TOURISM IN BARCELONA FROM THE CAMPSITE

Barcelona is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its culture and attractions.

Barcelona is an ideal city to visit with the family, where you can enjoy an exceptional atmosphere, good food, shopping, leisure activities and surprises around every corner.

Worth seeing: the great works of Catalonian modernism (A. Gaudí), including the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera (Casa Milà) and Park Güell.

Museums: Picasso Museum, National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), Design Museum, FC Barcelona Museum.

For a family outing: Barcelona Aquarium and Barcelona Zoo.

• La Rambla: Barcelona’s busiest and most famous street.
• La Barceloneta: the closest beach to the city centre, with plenty of bars and restaurants.
• The Eixample: ideal for shopping. Here you’ll find Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and Sagrada Familia.
• El Born: close to the town centre and the beach. Brimming with nightlife, restaurants and bars.
• Gothic Quarter: at the heart of the city featuring narrow, ancient streets, picturesque architecture, excellent restaurants and charming cafés.
• Port Olímpic: a modern, upmarket district of Barcelona renovated during the 1992 Olympic Games. Right next to the city’s beaches.
• Plaza España: here you can visit the National Palace.

• Montjuïc: a hill offering a breathtaking view of the city. Here you’ll find the Magical Fountain of Montjuïc (best visited at night when it’s lit up), the MNAC museum and the Poble Espanyol or ‘Spanish Village’. The Olympic Stadium is just a stone’s throw away. Take the Montjuïc cable car up to Montjuïc Castle and enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona.
• Tibidabo: the highest mountain in the Collserola range, located to the west of Barcelona. It boasts magnificent views of the city. The mountain is home to the amusement park of the same name and Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor church.

Barcelona is also a city renowned for fashion. It’s an ideal destination for shopping: you’ll find boutiques ranging from the most luxurious brands to the most alternative.

The summer sales begin in July and run until the end of August. El Pinar campsite is the perfect place to combine a relaxing beach holiday with a pleasant day’s shopping in the big city.