Europe

Barcelona

Dates	TBC
Location	Europe - Barcelona

Barcelona is a beautiful city, where old and modern mingle wonderfully together. Truly one of the best cities in the whole of Europe to visit, it has something for everyone; especially for those interested in art and architecture, Gaudi's influence is everywhere to behold. There is also a wealth of bars, clubs, restaurants providing excellent nightlife.

There are many places of interest to visit including the world famous 'Ramblas' traditional shopping area, where you can stroll through the myriad of tiny streets surrounding the main thoroughfare. Barcelona was the 1992 Olympic City and has the impressive Montjuic Olympic site overlooking the whole of the city. In addition there many famous Cathedrals, the superb new marina area complete with a dazzling array of shops, restaurants and cafes.

Barcelona enjoys a pleasant year round climate.

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average temp in °C (°F)	9 (48)	10 (50)	12 (54)	14 (57)	17 (63)	21 (70)	24 (75)	24 (75)	21 (70)	17 (63)	13 (55)	10 (50)

Average rainfall in inches	1	1	2	2	2	2	1	2	3	4	2	2

Getting There

British Airways and Iberia fly direct to Barcelona daily and the flight time from London Heathrow is approximately 2 hours. There are also direct flights from Manchester and Birmingham.

Hotel Accommodation

Ritz Carlton Arts Hotel (5 Star) Located just a few minutes from the historic city landmarks and the main shopping and leisure areas and with a stunning view of the Port Olympic, the spectacular Hotel Arts Barcelona is a striking example of the city's contemporary architectural style. Facilities include sauna, steam room, gym, solarium, swimming pool and jacuzzi.

Melia Barcelona (4 Star) Located in the modern area of Barcelona, next to a new shopping centre and about 10 minutes from the airport and main access roads. Facilities include car parking, 24 hour room service, solarium, gymnasium, sauna, babysitting service, laundry and conference facilities.

Hotel Barcelona Plaza (4 Star) Situated in the business area of Barcelona, close to the Trade Fair Building and the Conference Palace in the Ensanche District. Facilities include a restaurant, piano bar, car park, swimming pool, fitness room and sauna.

Activities

'Olympic Games' - held in the Olympic Stadium, teams compete in a number of different and fun activities. The massive video screen, electronic scoreboard and sound systems keep everyone up to date with their moments of Olympic glory!
Take the cable car that crosses the Old Port to the Barceloneta fishermen quarter for lunch at restaurant Casa Costa overlooking the beach.
Go-Karting competition including training laps, competition and trophies for the best drivers.
Cruise from Tossa de Mar stopping at one of the many coves to allow guests to swim in the clear waters. A tapas lunch is served on board.
Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and the famous Ramblas Boulevard, watching the Sardanas dances at the Cathedral Square.
Barcelona City sightseeing (half day) - to give your guests an overview of the city including the Olympic Stadium, Las Ramblas, the Olympic Port (complete with a myriad of bars and restaurants), the Cathedral and some of Gaudi's famous architecture around Placa Catalunya.
Sitges and Wine Tour (full day) - visit the Penedes region where the largest producers of Spanish Cava are to be found. After visiting one of the cava cellars where wine tasting and appetisers will be served continue on to Sitges, a small fishing village, for lunch followed by time at leisure.
Rally Tour of Barcelona (full day) - discover Barcelona by visiting various points of the city where guests will be able to experience many aspects of the Spanish and Catalan culture and folklore from Flamenco to wine tasting.
Bicycle tour of the Gothic Quarter (half day) - crossing the picturesque sites of downtown Barcelona by bicycle. Perfect for people of any shape or age.