Friday 27 February 2009

10 Fantastic things to do in Barcelona

10) Canyoning…

Canyoning involves jumping off cliff-tops into rock pools and clambering down waterfalls. Sound like fun? Well, in Catalonia many canyoning operators will take you deep into the Pyrenees and are extremely popular with thrill-seeking tourists.

9) Seeing the sights on a scooter…

A new way to explore the sights and sounds of the city-there are a number of tour operators who can offer you this unique experience at a very competitive price. Guided tours usually last for about 4 hours.

8) Chocolate Skin Massage…

Surely, the ultimate massage! You’ll be covered completely in a decadent mix of chocolate and almond oil before the real pleasure begins. For more info check www.LifestyleBarcelona.com. This is sure to leave you with a natural high!

7) Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon…

Speaking of natural highs-one of life’s true great experiences is to ride in a hot air balloon. Climb into the basket before watching the ground float away from you. Finally soaring at a height of 1000 metres you’ll have the most spectacular views of the majestic Pyrenees and the tranquil Mediterranean. Flights are widely available in and around Barcelona.

6) Hang on the back of a Harley Davidson…

VIP Motorcycle tours available with companies such as CoolTra, offer you the chance to completely control your sightseeing experience. Either, tell the guide where you’d like to go, or if you’d prefer, sit back and let the private Chauffeur guide you.

5) Dance the Flamenco…

Tabloa Flamenco Cordobes at Las Ramblas, 35 is a great place to experience this quintessentially Spanish activity. Here you can enjoy a dinner followed by a mesmerising display of music, rhythm and dance.

4) Visit Barcelona Football Club…

If you think you’ve already seen the beautiful game, then just wait until you see the megastars of Barcelona FC take to the pitch in one of the largest stadiums in the world, the Nou Camp. If you’re not lucky enough to get tickets to experience a match atmosphere then a good 2nd best is to go for a Barcelona FC stadium tour.

3) Take control of a Lamborghini Gallardo…

Just outside Barcelona is the Formula 1 track, popularly known as Montmeló, where amongst the various attractions on offer, it is possible to take a Lamborghini Gallardo for a spin under the guidance of fully-trained driving instructor. This is sure to get you revved up!

2) Chopper load of this…

One fantastic way to experience the unique sights that Barcelona has to offer is to climb aboard a helicopter. Once in the air you’ll be able to take in astonishing views of Agbar Tower, Montserrat Mountain and Tibidabo. This will thrill romantics and adrenaline junkies alike.

1) Cook up a storm…

Paella is widely recognised as the national dish of Spain so you may as well learn from the experts. With companies such as www.LifestyleBarcelona.com you’ll visit the Boqueria Market and learn how to prepare an authentic paella dish whilst enjoying some complimentary wine! Fantástico!

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