Barcelona is Spain’s second largest city, in population, with around 3,200,000 people. This innovative, diverse city is located on the northeast coast of the peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonian region, as well as the province of Barcelona.

Many tourists are drawn to the city because of its rich culture and it is very easy find cheap flights to Barcelona from all bigger European cities and most capitals worldwide. Barcelona’s airport is the second largest in Spain.

The city is situated 160 km south of the Pyrenees and the French-Spanish border, and enjoys 4.5 km of coastline, with seven beaches. It was the home to several impressive works done by the world renowned architects, Antoni Gaud and Lluis Domenech i Montaner. The city also has a wide range of parks, several walking streets in the old part of the city, and numerous attractions to visit.

Although Spanish is the official language in Spain, in the Catalonian region, Catalan is also recognized as the co-official language.

The weather is typically decent year-round, with the nicest months being May until July, as well as September, generally. Like many Spanish cities, August tends to be the hottest month, with temperatures soaring into the mid-30s at times.

Barcelona is ranked just after Madrid as the country’s main source of economy. It is also home to one of the most major Mediterranean ports. Barcelona was known for its manufacturing industry, and that is still prevalent today as some of the most important industries are textiles, chemistry, motor and electronics. As for the service market, the leaders are logistics, publishing, and telecommunications.

Convention Centre

CCIB – Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019 Barcelona
www.ccib.es

A truly exceptional meeting or event deserves an exceptional space. Designed by prestigious Catalan architect Josep Lluís Mateo, the Convention Centre was conceived to maximise the use of natural light. The Centre is a highly versatile and multifunctional space facing the Mediterranean, offering 38 well-lit rooms across 3 floors and 2 mezzanines. Two spaces stand out: the enormous Exhibition Hall, which can be laid out in a modular way into 8 separate spaces, and the Banquet Hall, which gives spectacular views of the Mediterranean.