Tourist Information for Essential Barcelona

Holiday Barcelona is undoubtedly a beautiful and exciting city to be in. I lived and worked there for some time and would thoroughly recommend it as a place that you have to visit if you get the opportunity.

Wouldn't you like to experience like a local when travelling rather than feeling like a tourist? Maybe you want to learn local secrets? Don’t start your trip before having contacted a Barcelona tour guide.

Catalonia, with its capital Barcelona, is home to lots of the most important wine producers where locals can show you how it is made. Walk along virgin beaches that don't appear in any tourist guide, trek in the most beautiful routes, discover small towns, horse riding and other activities.

A visit to Picasso Museum at the center of the city will mystify and amaze you with some of Picasso's famous works. A must visit also is the Maritime Museum. An art enthusiast can find dozens of museums in Barcelona.

Try taking a walk through the lively street of La Rambla. You can make a stop at the second largest opera theatre called "el Liceu." This area is a popular place to dine, shop and most especially do some sightseeing.

If beaches are your thing, Barcelona has several to offer. Playa la Barcelona is just ten minutes away from central Barcelona. You could also opt for Sitges Beach which is outside the city.

Private Life by Joseph Maria de Sagarra- This 1930's novel is an expose on the bourgeoisie of Barcelona, which reveals the dark underbelly of the city and its inhabitants. The underground world of sex shows and illegal activity is brought to light in this historical account of one of the city's darkest times.