Primavera Sound

The Primavera festival is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best music festivals in the world. For three days between 28 and 30 May the Parc del Forum is taken over by 100,000 music fans flocking to see the very best in independent music. In the past the festival has seen legendary artists such as Neil Young, Iggy and the Stooges and Sonic Youth performing. And this year the festival promises to be even bigger with the likes of The Strokes and The Replacements entertaining the huge crowds.

Primavera Sound

ATP World Tour

And as for sporting action, Barcelona hosts the ATP World Tour on 20 April. This series of grand slam tournaments features the best male tennis players competing in prestigious venues across the world in order to make it to the final eight competing in the ATP World Tour Finals at the end of the year. The Barcelona part of the tournament takes place at the renowned Real Club de Tenis Barcelona that features some infamously fast clay courts. And the players will be keen to perform at the top of their abilities in order to defy the odds and try and beat Rafael Nadal’s incredible eight title wins of this legendary competition.

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Sagrada Familia

One of Barcelona’s most beloved landmarks is the iconic Sagrada Familia. This huge church was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi and hosts many interesting events within its uniquely contoured confines. This year there will be increased activity around the church as building work continues to finish off Gaudi’s unfinished designs that mean that the church will not be complete until 2026! Despite this there are many permanent and temporary exhibitions within the church that seek to explain some of the magic behind this legendary building.

Sagrada Familia

MACBA

Barcelona has an incredible reputation for its artistic legacy with the likes of Picasso, Dali and Miro all spending time in the city to create their memorable work. And one great place to check out the best of the current art scene is at the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art that will host an exhibition by acclaimed Argentine writer and artist Osvaldo Lamborghini until 1 June.

Hotel Indigo

In cities such as Barcelona, ​​one of the best tourist destination in Spain, the terraces of the hotels are all full in the summer, both of tourists and locals. And the Hotel Indigo has become a favorite, one of the biggest attractions this summer. This boutique hotel, opened in early 2013, is located in an enviable location in Barcelona’s Gran Vía in the Eixample district, and within walking distance of the most visited places in the city, such as the essential Sagrada Familia, Park Guell or Casa Batllo. Therefore, Indigo has decided to inaugurate the summer season by opening its terrace, not only for visitors but also for the locals, who can have access to an oasis of tranquility in the urban center and an ideal place for a cocktail after work or enjoy a single room to be with your friends to have a casual lunch or a quiet dinner.

Hotel Indigo

With a huge pool surrounded by tropical and exotic plants and an wonderful aesthetic, the entire atmosphere on the terrace of the hotel Indigo can not be more relaxing: white furnishings that reflect light and cool environment, large spaces to enjoy the sea air, dim light at night to enjoy the sky and the friendly atmosphere. A oasis in the heart of such a vibrant city as the Catalan capital.

Hotel Indigo

The nights in this oasis are even more magical than during the day. Your decking area and Lebanese beds are not only ideal for sunshine but when night falls it becomes a viewpoint in which everyone can enjoy delicious cocktails and dazzling reflection of the moon in the pool that is also open to cool off with friends or even make a unique event accompanied by the best service, music and fun. You have everything you need to make your event memorable and fantastic.

Hotel Indigo

In short, a breath of fresh air in the center of Barcelona to forget about the heat, stress and the asphalt. A small paradise we recommend you do not miss if you have the chance.

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In its narrow streets and squares you can come across countless buildings steeped in history and churches, but at the same time in bars and restaurants, bookstores and antique shops. Among the things not to miss in the Barri Gotic is the Cathedral of Barcelona. It is the heart of the district and is situated on Plaça de la Seu. It is open free of charge on weekdays from 8 am to 12:45 and from 17:15 to 19:30 (although there is a fee of 2.80 Euros to see the choir and 3 Euros to go up on the terrace), while from 13:00 to 17:00 there will be a donation of € 6 which includes a view of the museum, the choir and the terrace. On Sundays and holidays, the Cathedral is open for free of charge visits from 8:00 am to 13:45 and then from 17:15 to 19:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00 with donation.

According to expert-travel, other highlights include Placa Reial, Plaça de Sant Jaume onto which the Palau de la Generalitat, the seat of the Catalan government, and the Town Hall, and the Museum of the History of the City of Barcelona, ​​which shows Barcelona’s Roman underground and its medieval remains. But the best thing is to get lost in the streets of this neighborhood to admire in a relaxing stroll.

Here we have tips on Barcelona Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Parc Guell, Gaudi Crypt and the Colonia Guell.

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