| | The permanent collection features everything from Renaissance and Baroque to photography and coinage. Temporary exhibitions reflect the collection’s superb quality; holiday and special events abound. |
| An enormous art exhibition space built in 2004 in time for the Universal Forum of Cultures in Barcelona, The Forum Building is (as are, you will notice, many buildings in Barcelona) quite architecturally impressive as well as a fascinating visit, due to the large number of events and exhibits enacted therein. For example, an exhibit of Chinese funerary art (including dozens of terracotta warriors... |
| Barcelona’s contemporary collection, culling works from the last fifty years, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions. |
| A bustling center of art exhibits, lectures, concerts, and other events and performances inside an Art Nouveau fortress. |
| The largest collection of Joan Miró’s work. Founded by the artist himself, the museum boasts a whopping 300 paintings, 150 sculptures, and over 7,000 drawings. |
| Learn about Barcelona’s tumultuous roots as you wander around the subterranean exhibits; made up of four different vanues, a large part of the visit is on the site of ancient Roman ruins at the edge of the Ciutat Vella, containing original mosaics, constructions of buildings, and a multimedia demonstration of the city’s rich history. |
| Serving as a market place since the 15th century (although it was at that time outside the modest city walls), Plaza Mayor has been the setting for everything from autos de fé (humiliating processions of heretics during the Inquisition) and witch-burning to pro-republican rallies. Today it makes for a pleasant morning stroll or afternoon café at one of the many terraza bars. Pay special... |  |
| Completed in 1764 after the original Alcázar burned down, the Palacio Real today is used only for official ceremonies and empty most of the time (kind of like the Spanish monarchy itself, it could be argued). Many rooms are open to visitors, and if you feel like gazing at royal opulence, you can do so either at your own pace or on a guided tour. |  |
| A "Spanish village" featuring different styles of Spanish architecture. |
| Madrid's answer to Central Park started life as a monastery, before being converted into a royal playground known as "El Buen Retiro" ("the good retreat"). For the last 250 years, though, its been open to all, and visitors to Madrid are invited to discover this sprawling park, complete with ponds and a crystal palace, and find out what makes it a local favorite. |  |
| An absolute must-see in Barcelona. You’ll find green open expanses, flower gardens, trees, paths for biking and jogging, a small lake for paddling, as well as monuments, museums, and historical buildings. La Cascada is a national monument and waterfall featuring lovely stone sculptures; the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is located here, as is the Parc Zoològic de Barcelona, the Museu de... |
| An amusement park (complete with ferris wheel, carousel, and puppet show), a beautiful Catholic church, a hiking trail (or a funicular or bus ride, if you’re not up to the walk): Tibidabo has it all, including a phenomenal view from the Collserola hills. |
| Also full of activities, museums, grandiose buildings, events, and even bars and restaurants. Here you’ll find a fantastic view of the harbor, the Olympic Stadium, the Poble Espanyol (a “Spanish village” comprised of different styles of Spanish architecture), the Castell de Montjuïc, a 17th-18th century fortess, the Fundació Joan Miró, and the Jardi Botanic de Barcelona, among other sights. |
| At the Hammam—traditional Arabic baths—of Medina Mayrit, the emphasis is on elegance and authenticity—with the former slightly trumping the latter. The bath-house, which consists of three pools of varying temperatures as well as a steam room, is decorated in Arabic tiles following traditional patterns, and built atop a natural underground cistern. Bathtime is an hour-and-a-half, including a 15... |
| Make this one a priority. One of the most extensive collections of the young work of this celebrated artist and lover of Barcelona (although he was born in Málaga, Picasso moved to Barcelona with his family in 1895). |
| A celebration, this time, of the patron saint of Barcelona. Eating, drinking, and dancing fill up Las Ramblas and and the Passeig de Gràcia; many free live music shows spring up on temporary stages, such as the pyrotechnical music show (fireworks and classical music) next to the fountains on Montjuïc. |
