DK Travel : Barcelona

With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Alt Penedès

Catalonia’s most famous wine region is the cava -producing area of the Penedès. The cava brands of Cordoníu and Freixenet have become household names worldwide. Many of the area’s wineries and bodegas are open to the public. One of the most spectacular is the Cordoníu bodega, housed in a Modernista building designed by Puig i Cadafalch, with a phenomenal 26 km (16 miles) of cellars on five floors.
Andaira

On the seafront of Barceloneta, with a magnificent sea view, the cuisine has a creative, international flair. Sweet roasted scallops with truffleperfumed mash is recommended.
Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu

A rich reminder of the neighbour-hoods’ medieval past is this Gothic hospital complex (1401), which is today home to educational and cultural organizations. Within, you can wander a pleasant garden surrounded by Gothic pillars.
Antinous Llibreria-Cafè

Antinous is a popular, gay meeting point just off the southern end of La Rambla. The café incorporates a spacious shop, stocking gifts, books and videos, and has a small bar area with exhibitions. Pick up a copy of Nois , a free magazine available in most gay venues, which gives the lowdown on the gay scene.
Antoni Gaudí

An idiosyncratic and devout Modernista architect, Gaudí was responsible for Barcelona’s most famous monuments.
Aparthotel Bertran

This aparthotel has ample studios and apartments (many with balconies), a rooftop terrace with swimming pool, a small gym and 24-hour laundry service. Breakfast is served in your apartment.
APARTHOTEL SILVER

Nice hotel

Refurbished rooms

Friendly atmosphere

Centrally located

Self catering facilities
Argot

“Be original, buy original” is the motto at this jam-packed, friendly, little shop. Poke through racks of retro-wear and T-shirts printed with Mexican religious icons, Indian motifs or Mao’s face.
Aroma

It’s always a pleasure to smell the coffee being freshly ground at this cream-walled and wood-beamed café. Hundreds of coffees to choose from, with takeaway packets available.
Art Escudellers

This warehouse-sized store has a vast array of colourful hand-made ceramics from all over Spain. Take your pick from a superb selection of Spanish wines and cured hams in the wine cellar.

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