Barcelona is an astounding cosmopolitan city that lies on the water in the Northeast of Spain. It is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the Catalan district. Barcelona is a bilingual city where everyone speaks Castilian Spanish, but natives speak Catalan to one another to indicate their prideful Barcelona roots.  The city has astonishing architecture, vivacious nightlife, and incomparable culture.  Get accustom to Barcelona’s rich culture and vibrancy.

Barcelona is a densely packed city that oozes style. It is the second largest city in Spain and the economic and administrative capital of Catalonia; a region with its own language, character and history.

A Mediterranean city, it has developed as a great metropolis and is known throughout the world as a cultural city with a rich architectural and monumental heritage, buildings of which have been declared part of the world heritage by UNESCO.

Barcelona is a traveller’s paradise with a multitude of possibilities on offer. The city offers a large variety of shows, popular festivals, theatre, dance, music, opera, flamenco and exhibitions. There are over 40 museums housing some of the most important collections in the world. The Museu Picasso and the Fundacio Joan Miro are amongst the extraordinary art galleries.

Barcelona is the third most important trading port in the Mediterranean and a favourite stopover point for luxury cruise liners. The medieval shipyards bear witness to the splendour of maritime trade and the Catalan naval fleet of the middle Ages. The city also offers four luxurious beaches where you can relax or enjoy some of the many water-sport activities on offer. The city's enviable position between the mountains and the sea ensures year-round outdoor fun.

The accommodations in Barcelona are abundant and there is definitely something for everyone. If you are seeking truly luxurious accommodations, the Art Ritz Carlton is the place to go. Besides the awe-inspiring views and the spectacular rooms, you receive the quality and the service that is expected from the Ritz Carlton chain. Less expensive accommodations such as the 4-star Senator Hotel Barcelona and the 4-star America Hotel Barcelona also offer fantastic service and scenic locations at an affordable price.