Hi. I am a British published writer with a lot of travel experience. I have been in both Australia and Spain recently. Here is the beginning of an article about Barcelona:
Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona is a favorite destination at any time of year and the relaxed, hospitable nature of the Catalonian people will stay with you long after you leave. Barcelonans are proud of their city’s amazing sights and architecture and visitors are treated warmly.
So what does this vibrant city offer tourists? There are lots of options and here are a few of my personal choices.
Stretch Your Legs
In my opinion, walking is a great way to see a place and Barcelona is a pedestrian friendly city. You can get your bearings by starting at the Placa de Catalunya and several of the city center’s attractions can be easily reached on foot from there. It is a large open square where you can take in the fountains and ornate statues and even feed the pigeons. The metro station is called Catalunya and you can pick up a free street map at the nearby tourist information office.
From the square it is easy to find Barcelona’s most famous street La Rambla. It is a tree lined Pedestrian Avenue with souvenir stalls, flower sellers, pavement cafes, bars and street entertainers of all kinds. It is very pleasant to wander the 1.2 kilometers of La Rambla, watch the locals and tourists, and soak up the atmosphere.......