Holiday Lettings in Barcelona – Rent Direct and Explore this Fabulous City
Barcelona is located in the northeast of Spain and is the capital city of Catalonia and apartment holiday lettings in Barcelona rented direct are a great base from which to explore this fascinating city. The city oozes culture with all of its incredible buildings and architecture. The famous architect Antoni Gaudi, known for his unusual designs, was born in Catalonia. His influence can be seen all over the city and he is the architect of the world famous unfinished church, la Sagrada Familia. In the north of the city you can find some great examples of his work in Park Güell.
Park Guell was commissioned by Eusebi Güell who wanted to create a stylish park for the aristocracy of Barcelona.The park contains amazing stone structures, stunning tiling and fascinating buildings. The Gaudi dragon fountain at the entrance to Guell park is adorned with beautiful coloured tiling and there is something rather mesmerizing and magical about it. At the top of the park is a terraced area where you get an amazing view of the park and of Barcelona city. Due to the location of the park and the size you will need at least half a day for a visit to the park, but if you have booked holiday apartments in Spain or villas for rent in Barcelona Spain it is well worth a visit.
There are various ways of exploring the city if you book holiday apartments in Spain or villa holiday lettings in Barcelona. One which is highly recommended is the ‘Hop on Hop off’ Bus Tour. This is ideal if you don’t want to be too organized and want to see the sights in your own time. The Bus Tour has a commentary and covers all the main attractions in Barcelona including: Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), the Olympic Village and Poble Espanyol (a model Spanish village built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition).
Another very pleasant way to take in the sights if you have booked centrally located apartment holiday lettings in Barcelona or villas for rent in Barcelona Spain is a walking tour. The centre of Barcelona is a very agreeable location to walk around and it is a great way to see the sights close up. Much of the area has been pedestrianised with wide streets that make walking tours a very enjoyable way to explore the city. Many sights can be seen simply by buying a map to check locations as the city centre is much smaller than you may imagine. There are many organized walking tours including the Modernist walking tour, Picasso walking tour and even the Tapas evening walking tour!
If you are a football fan and have booked apartment holiday lettings in Barcelona then Barcelona FC Stadium is the tour for you. You can visit the Barcelona FC museum which is packed with trophies and cups and photos of players from Barcelona FC's history. You will also get the chance to see what it is like behind the scenes at the club with a visit to the players’ changing rooms as well a chance to sit in the VIP box in the Football stadium itself. This is a fascinating tour for all football fans that choose to stay in villas for rent in Barcelona Spain. If you intend going to the Barcelona FC stadium tour we recommend that you book in advance as it is very popular.
Obviously the weather is an important factor to consider when you are booking your holiday apartments in Spain or villa holiday lettings in Barcelona. The weather in Barcelona is pleasant for most of the year but the best weather is usually from May to the end of July, with September also a good month weatherwise. August is generally hot, sometimes as high as 34°C, and humid so if you decide to visit the city in August then make sure to choose accommodation with air conditioning. From October to February the weather is cooler averaging about 12°C with a mixture of overcast, rainy and sunny days.
If you are looking for apartment or villa holiday lettings, Barcelona is full of properties which you can rent from the owners direct. These are ideal if you want the freedom to come and go as you please and to stay for a weekend or possibly longer!
