Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Places of interest in Barcelona
We have updated our Barcelona surrounding area pages, in brief we have added more info on what places of interest we feel will be suitable for families to visit when on holiday in one of our four star Spanish holiday parks. Below is a summary
Barcelona City
Barcelona is more than just a single city,it is really a collection of multi-faceted and diverse cities. The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century. This is a city that should not be missed when having a holiday in Spain. Just watching the people go by when having a drink or a meal in one of the many restaurant and bars is a spectacle itself.
Barcelona Zoo
Address: Parc de la Ciutadella, Metro: Ciutadella Vila OlĂmpica. Currently housing over 7,000 animals, the Zoo's main attractions are the dolphinarium, a brand new penguin enclosure featuring the endangered Humboldt species and an underground tunnel for observation. Open: daily, normally between 10am-5pm (times vary according to seasons, please check the exact times in the web page). Admission: Adults 9 euros, children aged 3-12 6 euros, under three free of charge.
Barcelona Aquarium
The largest aquarium in Europe , and the most important in the world in terms of Mediterranean wildlife, the well-designed interior holds 20 vast tanks and an immense 80-metre transparent walk-through shark tunnel . A new interactive space called Explora has recently opened, housing 50 activities aimed at allowing children to watch, touch and investigate three different marine ecosystems.Open: 9:30am-9:00pm . Last admissions one hour before closing. Admission: Adults 13 euros, children aged 4-12 9 euros, under four free of charge
Camp Nou Football Stadium & Football MuseumThe largest football stadium in Europe . Nearest Metro Collblanc. Home of the famous FC Barcelona, This is a must for children & indeed parents who are into football/soccer. The museum here is terrific. Opening hours Mon - Sat 10:00 -18.30, Sun & Hols 10.00-14.00 closed 1/1, 6/1, 24/9, 25/12.
Port Aventura
This is a massive theme park, based on Busch Gardens in Florida, attracts holidaymakers from far afield to its five worlds (Far West, Mediterránia, Mexico, China and Polynesia). Visitors can be at the Great Wall of China one minute and at the ruins of Mayan Mexico the next, and meet some cowboys for a taste of the Far West before cooling off by jumping into the great lake from the summit of the Tutuki Splash volcano. Popular attractions include the Sea Odyssey underwater adventure, the Stampida roller coaster ride and the Grand Canyon Rapids water ride
Barcelona City
Barcelona is more than just a single city,it is really a collection of multi-faceted and diverse cities. The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century. This is a city that should not be missed when having a holiday in Spain. Just watching the people go by when having a drink or a meal in one of the many restaurant and bars is a spectacle itself.
Barcelona Zoo
Address: Parc de la Ciutadella, Metro: Ciutadella Vila OlĂmpica. Currently housing over 7,000 animals, the Zoo's main attractions are the dolphinarium, a brand new penguin enclosure featuring the endangered Humboldt species and an underground tunnel for observation. Open: daily, normally between 10am-5pm (times vary according to seasons, please check the exact times in the web page). Admission: Adults 9 euros, children aged 3-12 6 euros, under three free of charge.
Barcelona Aquarium
The largest aquarium in Europe , and the most important in the world in terms of Mediterranean wildlife, the well-designed interior holds 20 vast tanks and an immense 80-metre transparent walk-through shark tunnel . A new interactive space called Explora has recently opened, housing 50 activities aimed at allowing children to watch, touch and investigate three different marine ecosystems.Open: 9:30am-9:00pm . Last admissions one hour before closing. Admission: Adults 13 euros, children aged 4-12 9 euros, under four free of charge
Camp Nou Football Stadium & Football MuseumThe largest football stadium in Europe . Nearest Metro Collblanc. Home of the famous FC Barcelona, This is a must for children & indeed parents who are into football/soccer. The museum here is terrific. Opening hours Mon - Sat 10:00 -18.30, Sun & Hols 10.00-14.00 closed 1/1, 6/1, 24/9, 25/12.
Port Aventura
This is a massive theme park, based on Busch Gardens in Florida, attracts holidaymakers from far afield to its five worlds (Far West, Mediterránia, Mexico, China and Polynesia). Visitors can be at the Great Wall of China one minute and at the ruins of Mayan Mexico the next, and meet some cowboys for a taste of the Far West before cooling off by jumping into the great lake from the summit of the Tutuki Splash volcano. Popular attractions include the Sea Odyssey underwater adventure, the Stampida roller coaster ride and the Grand Canyon Rapids water ride
# posted by The Williams Holidays Team @ 11:48 pm 
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