Barcelona has transformed itself into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world even after it has been buffeted by invading forces, fleeced by trade restrictions and strangled by autocratic central governments for decades.
Citadines Ramblas Barcelona Apartments in Barcelona provides 131 serviced apartments in two wings of 5 and 8 floors including 115 two-person studios with pullout beds and 16 one-bedroom apartments for up to 4 people with pullout beds in lounge area and one double or two single beds in bedroom. 4 furnished studios are equipped for people with reduced mobility.
Places to See in Barcelona - Fundació Joan Miró, an art gallery showcasing the delights of Miró; La Font Màgica fountain, the biggest of Montjuïc's famous fountains; La Pedrera museum; L'Aquàrium is one of Europe's biggest aquariums and has the world's best collection of Mediterranean marine life; La Sagrada Família Cathedral is the most ambitious work of Antoni Gaudí and is truly awe-inspiring; Museu Picasso art gallery museum; Parc d'Atraccions, funfair for all museum.
Places to Eat in Barcelona - 7 Portes is renowned for its paella, seafood platters and enormous portions; Agut serves from succulent suquet de rap (monkfish stew) to a healthy slab of solomillo de buey con salsa de trufa y trompetas de la muerte (sirloin beef in a truffle sauce with 'trumpets of death' mushrooms); Bar Celta is a bar-cum-restaurant specializing in pulpo (octopus); Cal Pep is famous for its tastiest gourmet seafood tapas in town, the gambas (prawns) de Palamós are recommended; try for an intimate taula cabina (wooden booth), truffle and duck risotto at Casa Calvet; enjoy One of Barcelona's most incredible foodie experiences at Jean-Luc Figueras; and La Cereria offers tasty vegetarian pizzas, salads, crepes and great desserts, plus beer, all at low prices.
Nightlife in Barcelona - Bar Marsella specialises in absenta (absinthe), a beverage usually hard to find because of its supposed narcotic qualities; Bikini disco-cum-club frequently stages quality acts, ranging from funk guitar to rock most nights of the week; Boadas, one of the city’s oldest bars famed for its divine daiquiris; Elephant bar attracts models and a big tent-like dance space is the main game here; Harlem Jazz Club is one of the best spots in town for jazz; La Vinya del Senyor is a Wine taster’s pick; Les Gens Que J'Aime is a romantic cocktail lounge; Terrazza is one of the most popular summertime dance locations inside the fancy land of Poble Espanyol.
Shopping in Barcelona - Altair is a great travel bookshop with travel maps, guides and travel literature; Antonio Miró is a shopping centre for highest quality of accessories and clothing for men and women; Caelum is a little heaven for food and drink situated in the heart of Barcelona; Els Encants Vells is the biggest and most authentic flea market in Barcelona; Farrutx is a place for designer shoes for Barcelona’s uptown women; Favorita stocks furniture and accessories of every type; Xocoa is a den of chocolate bars, gooey pastries and more.
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