barcelona: Things to see and do

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Secret Gardens in the middle of the city
Posted 30 Jul 2008 by Anne Williams
A few blocks from Placa Catalunya called officially ‘Torre de las Aiguas’ and known by the locals as Eixample Beach is a perfect little hidden gem that only the locals know about. Huge iron doors open into a serene shaded courtyard with a 19th century water treatment tower in the middle, the local council created a paddling pool around the beautiful tower that is knee deep and perfect for familys ...more...
Keeping toddlers happy in Barcelona
Posted 30 Jul 2008 by Anne Williams
Fun in the park The Parc de la Ciutadella in the middle of Barcelona has a fantastic toddler play area that every day from 10pm - 2pm they bring out all the ride-on car bikes and scooters for 1-5 year olds to play on. The park is completey secure and they also bring tables out to do some painting and colouring. Its very shaded and right next to a cafe. So while your childrens are running around having great time ...more...
El Born
Posted 29 Jul 2008 by Katie
I lived in Barcelona for a year and we often went out in the Born area. It's one road in the Barrio Gotico with little bars and cafes on either side - lots have space for dancing when it gets late too!

It's near the Ciutadella park so you could spend all day relaxing there (or playing the bongos which seems to be the popular option!) and then roll on over to the Born for drinks and dancing til...more...
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