Barcelona Cruises
One of the highlights of any cruise to Barcelona is, of course, the experience of the sailing in the Mediterranean itself. Some have called it the most romantic and most historical sea in the world that has helped spread the civilisation of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the armies of the great Roman empire and transported the Moors into the heart of Spain, changing it forever. In fact, this mix between Europeans and the Moors is what has given Spain the rich culture input that makes it such a vibrant country today.
About Barcelona
On the north-eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shoreline of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is Spain's second largest city both in size and population and the capital of Catalonia.
Barcelona has now become one of the world's most vibrant and stylish cities. It is fiesta time over the summer but the city's appeal is not limited to the summer months only. It is always on the cutting edge of fashion, music and good times. The architecture, especially the work of Gaudí, will leave you breathless; and the art with collections from Miró to Picasso are a must see for every visitor.
Barcelona Attractions
Barcelona offers something special all year round in its architecture, its art, its shopping, and its food. Most of the Barcelona city centre is pedestrianised so getting around is easy and hassle free.
The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is devoted to the work of the renowned painter Pablo Picasso, displaying over three thousand paintings, sculptures and drawings. The Church of the Sacred Family is a work of genius by Antoni Gaudi, pushing gothic style to the extreme. This modern architectural Barcelona attraction draws hundreds of visitors a day. The Miro Art Gallery, popular with locals and tourists alike, contains a large range of works that date back as far as 1914. This collection of artwork includes Miro's sculptures, tapestries and early sketches as well as his famous paintings.
The popular Poble Espanyol de Montjuic is a small Spanish village with different quarters that reproduce the style of architecture and houses from the diverse regions of Spain. You can see some traditionally made Spanish goods from the large number of specialist craft shops and workshops.
International and local jewelry are available for purchase and there are antique shops and artisan workshops to work your way through. Leather goods and shoes are always popular purchases. As for the food, Spanish cuisine caters to all tastes from tapas to large feasts.
Let 1st4cruising help you select your perfect Barcelona Cruise
Whatever your style of cruise and whatever your budget, we at 1st4cruising would love to help you make your cruise to Barcelona very special. For further information on our special offers, with up to 70% off list price, why not browse online through our huge range of cruise itineraries or, alternatively, give our cruise specialists a call on 08708 30 86 77.
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