Released on = March 16, 2006, 4:09 am

Press Release Author = Christian Papenmeyer

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Short-term travelling to Barcelona becomes more popular and
there are plenty of oportunities for families spending the day in the city. However,
it will also be important where and how families live in order to enjoy their stay.

Press Release Body = 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.

Web Site = http://www.-oh-barcelona.com

Contact Details = Portal del Angel 42, B
Barcelona
marketing1@oh-holidays.com