| An advanced underground music and multimedia arts festival that has begun coming to Barcelona every summer (June 15-17 in 2006). Such a bonanza of fantastic concerts, electronic music, beach parties, and variegated side celebrations can only make this stellar city one more step ahead of the game. |
| Residents never fail to celebrate this patron saint of Catalonia. The tradition goes that a man buys his sweetheart a rose for the event, while she buys him a book in return. As a result, Las Ramblas and the Barri Gòtic simply explode with book and flower stalls. |
| To celebrate Barcelona’s not only fine, but up-and-coming cuisine, this year you’ll find a plethora of events and special dinners, restaurants, and markets putting themselves out for the great publicity. See www.barcelonaturisme.com and click on the Year of Food graphic for listings of participating restaurants, special feasts, and the 2005-2006 program. |
| The whole city dives into a flurry of activity: local parties, celebrations in bars and clubs, all-night dancing on the beach, fireworks, and a special sweet pastry for the occasion. |
| A series of religious festivals and parades, starting with a Palm Sunday procession through the Rambla de Catalunya. |
| Tenerife is the largest (2034sq km) and highest (3718m) in the archipelago of the Canary Islands, with an estimated population of 655,656. The Canary Islands are split into 2 Spanish provinces; The Westerly Islands of Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Hierro from the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (chief town Santa Cruz) while the Eastern Islands of Gran Canaria, FuerteVentura and Lanzarote from... |
| Tarragona is the southernmost province in Catalonia, Spain, which also boasts a capital of the same name. Located on the Costa Dorada, Tarragona and its beautiful beaches are exactly what you are searching for if you are yearning for golden sand, crystal clear waters and basking in the sun. But if you also wish to discover the revealing ancient vestiges standing testament to Spain s glorious... |
| Smaller and quieter than its neighbor Mallorca , Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic islands. Situated just 34 km / 21 miles from Mallorca , the island of Menorca has many family-friendly resorts and almost as many beaches as Mallorca and Ibiza combined. Peaceful holiday resorts line the south coast of Menorca and a string of quiet fishing villages are along the island s... |
| Costa del Sol is the most developed part of the coast. Many towns have been developed and recently have modernized their boardwalks, or ' paseo maritimos .' This picturesque town is in no shortage of tourist amenities, resorts and high-rise hotels. The nightlife is lively and colorful, with a string of bars and restaurants to delight in. Other attractions include zoos and water parks, casinos,... |
| A Spain travel can be enjoyable any time of year. This beautiful country also offer diverse activities and attractions in each city you decide to visit and all the year long! Spain is an easy country to travel, with an excellent accommodation offer. Airlines and affordable fares have turned Spain into a beach resort for Europeans. |
| Cadiz, Spain ( pronounced as Cadith ) is a splendid city that has once served as home to bona fide voyagers like Ferdinand Magellan and Amerigo Vespucci . Cadiz is close to Seville, another beautiful city of Spain, thus it is not a wonder that it is a favorite harbor among elegant cruise ships. In fact, the number of cruise ships that dock in this city reaches up to almost 4 dozens in just a... |
| If names mean anything at all, it means everything about Costa Brava. Often translated as "wild coast," Costa Brava is paradise not only for the wild-spirited and wild at heart, but also for those who are simply looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It has something to suit everyone: fun parties, exciting water adventures, along with peaceful villages and a quiet time sunbathing -... |
| Brace yourself for San Sebastian, the one place on earth that offers you literally everything your heart desires, all year round, non-stop and round-the-clock! The wide variety of what this place can offer includes beautiful scenery, sun-kissed beaches, enthusiastic and lively people, a diversity of entertainments, rich cultural activities, internationally renowned cuisine, major music and film... |
| Ibiza, the smallest of the three Balearic Islands, attracts thousands of people from all over Europe every year. Lying near its bigger sister Mallorca, Ibiza itself is an internationally leading tourist destination. Nicknamed the capital of electronic music, Ibiza has one of the best nightlife offers of Europe with several discos, bars and night clubs which have gained international... |
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