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Barcelona is one of Europe's most magical destinations, with treats to delight you on every corner. Part gothic wonderland and part fun beach destination, this Spanish city really offers something for every holidaymaker, no matter how you love to spend your time away. If you fancy paying beautiful Barcelona a visit this year then take a look at Expedia.ie for fantastic deals on flights, hotels, apartments and package holidays. Before you do, however, take a look at 5hop5.ie for an Expedia discount code, to help you get your dream city break without breaking the budget. For those who still need some convincing however, here's a run down of Barcelona's highlights, whatever you love to do when you're on holiday: Love to Shop Shopaholics will be in heaven in Barcelona, whether they prefer small boutiques, large department stalls or airy designer stores. For those who love to discover little trinkets and treats, the Gothic Quarter is a labyrinth of tiny shops and cafes, occasionally punctuated by the odd street market where you can pick up some one off pieces. If you love your antiques and collectibles then Antiguedades Fernandez is piled high with bric a brac to rummage through, or art lovers can peruse the paintings, sculptures and drawings at Artur Ramon Espai Colleccionisme. Quera is a beautiful little bookstore and Sita Murt is the place to find local Catalan and Spanish designer clothing. For those who want to purchase some of Barcelona's sweetest treats then a trip to La Colmena has delicious chocolate treats to eat in or take away, and the friendly staff are happy to give their help and advice, despite the language barrier. The Barri Gothic is amazing for tiny independent shops, but those who love the vastness of everything under one roof department stores will pass hours in El Courte Ingles, Spain's biggest shopping emporium, which you'll find on the Placa de Catalunya at the top of Las Ramblas. For posh shops pretty woman style, the Paseo de Gracia has all the big names like Giorgio Armani, as well as some high street stores like Zara. While there you can also take in the stunning Gaudi architecture that graces the exclusive avenue. Love to Eat Foodies will be in their absolute element in Barcelona, and the city's specialities are as follows - Tapas You can find this in many bars and restaurants city wide, and it will almost certainly be better than any you've tasted back home. The best tapas in the city for me can be found at Taller de Tapas on the Calle Argenteria. Traditional tapas at very reasonable prices, this popular spot offers patatas bravas to die for! Churros and Chocolate Churros are like long, thin doughnuts - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They're made to be eaten from a paper bag full of sprinkled sugar (get them warm from Xurreria on Carrer dels Banyl, or dipped in Barcelona's thick hot chocolate. Love to See Those who love to see should head to the Picasso Museum on Carrer Montcada. Featuring the best collection of the artist's work in the world, Picasso himself even had a hand in the design and creation of the museum in what he considered to be his home town. Love to Do Active types will want to head down to Barceloneta beach for fun in the sun. Sunbathe, swim or play games, the choice is yours. You can also enjoy the metallic cubic sculpture installation that has now become one of the beach's defining features. Love to Relax Those in need of some down time should head to one of Barcelona's beautiful parks to enjoy some space. Ciutadella Park is a lovely, vast space with grassy verges, fountains and a lake. For those travelling with youngsters there's a playground to be enjoyed, and the park is also right next door to Barcelona zoo. Love to Explore If you love to explore a city's cultural highlights then the Barcelona Bus Turistic offers a fantastic service. Hop on and take in the majestic Sagrada Familia, the Gaudi architecture on the Paseo de Gracia, the Olympic village and much more. It's a convenient way to see all of Barcelona's main sights, and you can hop off and explore as you wish. Barcelona is a city with so much to offer that it really is the perfect destination for any traveller. Make sure that you get the best deal for your money by grabbing a 5hop5 Expedia promo code and get your magical sunshine break booked! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The Article is written by Roxanne Wells at www.5hop5.ie providing Expedia Promo Codes. Visit http://www.5hop5.ie for more information on www.5hop5.ie Products & Services. Copyright information This article is free for reproduction but must be reproduced in its entirety, including live links & this copyright statement must be included. Visit www.5hop5.ie before you shop.
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