Travel on Short-term Vacation to Barcelona for the whole Family

Planning a short-term holidaytrip has become easier in past years because airlines like Ryanair, Airberlin or Vueling make it possible to fly on low price to major cities in all over Europe. Therefore, travelling to common destinations like Berlin, Paris or Barcelona is even cheaper and facilitates a family-vacation stay in foreign countries. Especially Barcelona has made a constant progress in attracting people to come and see its special character and its manifold urban features. Located at the Meditarranean Sea, the town offers a vast variety of oportunities for everyone in the family.

Starting with a walk through the districts of the 'Barrio Gótico', families should stop at the Cathedral of Barcelona and visit its interior part where several geese are meant to protect the sarcophagus of the Holy Eulalia. Afterwards, it is worth going to the harbour and walk among the promenade heading towards the Maremagnum (Port Vell) of Barcelona. It is a huge area made for shopping and contains the L'Aquarium. The entrance fee to the aquarium will be about 10 Euros and it covers several habitats and a multimedia show. Furthermore, the building is not far away from the main beach, where a peaceful recovery is possible after an exciting day. Further visits should be made to the Parc de la Ciutadella and the Barcelona Zoo, which is situated in the center of the park. It is also possible to have a boat-trip on the park's lake or to rent one of the small electronic cars in the zoo. At nights, the IMAX offers movies in a brilliant quality and the nearby lively Ramblas invite to take a walk, watch the artists performing on the street and have a drink in one of the many bars and cafes. A must-see during a stay in Barcelona is definitively the Parc Guell and its unique arquitecture which offers a great view over the city and is perfect for spending the afternoon. Walking down to the city center again, it is highly recommendable to visit the Sagrada Familia and its precisely decorated fassade. A pair of binoculars will help visitors and children to identify the single symbols, which are placed around the whole building. An additional map for explanations will facilitate to identify the meanings which were implied by Gaudí. A further visit could be made to the garden of Horta. It is the oldest garden of Barcelona and there is a labyrinth in there for the amusement of the visitors.

Travelling with children can be exhaustive and having a central accommodation facilitates your trips to the monuments, parks or beaches. Various rentals are also child-friendly as they offer cots for free and families do not have to pay for their children until a certain age. Apartments also provide the opportunity of self-catering facilities and there is no need to be considerate of other guests. Furthermore, parents do not depend on the schedule of the hotel's restaurant. Therefore, more and more families choose services like for instance www.oh-barcelona.com in order to find a suitable apartment and being able to enjoy their vacation.