I have visited Barcelona twice now, as I just love this city and it's ways.
If you are planning a trip to Spain, I recommend including Barcelona: it's an energetic city alive with art, culture, history, diverse architecture,
festivals aplenty and friendly people. Like any city, the more time you spend the better you really get to know it but if you are visiting for a brief time,
I have started to make a list of my favourite things to see and do that I am sure would please anyone. I will keep adding more as I find the time, and as I stumble across new places.
Rose's Top Spots in Barcelona - Part One (Written December 2007)
Tibidabo Amusement Park
Directions: Pl. del Tibidabo, 3-4. 08035 Barcelona Phone: 93 211 79 42 Hours: Refer to their website for hours -
http://www.tibidabo.es/default_eng.asp Closest Metro: It's easiest to bus or taxi here. It will cost around 12 Euros in the taxi from city center, or take a bus from Placa Catalunya for less than 2 Euro. Ask at the Placa Catalunya Information Center for which bus number to catch.
A trip to the antique Tibidabo Amusement Park will give you the most incredible view of Barcelona city. The park is situated at the highest point of the city. From it you can see the entire city, its grid layout and famous buildings sticking out, stretching all the way out to the sea. The Ferris wheel is my favourite attraction; a ride that lifts you up to see this amazing view. The Ferris wheel is located in the first area of the park, an area which allows you to pay for one ride at a time (around 2 Euros), and enjoy the scenery. Here, there is also the most beautiful antique double-decker carousel that I have ever seen. After this point however, you need to buy an entry pass to enter the rest of the park and ride the attractions.
I think it's worth visiting just for one turn on the Ferris wheel but if you have the time and money, the rest of the attractions are really great and fun for families. There is only one really scary ride for thrill seekers but the rest are just as fun! The park is open a few late nights during the week also - seeing the city at sunset here is magnificent and great for photos.
Segrada Familia & other Gaudi masterpieces - click here
Tibidabo Amusement Park - click here
Montjuic's Magic Fountain - click here
Festivals in Barcelona - click here
Mercat Dels Encants - click here
Cerveceria el Vaso de oro - click here
Taking a stroll in Barcelona - click here
Barcelona football stadium - click here
Labyrinth Park -