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Barcelona is a colourful city located along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This charming seaside destination will mesmerise you with its breathtaking architecture, vibrant streets, tree-lined promenades and impressive public parks. Although the city has a good public transport system, you're sure to enjoy discovering it on foot. Barcelona is home to some incredible architectural masterpieces, all designed by Antoni Gaudi. You'll also come across elegant mansions that were once owned and occupied by aristocrats and important people in society. These mansions now welcome scores of tourists each year. Don't miss out on what the city has to offer. Book your air tickets to Barcelona and see what the fuss is all about.
Things to do in Barcelona
Whether you like strolling along cobblestone lanes or sitting down to an incredible tapas meal, you'll find many things to keep you entertained and busy in Barcelona. There are numerous sun-drenched beaches to choose from, and if you're into kayaking or paddle boarding, you'll have a whale of a time at the beach. You'll also find plenty of museums and sculpture gardens as you explore the city, each one more fascinating than the other.
Grab your air tickets to Barcelona and check out this list of must-dos:
Take a tour of the famous Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, one of Gaudi's most beautiful masterpieces
Visit Park Guell, known for its unique architecture and views from the top of the hill
Wander around the Gothic Quarter to discover Barcelona's grand 20th century architecture
Immerse yourself in a classic flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen
Gain insight into Gaudi's vision and inspiration at La Pedrera
Visit Las Ramblas, a vibrant promenade lined with shops, buskers, hawkers, and artists
Catch a concert at the Palau de la Musica Catalana, a famous UNESCO heritage site
Spend the day at Barceloneta Beach or Bogatell Beach
Take a step into the past as you discover the beautiful bull fighting arena, the Plaza de toros Monumental
Head to the Portal de L'Angel and wander through an endless array of shops selling exclusive clothes and accessories
Airports in Barcelona
Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat, is the only international airport close to the city. It has two terminals. Terminal 1 is the fifth largest in the world and is built to accommodate large airplanes like the Airbus A380-800 and the Boeing 747-8I, while Terminal 2 is divided into three sections, being 2A, 2B, and 2C.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Top Carriers
Take a look at the top carriers to this airport before booking your air tickets to Barcelona:
Vueling,
Ryanair and
Air Europa.
Location
The airport is located approximately 14 km away from the city centre.
Transportation
Transportation options are plenty. You could either use the Metro or the Aerobus to reach the city centre. The Metro connects both terminals with Barcelona's underground network. The Aerobus gets you from the airport to the city centre in hardly any time. You could also hop on to a Rapid/ALSA bus if you want to travel to other towns in Spain like Murcia or Almeria.