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Situated on the northeast coast of the sunny Iberian Peninsula between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besos, Barcelona is thought to have one of the most ideal climates in all of Europe. Basking in the watchful shadow of the Serra de Collserola mountain range, Barcelona is blessed with mild, warm winters and pleasantly hot, dry summers. Visitors are also blessed with a wide range of accommodation options, the finest of which are the Five Star Hotels of Barcelona.
As Spain's second largest city, Barcelona is a thriving economic and commercial centre, whose port acts as one of Europe's principle gateways. Regardless of which beguiling legend of the city's founding one believes there can be little doubt Barcelona's cultural roots stretch back more than 2000 years having acted as a Roman military outpost. Whether the city was in fact first founded by Hamilcar Barca, famed Carthaginian General, or at the hands of mythical Greek hero, Hercules some 400 years prior to Rome's existence, Barcelona’s has grown into an energetic, cosmopolitan urban centre of international renown.
The city is both a vital cultural link to Europe's storied past, and an iconic backdrop welcoming millions of sun seeking, connoisseurs of the Catalonia region. It has been designated as a world-class city by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network. Today Barcelona's two official languages, Catalan and Spanish predominate and combine almost seamlessly to make it an officially bilingual city. However, visitors to this cosmopolitan city will have little trouble meeting their needs in most languages.
One of Barcelona's luring natural attractions are its seven sizeable beaches, which stretch over some 5 km of coastline. Sant Sebastia and Barceloneta beaches are the largest and by far most popular with visitors and residents alike, who come to soak up the Mediterranean sun, stroll on soft white sand and enjoy a dip in warm waters.
A myriad of cultural and entertainment delights await visitors to Barcelona. With her history rooted strongly in a 2000 year old traditions of Catalonia, the city prides itself in both promoting and recovering works of art - be they visual, musical or dramatic in nature, while encouraging emerging artists to create and contribute to the vast collections already on display.
If superb international cuisine is in order, each of the featured five star properties have a sumptuous array of award winning restaurants for your palate to explore. Allow innovative dishes and gastronomic delights from literally around the world to masterfully transport you to another place and time. You will definitely not tire of the choices offered at our featured properties, nor retire to your accommodations disappointed in your meal.
Of course, when away from home you will want to feel at home. The rooms in our featured five star Barcelona hotels are the epitome of luxury and warmth. Surround yourself with fine fabrics, opulent furnishings and hand picked decor from all corners of the globe.
While staying at one of our featured properties you will undoubtedly wish to pamper and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit at a world class spa. Follow an invigorating exercise regimen tailor-made to your needs or luxuriate in one of the myriad of wellness treatments offered.
Regardless of which luxury Barcelona hotel you decide is right for you, we are sure you will find nothing less than premiere service and hospitality. These properties will undoubtedly be the ideal place to relax and luxuriate while in the Roman founded and Gothically inspired City of Counts.
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