The urban landscape of Barcelona provides a coastline stretching more than four kilometers and the beaches have earned a name for themselves as popular leisure spaces. It was around the 1980s that the project of first opening the city to the sea was first undertaken. The redeveloped seafront has become one of Barcelona’s popular spot for recreation and leisure. The beaches have all necessary facilities and services which guarantee a pleasant and safe day at the beach. And, with the development of the shoreline Barcelona has gained new areas for leisure. One part of the shoreline has been developed into a new marine wildlife park. The new bathing area of the shoreline is different from normal beaches in that it has been specially designed to create an area of calm waters which are soothing to the senses.

Barcelona is a city well known for its night life. There are exciting cultural activities which provide entertainment and leisure suitable to all tastes and styles. Check into one of the hotels in Barcelona to entertain yourself at the numerous shows, bars, discotheques, concerts and popular fiestas which are the attractions of the city. A tourist to Barcelona will never find a dull and boring moment while in the city. The range that Barcelona offers for a night out on the town at times causes one to find it difficult to choose from all the various offerings. The city has a host of champagne and cocktail bars where one can drop in for an evening of entertainment. Another good option is to venture into any of the good restaurants to savor from a wide and varied range of authentic food from across the world. Most Barcelona hotels also have good specialty restaurants serving authentic Spanish food of the traditional Mediterranean variety.

There are a variety of Barcelona Spain hotels suitable to the needs of all travelers and tourists. The economical traveler can check into cheap Barcelona hotels or Barcelona budget hotels for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The more stylish travelers can look forward to the finest of luxury hotels in Barcelona where the best of services and amenities are provided. The young crowd especially fond of dancing and jiving will love the look of Barcelona with its multitude offerings of discotheques, clubs and dance halls. There are many live music clubs to be found where the guests who do not like to move their bodies can head to for an evening of fun and entertainment. The variety of style ranges from jazz and blues to African music. Those desirous of showcasing their musical talents can make use of the opportunity of their tour to try out a karaoke club.

To check out the rich heritage of Barcelona one must take time out for a visit to the numerous museums of the city where you will be able to get a glimpse of the culturally rich exhibitions displayed. The Museo Picasso and Fundacion Joan Miro are the more renowned museums of the city.