If that long earned holiday or break is looming and your looking for something different then discover Spain.

Cataluña is a good choice, Barcelona is tempting.  Both finely developed and boastig some of the most interesting buildings in the world.  The cuisine festivals that are annually displayed are some of the most intereting and colourful events in Spain.

Barcelona is located on the shores of the mediteranean sea.  The climate is warm, but not too humid.  The city has a rich history that goes back to the days of the Gothic Renaissance.  Also with its new and modern infrastructure it has somthing for everyone.

For first time visitors the routist information offices should be the first stop.  With information on restuarants, transport, monuments and places of interest, cultural customs and celebrations.

There are many attractions that the city of Barcalona can offer visitors, the famous sight seeing trips, one of the many is the Rambla of Canletas, then the Rambla of flowers on to the Rambla to the center and at the end the promenadeof Santa Monica.  the gothic quarter is another attraction of Barcelona with its buildings are preserved saving the art and style of this era.

The Torre de Collserola, whose tenth floor is used to  observe for the public  the whole of Valencia city.  The Tibidabo is the highest place in Valencia, it is a parkland with beautiful green areas, very well cared for, and oxygenates the city.

Take a look at the Olympic stadium, Palau Sant Jordi, Ciudadela Park, the zoo which is said to be the best in Europe, Diagonal Mar Park and the Park Forum all but to name a few. Barcalona presents some of the most fabulous architctural buildings from throughout most historical periods.

The Temple Expiatori de la sagrada Familia, Parc guell, the Casa Mila and Casa Batilo are of the earliest periods.  The Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the Church of St Mary of the Sea are of architectural importance to Barcalona.  For present architecture the stunning German pavillion, the Mueseum of contemporary art, the Agbar Tower and the Picaso Mueseum are all of stunning importance.  Let us not forget the theatres, especially the Gran Teatro de Liceo and the National theatre of Catalonia all providing the greatest productions.

Barcalona is home to its own large aquatic center, this gets the most visits from tourists.  It is not only fun it is educational, everything is well run and presented.  Its the next best thing to going to the bottom of the sea.  If your daring enough you can dive and swim with the SHARKS.

The beaches in Barcalona are also very important for the rourists attractions, the beaturiful beaches of San Sebstican, Barceloneta, New Icaria, Bogatel.  The sea bella beach covers the length of four miles and receives over more than 8 million bathers a year.

The traditional cuisine of the area is a wide selection of vegetables, seafoods and handmade pasteries.  The wines and cavas from the area  are also very important and can complement any meal.