Barcelona, Spain
By: Hector Gonzalez Period 1
History: Write a brief history about your destination.
Barcelona was founded by the Phoenicians or the Carthaginians. The original name of this great city is Barcino, named after the Carthaginian ruler Hamilcar Barca. Barcelona is the capital city of Spain , being one of the most popular urban are in the European Union.
Culture: Write about your destinations culture.
Barcelona has two official languages which are Catalan and Spanish. Some holidays are Day of Catalonia which happens in September 11, a other one is La Merce Festival which happens September 24, those are only 2 out of the 15 holidays.
Picture of La Merce Festival:
Getting There
Flight 1: Departure - Denver - 3:43 pm Arrival - Barcelona - 3:15pm Total time 15h 32m
Flight 2: Departure - Barcelona - 10:30am Arrival - Denver - 3:55pm Total time 13h 5mTotal Cost: $5972
website: http://www.expedia.com/
Lodging and Hotel: Where will you be staying?
Hotel Name: Eurostars Cristal Palace
Hotel Price: $1471
What does your hotel offer? Satellite TV and free wi-fi
What does your room look like? Double bed TV Laptop
website:http: http://www.eurostarscristalpalace.com/habitaciones.html
Activities/ Site to See: What will you do on your dream vacation? (You can add more than 3 activities)
Activity 1: Barcelona vs At. Madrid
Description: Soccer game that decides the league and who will be crowned champion
Cost: $245.52 (per person)
Activity 2: Go to the beach
Description: Enjoy the view and get a nice sunbath to relax
Cost: Free
Activity 3: Sagrada Familia
Description: This is a Catholic Church designed by the Romans and is Barcelona's most important land mark
Cost: $26.62websites:
http://www.timeout.com/barcelona/features/35/20-great-things-to-do-in-barcelona
http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/sf-eng/docs_serveis/infoTarifesInd.php