Barcelona – The News Desk

5Apr

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Hyatt adds first Barcelona property under Grand Hyatt brand – Business Traveller

Hyatt has added the second Spanish property and just the fifth in Europe under its Grand Hyatt brand. Grand Hyatt Barcelona is located on Plaça de Piu XII on the city’s famous Avenida Diagonal, and features 465 rooms including 49 suites. If this sounds familiar it’s because the existing property was previously trading under Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. The hotel originally opened in 1975 as Hotel Princesa Sofia, before becoming an InterContinental property in the 1990s. As previously reported the hotel was fully renovated in 2017, and was reflagged as Hotel Sofia Barcelona – Unbound Collection by Hyatt at the start of 2019. Hotel Sofia Barcelona to join Hyatt’s Unbound Collection Facilities include Art Deco-inspired rooms, the 19th floor Peruvian restaurant Maymanta, Sofia Bar & Tapa...

Champions League draw: Man City thrilled, Barca-Napoli dream tie, quarter-final predictions

20Dec

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Champions League draw: Man City thrilled, Barca-Napoli dream tie, quarter-final predictions

The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League was made in UEFA’s Nyon headquarters this morning and Europe’s big guns will have largely liked the outcome.England’s two remaining representatives, Arsenal and Manchester City, were handed kind draws in Porto and Copenhagen, while Real Madrid were paired with RB Leipzig.Of the more established big guns, Barcelona face arguably the toughest task, having been paired with last season’s Italian champions Napoli.Here, our experts cast their eye over the draw and what could happen next.Which game are you most excited about?Oliver Kay: Napoli vs Barcelona. Both clubs are experiencing hangovers from last season’s title success, but what better than a tie like that to get them going? In terms of individual talent, tactical intrigue and the atmosphe...

Flights to Europe Are Becoming Cheap Again

7Nov

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Flights to Europe Are Becoming Cheap Again

Listen to article(2 minutes)Flying to Europe in 2024 without spending a fortune is in the cards after a long stretch of sky-high prices.Airlines have added new routes between the U.S. and Europe and announced plans to increase flights on some routes next spring and summer. The added capacity means travelers can get a break from the run of high airfares in the past couple of years. Some prices are still high—the average cost of round-trip airfare to Barcelona is over $1,000, according to travel-search website Kayak. But deals now exist that didn’t before, and industry watchers say they expect more to come.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s young prodigy and the proud neighbourhood that shaped him

28Oct

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Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s young prodigy and the proud neighbourhood that shaped him

Rocafonda is where Lamine Yamal grew up — if you can say that of a 16-year-old.The Barcelona winger’s football development has progressed at an astonishing pace since his first-team debut, against Real Betis, at the age of 15 years, nine months and 16 days on April 29.That evening, he became the club’s youngest player since La Liga was formed more than 90 years ago and earlier this month, on October 8, he became the competition’s youngest goalscorer after finding the net in the 2-2 draw with Granada.This weekend, Real Madrid will consider him one of their most dangerous potential opponents in El Clasico and everyone who has watched him play will expect him to take the excitement in his stride. His talent has, inevitably, been compared to Lionel Messi’s — in the ongoing conversations at Ba...

21Jul

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The 21 Best Barcelona Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.With its stunning architecture, delicious food, sandy beaches, rich history and proximity to scenic mountains, Barcelona offers no shortage of things to do. To help you navigate the city's plethora of attractions, rely on the assistance of an informed local to help you make the most of your visit. Using both expert opinion and traveler sentiment, U.S. News identified 21 of the top tours in Barcelona. Whether on foot, by bike or aboard a boat, these tours will help enhance your Barcelona experience. Barcelona Guide Bureau – Gaudí – The Sagrada Família TourThis Gaudí-centric outing starts with a bus ride down Passeig de Gràcia, an ave...