EXPLANATIONS WHY BARCELONA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

LAS RAMBLAS

Las Ramblas is an about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) long boulevard in the

heart of Barcelona connecting Plaça de Catalunya with the 

Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. Fringed with trees

on both sides and brimming with shops, kiosks, cafes and

restaurants, this iconic street is generally considered the

most vibrant and lively part of Barcelona.

WINE

Catalonia is blessed with diverse, fertile soils and a warm climate;

perfect conditions for wine-making. It is therefore not surprising

that Barcelona hosts a variety of delicious wines and

hundreds of little, family run wineries.

TIBIDABO

Visible from almost any place in Barcelona, Tibidabo is at

512 metres (1,680ft), the highest point in the city. Dominated by

the Sagrat Cor Church that resembles a magical castle, the

peak affords spectacular views over the city and the

surrounding coastline.

NIGHTLIFE

New York City is usually referred to as the “city that never

sleeps”, but Barcelona also ranks very high when it comes to

a dynamic and hoping nightlife. From Las Ramblas to the

Gothic Quarter and Raval, all of the central neighbourhoods

have their own nightlife style with music clubs, bars,

pubs and a host of dance parties.

PARKS

Barcelona boasts of 68 enormous municipal parks, of which

12 are historic parks, 5 are thematic (botanical) parks, 45 are 

urban parks and 6 are forest parks. Barcelona´s most famous

park is the Park Guell, a public park system composed of

gardens and architectonic elements. Designed by Gaudí, the

park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

LA MERCE

Celebrated in late September since 1687, La Merce is an annual

festival to observe the Roman Catholic feast day of Our Lady of Mercy.

During this long week festival, there are about 600 events spread

throughout the plazas, streets, museums and parks of Barcelona,

attracting almost 2 million visitors every year.

SANT MEDIR

La Merce is not the only festival in Barcelona. Every March 3,

for instance, the neighbourhood of Gracia celebrates Sant Medir,

festival fondly known in Catalan as “la festa més dolça”,

“the sweetest festival”. During the festival´s parade, 60 tons

of sweets are given away to local children.

STREET ART

In Barcelona, street art can be seen literally in every corner

and it is much more than just painted walls. In some areas,

even the store shutters and other suitable objects are

transformed into colourful and vibrant art pieces. It is in

Raval and Gotico where the most elaborate and impressive

graffiti and urban paintings can be found.