<p>Sandwiched between Portugal to the west and France to the northeast, Spain entices visitors with its rich culture, history, and fabulous cuisine. The sun shines almost all year round; locals pass down traditional tapas recipes through the generations; and people greet each other with warmth and affection. Whether you visit for the food, the weather, the coast, or the history, Spain brims with adventures, all of which can be easily accessed by a host of private and small-group tours. In vibrant Barcelona and Madrid, walking and cycling tours lead you to top attractions such as the Prado National Museum and Gaud&iacute;&rsquo;s iconic La Sagrada Familia, and offer skip-the-line access as well as a guide to bring Spain&rsquo;s history to life. Food and wine-tasting tours and cooking classes teach you how tapas delicacies such as Iberian ham, salted cod, and rich chickpea stew complement Spanish reds and whites like Rioja, Montenovo Godello, and Serrana Macabeo. History buffs can explore medieval streets around Besal&uacute;, Tavertet, and Rupit on a group tour to see where castle ruins hide among rugged cliffs and dense forests; while culture vultures will want to take in the passion of flamenco, a traditional Spanish dance. Multi-day tours take travelers to far-flung destinations like Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, Seville, Toledo, and the beautiful coast east of Malaga, where ancient olive groves thrive in the Spanish sunshine.</p>

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<p>It seems Barcelona&#39;s magic lies in the fact that its popular Must-see tourist attractions are an inseparable part of the locals&#39; daily lives. This city is always full of life and restless, as travelers and locals fill its street and famous restaurants all the time. Maybe it is the nearby Mediterranean, maybe the smiling Catalan people - But its everybody feels home at Barcelona.</p>

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter (Barri Gótic) dates from medieval times. On the streets, passersby find gems tucked away in the little nooks and crannies.. The area's proximity to La Rambla also contributes to its popularity amongst the young, nightlife-loving crowd. Meeting with friends in one of the several placas (plazas) before heading to dinner or a club is customary amongst the locals.
Besides the thriving night scene, there is plenty to see during the daylight hours. Highlights of the Barri Gótic include Barcelona's cathedral, the political hub of Placa Sant Jaume, and some of Barcelona's best surviving stretches of the Roman walls. Full of history, mystery and culture, this district of Barcelona is worth at least a full day on every vacationer's itinerary.

הרובע הגותי - אטרקציות - הרובע הנפלא שנמצא בעיר העתיקה החל להתפתח בתקופה הרומית

Barri Gòtic

The works of Joan Miró, one of Barcelona's most famous 20th century artists, are displayed in this building in the Parc de Montjuïc. The gallery itself is a piece of modern art, its design incorporating terraces and interior courtyards to direct the flow of visitors and give the space an open air feel.

Over 14,000 pieces of Miró's works are displayed here on a rotating basis, including everything from raw sketches to sculptures and coming from various periods in the artist's career. Most popular are the works made in his signature "childlike" style of bold shapes and bright colors. Never committing himself to a specific art movement, Miró dabbled in Surrealism and Expressionism as well as experimented with various types of media.

מוזיאון חואן מירו - תרבות - מוזיאון המוקדש לאמן הקטלאני הדגול, ששמו השתבש בלשוננו ובקטלאנית נהגה ז’ואן

Fundació Joan Miró

Las Ramblas, a series of 5 stretches of road that run through central Barcelona, is known collectively just as La Rambla. It's name comes from a stream (raml in Arabic) that used to run along the same path before the land was developed in the 14th century. Now in place of the stream is a 3/4 mi (1.2 km) street with a wide, tree-lined pedestrian boulevard down the middle. Along the path are numerous shops, cafes and bars as well as some interesting attractions. 

Both the Wax - Cera and Erotica museums are situated on La Rambla as are the Grand Opera House - Gran Teatre de Liceu - and the city's most colorful market, Mercat de la Boqueria. A large mosaic by Joan Miro is another iconic piece that warrants at least a second look, if not a photo opportunity. La Rambla is filled day and night with snap-happy tourists as well as locals so there is never a dull moment to be had. No Barcelona experience is complete without a stroll down this boulevard.

הרמבלה - קניות ושווקים - השדרה המוצלת ורחבת הידיים היא מרכז החיים התוסס של העיר

La Rambla

Barcelona’s busiest market and arguably one of Europe’s most popular food markets, La Boqueria Market, or Mercat de La Boqueria, is a vibrant hub of Barcelonian culture. The market boasts a long history, with the spot being used as a meat market as far back as the 13th century, but today the market is held in the Mercat de Sant Josep market hall in La Rambla, a Modernist iron and glass canopy built in 1914. Whether you’re sourcing ingredients for the perfect paella or just soaking up the unique atmosphere, few experiences are as quintessentially Barcelonian as haggling for produce in the city’s liveliest market.

Over 200 stalls stand in the market and weaving through the crowds of locals and tourists, there’s a myriad of produce on display. Piles of fresh fruits and vegetables, pails of glistening olives and huge slabs of cheese and foie gras line the stalls, alongside an array of local seafood and varying cuts of meat, including the odd pig head.

שוק לה בוקריה - קניות ושווקים - השוק המפורסם ביותר בברצלונה ואחת האטרקציות המרכזיות של העיר

Mercat de la Boqueria

The Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso), located in El Raval district, is Barcelona's most visited museum and occupies a medieval mansion that's worth a look for the architecture alone. But inside lay the greatest treasures - the works of Pablo Picasso. The artist had a strong connection to Barcelona, living in and studying mostly in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood from 1895-1904.
The Picasso Museum - or Museu Picasso - is divided into various periods of the artist's career, starting chronologically with his earliest sketches and self-portraits then progressing on to his moody Blue period and ending with his study of Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez.
Pieces are displayed to give each one adequate attention but with over 3,800 paintings the exhibit is by no means sparse.

מוזיאון פיקאסו - תרבות - המוזיאון, המתפרש על פני חמישה בתי מגורים של אצילי ברצלונה מימי הביניים, מלווה את התפתחות יצירתו של האמן הנודע

Museu Picasso

אולם קונצרטים ומוזיקה מהמרשימים בעולם. זהו אחד המבנים המודרניים, הצבעוניים והציוריים ביותר בעיר שהאזנה למוזיקה בו היא חוויה מיוחדת. במקום מופיעים אמנים, תזמורות ומקהלות מרחבי העולם בסגנונות שונים, ממוזיקה קלה, דרך ג'אז ועד מוזיקה קלאסית.

היכל המוזיקה הקטלאנית - אטרקציות - אולם קונצרטים ומוזיקה מהמרשימים בעולם

Palau de la musica Catalana

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It seems Barcelona's magic lies in the fact that its popular Must-see tourist attractions are an inseparable part of the locals' daily lives. This city is always full of life and restless, as travelers and locals fill its street and famous restaurants all the time. Maybe it is the nearby Mediterranean, maybe the smiling Catalan people - But its everybody feels home at Barcelona.

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