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Monday, August 28, 2006

ART: Barcelona Beaches & Parks

Barcelona is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and is a great place for entertainment and art - and also for beaches and parks.

PARK GUELL
One of the most popular parks is the Guell Park. Commissioned by Eusebi Güell and designed by Antoni Gaudi, Guell Park Guell contains amazing stone structures, stunning tiling and fascinating buildings and was created as a stylish park for Barcelona aristocracy. There are also many other parks that boast beautiful gardens, statues and fountains that can be considered to be works of art. The parks of Barcelona are inviting and appealing and can provide a nice relaxing spot for anyone that appreciates nature and a peaceful atmosphere.

BARCELONA BEACHES
When visiting this great city, one must also check out the beaches, you cannot skip the beaches of Barcelona! Like many city beaches, the beaches in Barcelona are extremely popular and draw people from all ages. There are also locations available around the beaches where extra curricular activities such as jogging and biking can be done. There are also water sports on offer at some of the beaches that can provide kayaking and others. The main beach of Barcelona is in Barceloneta, which is in the heart of the city and next door to the marina and the port.

To find out more on Barcelona please visit our about Barcelona section.

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