Barcelona: The 8th Best Destination in the World

Barcelona, has been ranked as the 8th best

destination in the world by the well respected travel

site, TripAdvisor. The site released its annual

‘Travelers’ Choice Awards Top 25 Destinations in

the World’ last month, and with many people who

heavily rely on the wealth of information supplied

by TripAdvisor, this survey has been highly anticipated within the travel community.

Barcelona, located in Catalonia, Spain, is a city best known for its distinctive Gaudí

architecture, lively club scene and historic sites, and is now recognized as one of the best

places to travel in 2012.

Barcelona: A Solid Favorite

Barcelona remains to be a favorite holiday destination among young tourists, as well as

families, based on the TripAdvisor Awards. Last year, the Catalan capital grabbed the #9

position on the ‘Top 10 Food and Wine Cities in Europe’, but this year Barcelona rose one

position to secure the #8 spot on the ‘ Top 25 Destinations in the World’, ranking just below

London, New York and Paris.

TripAdvisor, a well respected travel site and the largest in the world, with more than 20 million

members in over 30 countries allows users to vote on topics ranging from top destinations for

vacations, to the best family hotels, to the best beach destinations. What sets TripAdvisor

apart from the rest is its variety of content, which includes advice and ratings, and its easily

accessible platforms, allowing destinations to be voted upon by real travelers.

A major cultural center since the Middle Ages, Barcelona attracts million of tourists annually.

According to BarcelonaTurisme.com, a record-breaking 7.45 million tourists visited the city in

2011. Its superb location on the Mediterranean coast, alongside its multiple beaches,

delectable cuisine, buzzing nightlife and some of the most preserved historical sites in Europe,

makes Barcelona an ideal vacation spot. The city even outranked other popular destinations in

the awards, including Berlin, Florence, Buenos Aires, Sydney and Prague.

Apartment Barcelona

For visitors who choose Barcelona as the destination for their next vacation, there is a range of

comfortable and affordable accommodation in the city to choose from. Apartment Barcelona

has over 500 apartments available to rent in and around the city. From Ramblas apartments to

beach apartments in Barcelona, those coming to the city - whether on vacation, a business

trip or simply a short break - can select their accommodation from a variety of Barcelona

apartments in a range of styles and sizes. They will also have access to a staff of Barcelona

experts, who are more than happy to help travelers find the perfect apartment in Barcelona.