Barcelona and the heart of Catalonia beats in this enchanting seaside city. A pure Mediterranean atmosphere, a city with history and vibrant culture, it has many historical, religious, and modern monuments to present, while at the same time it can fully satisfy the visitor who comes to the city to enjoy entertainment and nightlife. A popular holiday destination for the whole world, it provides very good tourist services and at the same time offers a very good quality of life to its permanent residents.

The city's population reaches 5,000,000 inhabitants. Its climate is humid subtropical, with mild winters, rains in spring and autumn, warm and humid summers.

In the area, prehistoric settlements have been found, and legends suggest that the founders of the city were the Greeks or the Carthaginians. Many cultures have left their mark on the area, such as the Roman, the Visigoth, the Frankish, and much less the Arab. Its great prosperity was during the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, the autonomy of Catalonia was abolished, and Barcelona was annexed to Spain. However, it continues to claim its autonomy. The city, apart from its world-famous monuments, is also renowned for its football team, Barcelona, which has won many recognized international trophies.