers and tourists which has the highest peak on the peninsula, with 3,482 m Mulhacen
Sierra Nevada passes between the provinces of Granada and Almeria for over 60 municipalities. This is because on the slopes of this Nature Reserve is situated La Alpujarra, Andalusia historical region that has some municipalities of singular beauty.
Located in the High Alpujarra, is the gorge of Poqueira which has three typical villages: Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira, rising from the ravine up the mountain. The craftsmanship of these people is unique and its narrow streets, typical Alcarreña, breathed the quiet of the woods and the sound of the streams. Pampeira with its multitude of street fountains and Capileira, on top of the cliff and the trees have great scenic value. In fact, it begins in Capileira where the track reaches the Veleta, which in summer can reach Sierra Nevada.
Also at the High Alpujarra, stands the white people Trevélez. At an altitude of 1,476 m. and with differences in their streets up to 200 meters through the village passes the Chico River and the Great River. Trevélez are known large hams, awarded in 1862 by Queen Elizabeth II taking fame until today. From different vantage points you can see the image of this town in the mountains. Of
Lanjaron, famous for its waters, is found in the Alpujarra Alta. Spa town featured in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Its medicinal mineral waters have a great tourist attraction.
The so-called balcony of the Alpujarras, with white people as mythical Canar and Carataunas Soportújar which descend to the valley from the slopes of the mountain.
In Lower Alpujarra Orgiva people as we are old neighborhoods with distinctive Moorish style conversing. The castle-palace of the Counts of rod is of great interest because of its location and stunning views.
The region of Contraviesa is located in the Alpujarra Baja, is in the valley. Ugijar Cádiar and show the valley where the smell of wine blends and sea, through unforgettable places. One area of great cultural and landscape value where the mountain and the valley absorbs all these white people.
Visit the Cathedral of Valencia
Valencia Cathedral
Walking the streets of Valencia, surely you will spend in front of his temple: the Cathedral and today we visit.
While it can not be considered of the most beautiful in Spain, where there are many excellent examples of religious architecture, the Cathedral of Valencia deserves attention by the amalgam of styles that have shaped through the centuries and its greatest treasure which is said to be the “Holy Grail”.
This temple is built on a mosque which, in turn, occupied the space of a Visigoth cathedral. Today only remains of the two. In the thirteenth century, James I the Conqueror decided to build temple in honor of Santa Maria funded by the bourgeoisie of the city of Valencia.
As he was demolishing a Muslim, grew a classic building with three naves, dome of the transept, ambulatory, and apse. The legend says that King broke down the last walls of the mosque with their own hands, using a mallet.
The Valencian usually refer to the long construction of the cathedral (or pseudo) with a popular saying: “That is longer than the works of the seu. And this is seen in the different styles that were translating: medieval structure, one of the covers of the cruise is Romanesque and the other is Gothic.
Interior Catedral de Valencia
In the latter, the Door of the Apostles, traditionally meets the Water Court to adjudicate the disputes on the issue of farmers irrigate their fields.
The old Chapter House, now called the Chapel of the Holy Grail because it is kept a cup of agate of the century that some would identify with the Holy Grail. This hall and belfry Miguelete or New, used as a lighthouse at one time, were exempt from the building and did not join him until 1459.
Undoubtedly, a sampling of styles that is not without its charm. Surely the figure of the Cathedral of Valencia and you’ll notice is one more reason to chill out on the most traditional streets of the city.
Seville: Andalusian Capital Also Came the Padlocks of Love
The bridge of Triana, in Seville, such as the Ponte Milvio in Rome? It seems, judging from its rails, full of padlocks, as told by the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutes Free Press.
For some time, this romantic symbol of the XXI century has become, in fact, fashion in the capital ispalense. Were in fact just the Italian students arrived in Seville to spend your Erasmus to spread the tradition. And ‘so, then that is enough to pass by the bridge of Isabel II, the Guadalquivir River, which joins the center of Seville and Triana, the neighborhood of flamenco, to see at least a dozen padlocks attached to its railing.
You say? Will happen like in Italy? Suspend the proceedings. I limit myself only to point out that, although it is very easy to attribute the custom to tam-tam media caused by Moccia’s book, translated in Spain, the tradition of using the locks to seal a love that is far more widespread.
New routes: Ibiza to Rome
The low cost Vueling Airlines will open new connection between Ibiza and the capital of Italy. With this target already be nine, between national and European cities the company will connect from Ibiza.
The flights will have a daily frequency of late-night hours for both ways. In total, Vueling will operate 152 flights for up to 27,360 seats.
Italy is one of the key strategic markets for the airline, which operates in four cities across the Alps, Venice, Naples, Milan and Rome, the latter two connected to the Balearic island.
Among the nine routes available Vueling to Ibiza, the company bid more than half a million places to fly until September this year, with forecasts of more than 2782 flights and 400,000 passengers.