Category: Spain

Antoni Gaudí’s temple is reopen for visits (with restrictions)

Barcelona is still on top of world tourism. The charming capital of Catalonia, Spain, beat the record of nearly 12 million tourists in 2019. It is only behind London and Paris in the number of tourists in Europe. More than 75% of these visitors are from out of Spain, mostly from France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the United States.

What makes Barcelona so attractive is a wide variety of attractions: history, arts, gastronomy, a whole set of hidden gems, beaches, and even mountains, all in one single place with a well-connected network of public transportation. With so many interesting attractions, there is one big favorite that is also the most crowded one to visit: Basilica La Sagrada Familia, an unparalleled monument in architecture’s history, and a Unesco World Heritage site.

With the Covid-19 pandemic, La Sagrada Familia was closed for more than a year. It reopened to visitors and events last May.

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A family vacation is easier in Spanish resorts

Life is much easier for parents when they have their holidays in all-inclusive resorts. It’s about keeping the kids entertained while nourishing the adults. We picked five options of the best all-inclusive resorts for families in Spain. They are located in the paradisiac islands Mallorca, Menorca, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura. You can fly there easily departing from the main European airports.

We researched for a 7-night stay in July (so, high-peak summer season) for a family: 2 adults and 2 children under seven. The results talk for themselves. You can have an amazing vacation and not spend that much. 

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Best hostels under 30€ a night

You are traveling to Barcelona, one of the most touristic cities in the world, right? Unless travellers have a generous budget for accommodation and plan well in advance, they may easily not find a good place to stay, or worse: end up paying high for low-cost rooms. But we’re here to help, by picking the best 5 top-rated hostels in Barcelona for under 30€, an exquisite selection of the best accommodation on a budget in the most charming Spanish city. Our number 1 tip is: if any of them makes you smile, book it! In Barcelona, the best hostels get fully booked in the blink of an eye.

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