Barcelona | Costa Brava Holidays and Vacations

There is no denying that Barcelona is a beautiful city to get a vacation rentalin Spain . Full of stunning architecture, vibrant colour and plenty of green spaces, it can be sometimes difficult to take it all in from street level. It is sometimes better to step back and take a look at the city from above, and there are a number of viewpoints that will provide some spectacular views of the city and beyond. Bunkers del Carmel Over the years, Bunkers del Carmel has become a popular hangout for friends and loved ones to relax and watch the sunset. It is location of where the military stationed anti-aircraft artillery during the Spanish Civil War, and once you reach the viewpoint, it becomes clear why this lofty location was chosen. Not only can you get views over the whole city, there is also often a great atmosphere. Tibidabo Located at the back of the city, Tibidabo is one of the many mountains that traps the city between it and sea. This is one of the best-known v...

Food is likely to be a big part of any trip to Barcelona. Many people chose to get a vacation rental in Spain simply to try some of the delicious delicacies on offer. Although not well known for its street food, Barcelona has some delicious street eats that shouldn’t be missed. In recent years the street food scene has taken the city by storm. Although restaurant food has continued to grow more refined and complex, this new scene has come with the aim of injecting some simplicity into local dining in the city. If you plan on spending much of your evening in your villa in Barcelona , then simply grabbing some dinner on the go could be the best option. Mercat de la Boqueria Located on the bustle La Rambla, this market is the most popular in Barcelona, offering a huge range of fresh food. It is a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat if you can find a place to sit at one of the many counter tops. From simple salads and sandwiches to snack cones and fresh juices, you can f...

Everyone has a hidden talent, sometimes it just takes a while to find it. It’s easy to get swamped down in a 9 – 5 job where you sit in front of a computer screen all day with no room to think. Escaping to a villa with pool in the Costa Brava can help you tap into your creative side in more ways than one – you just have to know where to start. Think of the things you are interested in trying. Do you enjoy photography? Do you get a buzz from architecture or prefer to indulge your artistic side sketching pictures of landscapes? You can do it all here. If you fancy painting your own pottery these are some of the best areas to purchase good quality, solid terracotta pots, paint them with scenes from your stay in your family villa in Spain or take them home and design from memory. Take photographs of everything which interests you, if it’s the local wildlife or churches, document them in a scrapbook or an online page where your friends can view your trip through your...

Picture the scene, you have your entire holiday completely planned out to the finest minute detail, you have booked your villa with pool in Spain , the kids are happy they have a trip to the waterpark, beaches and markets. You have one day remaining to fill on your itinerary and you really want to see Barcelona while you are staying in the area. Can you do it in a day? Sure you can! Here are a few ideas on how to get the best out of Barcelona in a day. Don’t try to see too much It’s impossible, even with the best will in the world to see all of Barcelona in one day; the city is just too vast and way too interesting. Our suggestion would be to write down your top 5 and divide it into areas. That way you won’t spend all of your time travelling on the metro to get from one place to another. Prioritise Do you want to see the main tourist attractions or spend time in one or two lesser known areas which are of interest? Some areas are slightly off the beaten track lik...

A wonderful medieval town located close to the town of Palafrugell on the Costa Brava, Pals is set atop a hillside, surrounded by sunflower fields and a patchwork of verdant green fields. If your holiday rental in Costa Brava is situated close to this picturesque village it is definitely worth a half day trip to explore its unique qualities. The centre is dominated by a medieval Romanesque tower which can be seen on your approach to the village; this was built between the 11 th and 13 th centuries and houses a clock tower. Charming cobbled streets give way to arches and pretty geranium covered balconies and doorsteps. There is an archaeological museum here as well which allows you to gain a deeper insight into the villages medieval history. The viewing point of Josep Pla is the perfect place to view all the way across to the coastline, on a clear day you will be able to see the Medes islands positioned just a mile off the coast of L’Estartit. The town’s Goth...