Travelling in Barcelona

Traveling around Europe

Traveling around Europe is something that many people wish to do. A road trip is a good option. There are many places in Europe that are suited for that kind of trip; we have provinces in France, Italy and Spain. Spain is going to be the principal topic. Spain has beautiful places to visit and many known cities that people usually  know just by name but have many concealed places that represent attractions for visitors. Barcelona is a city that you must not forget to visit.

Barcelona, ​​a city full of culture

Barcelona is located on the northeastern part of Spain and it’s surrounded by the Balearic Sea. Barcelona is part of the autonomous community of Catalonia and is bounded by the province of Tarragona, the province of Lleida and the province of Girona.

The language spoken in Barcelona

The language spoken in Barcelona is Catalan, the same language is used all over Catalonia but people also speak Spanish.

Places to visit in Barcelona

There are many Barcelona places to visit; considering that it is a seaside province you can find beautiful beaches and towns with coastal traditions. Barcelona is also a European historical province, so you will find many archaeological and cultural places that date as far back as almost four thousand years. 

Sitges, a town located at the south of Barcelona

One of the towns with great renown is Sitges. Sitges is a town located at the south of Barcelona. Sitges has beautiful beaches and numerous cultural activities; it is considered as the Saint Tropez of Catalonia for its beauty and exclusiveness.

The Sitges Film Festival

Every year The Sitges Film Festival is held in town and this festival is made to review the performance of fantastic, horror and science fiction films. Many international movie stars have attended the festival and it has become a very important event in the film industry. Another interesting attraction is the motor racing which has been performed in Sitges since 1908. One can get to Sitges by car very fast; it is only 36 kilometers away from Barcelona city, and it is very easy to locate in the Europe map.

Castelldefels

Another beautiful city in Barcelona is Castelldefels. Known for its beautiful architecture, where the castle of Castelldefels and the Olympic Channel stand out from the rest; the city of Castelldefels is a perfect place to spend the time. There are three roads that will take you to Castelldefels: the highways C-32, C-31 and C-245. Something very special about this city is the beaches where people can relax and spend a nice time. In those beaches, the resident fishermen catch the most delicious fishes to prepare their exquisite traditional dishes. The city is also a producer of fruits and vegetables. 

It is very important to make sure that your car has been checked to know if it is in good condition for a road trip.  It is also important to have car insurance. Check for a good one in a car insurance guide.