Featured Event: Loulé Carnival
	There is fun to be had here all year round. Starting in February with Carnival, Loulé is the best known. Dance to the samba rhythms, watch the parades and bask in the pleasant climate. More events

Ever evolving, Barcelona is one of Spain's most seductive cities and one of the most popular destinations for US visitors. Explore its streets and coastline and you will discover both a rich history and a passion for the modern. A city known for its architecture, it has a well earned reputation as a trendsetter. From the winding streets and medieval buildings of the Barri Gòtic to Las Ramblas, one of the best known promenades in Spain and on to the Eixample district that houses the world's greatest collection of Art Nouveau, or Modernisme, architecture, Barcelona is a city that epitomizes the blend of old and new. And it is now ranked one of the top five cities in the world for meetings and incentives. Your Spain trip is waiting! Contact the tourist office of Spain for information about Spain hotels, Spain flights, Spain travel deals and much more.

Art and culture play an important role in every day life and there is a true appreciation for the arts and design. Picasso and Dali both made their homes here and there are museums dedicated to both. This bustling capital of the Catalan region is a favorite among visitors who come to drink in the sites and explore its heritage.

The port city grew up between the Mediterranean Sea and the Collserola mountain range. Built on an array of small hills, Barcelona has a vast array of parks which provide refuge for those who crave nature within the city. There are 68 in all and if you want to get even closer to nature, take advantage of any of its seven beaches. The warm and sunny climate allows you to take advantage of countless outdoor activities from sailing off the coast to hiking in the mountains.

It's also become a popular destination for business meetings and has spent a great time cultivating those relationships by building ultra modern conference and exhibition facilities.

Barcelona exudes and energy and passion for life that will have you wanting to experience it all. But just as important is taking the time to stroll along the Ramblas, sit in a tapas bar and enjoy some sangria while you watch the world stroll by.