Barcelona

Barcelona is a Mediterranean city with 5km of beaches, and prides itself on being a compact, user friendly and welcoming city. It provides a perfect location for a business meeting, conference and any keynote speaker event. The city can be visited all year around, and during the summer temperatures can reach 30 – 35ºC, which makes for perfect beach weather during breaks.

The city of Barcelona is described as a dynamic and cosmopolitan city that has a broad range of culture activities, beautiful architecture and numerous shopping possibilities.

There are also various sporting events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Godo Tennis Tournament and football matches with the Barça team, to engage event attendants in between meetings and keynote speeches.

In regards to venues for meetings and conferences Barcelona prides itself on having more than 350 hotels, 4 convention centres, and a large variety of unique venues. The venues range from Romanesque and Gothic spaces located in medieval buildings, to authentic Modernist style houses built at the turn of the 20th century and to the most contemporary architecture aligned with sustainable and green standards.

There are numerous spaces to choose from both for small and large groups and the Barcelona Convention Bureau has many suggestions for your next visit, as they have a deep knowledge of the city in relation to the world of meetings.

Several venues are available at international hotel chains such as Hilton, Ritz Carlton, Renaissance, Starwood, Mandarin Oriental and Marriott. However local chains such as Barceló, Melia, NN Hotels, NH Hotels, and Silken Hotels also offer excellent services and very attractive rates. If needed there are possibilities for even larger venues at the International Convention Centre of Barcelona or Fira de Barcelona. The options are practically unlimited.

Culturally Barcelona is a Mediterranean pearl where architecture, shopping and culinary experiences collide. With 27 Michelin stars in 23 restaurants and 46 food markets there are several culinary moments awaiting.

“There is no single must-try dish, just bring your curiosity and sense of taste. Enjoy tapas, pan con tomate, calçots with romesco sauce, Mediterranean shellfish, paella, tender meat, fresh vegetables, olive oil and excellent local wines and cava. The Mediterranean diet is both healthy and tasty!” explains Elena Altemir, International Promotion Manager.

So keep Barcelona in mind when looking for your next event destination, and fly to the lively Catalan city to discover the hidden treasures that the city has to offer and perfect venues for meetings, networking and speeches.

Find more information on Barcelona at www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com.