Barcelona is one of the most important cities from Spain and the capital of Cataluña. It offers the perfect combination between beaches, culture, gastronomy nightlife and history. Spanish and Catalan are spoken here, but you might also find people that speak a bit of English.
Because of how popular it is among travelers it has also become a quite pricey place to visit, especially if you are taking the kids along.
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Learn How to explore Barcelona in a Budget
Hotels
As high end as the whole city may be. There are also a bunch of places where you can stay for a reasonable price. A good place where you can find budget hotels in Barcelona is hostelbookers. You will be amazed about the wide range of lodging options available in Barcelona.
Things to do
Because of all its cultural richness, Barcelona offers tons of attractions and places to visit. However many of its attractions are quite pricey. But there are also a few that can be done for free. Like the case of a few museums and:
- Be dazzled by Park Güell
- Saunter up La Rambla
- Admire Modernisme architecture
- Browse the Mercat de la Boqueria
- Bask on a beach
Restaurants
The city of Barcelona is known for its exceptional Mediterranean style food. In it you can find tons of high end restaurants where famous chefs prepare their best dishes. However for a true and much cheaper way to taste the true, traditional food of the region visit the small eateries. In these locals from families that have lived here for a long time will be more than delighted to share with you their best dishes.
When you plan your next trip dont forget to visit HostelBookers. They are having a competition until December 31. If you participate, you might be able to win a stay in a hotel from the US and money to spend. Go to the HostelBookers site to learn all about how you enter the contest.
