Located in Cataluña, the 100kms coastline stretch of Costa Barcelona is simply a paradise on earth. The region is characterized by the Mediterranean Coast and Cosmopolitan air, the cordiality and hospitality of local community and emblematic monuments which makes Costa Barcelona a must visit destination in Spain.
The famous Barcelona is the capital city of Cataluña and is situated on the northeastern side of Iberian Peninsula where the Mediterranean Sea bathes it all day and night. On its northern side is Lleida and Gerona and the southern is occupied by Tarragona.
Barcelona Beach, Spain by Oh Barcelona
The region comprises of 10 districts. Ciutat Vella is essentially the main district in the region and it is home to the born and Gothic areas. El Raval is a highly adventurous place in Costa Barcelona and Santa Les Corts and Gracia are other notable districts as well. The region enjoys a Mediterranean like climate which makes it a top visitor’s travel area. In addition, Costa Barcelona also has extremely beautiful streets in the cities, it houses the popular Sagrada Familia along side its beautiful beaches and parks as well as the modern built stadiums. The sporting facilities like football stadiums dates back to the all time famous Olympics that were held here back in 1992. A good example of these stadiums includes the Olympic stadium and Palau Sant Jordi. There are also ports such as Port Maritim and the famous old port of Barcelona – Port Vell.
Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain by Jaume Meneses
The cities in Costa Barcelona are full of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy an eventful nightlife. There are also numerous shops for your shopping expeditions and you can get cheap souvenirs and clothes. The numerous attractions are an indicator that a holiday in Costa Barcelona will leave you the happiest person on earth. A holiday vacation in the region can be spent as you admire the artistic and creativity of local community in the auditoriums, theatres and cinemas and The Liceo actually stands out among these. Top places to visit are among the famous Plaza Cataluña, the Rambla and Olympic stadiums. When you are at Tibidabo and Montjuic, you can appreciate the beauty of the region and then continue your visit to the attractive museums and the Cathedral.
The city of Barcelona also has beaches and you can use public transport to travel to Marbella and Baceloneta beaches. Thanks to the ancient architects of Costa Barcelona such as Antonio Gaudi, the region has not been absorbed by modernization entirely. Good example of architectural sites here include the well known Paseo de Gracia, La Pedrera and Casa Batlio all which are unique and outstanding buildings in the area. In any case, there are so many buildings in Costa Barcelona that are wonderful facades.
Casa Amatller and Casa Batllo, Barcelona, Spain by Bernard Gagnon
Costa Barcelona has so much to offer and you can decide to spend your stay either in the hotels, town houses, apartments and villas located all over the region and ready to host you. You can enjoy a momentous holiday vacation in any of these with your lovely partner, family members and friends. The restaurants will serve you international, national and local cuisines as you get the best wines from the strategically located bars.
