The number of foreign tourists in Spain fell in July for the first time in nine years. The reason is the increasing objectives of the end competition of travel, such as Tunisia.
The number of foreign tourists was 4.9 percent below the level of the previous month, as published on Monday, official statistics showed. In the first seven months of 2018, the number of tourists grew only 0.3 percent compared to the previous year’s level, after it had been in the previous two years, growth in the two digit percentage range.
The reason is the stronger competition from other Mediterranean destinations – in addition to Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey. These attract visitors with attractive Offers. Package holidays there are, according to a study, up to 73 percent less than in the Spanish strongholds of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. Tunisia, for example, reported in the first half of the year, a Guest increase of 40 percent, primarily because of European tourists come back. Egypt is also a Plus in a similar height, the Turkey, plus 30 percent.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsPark Güell
He is undoubtedly one of the most famous sights of Barcelona: the Park Güell. Designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1890, has him for his patron, Eusebi Güell, an Industrial range from Catalonia. Was planned to be a garden city. It was not to be, however. But a colorful, inviting fairy forest made of bright breakage of ceramic, which attracts crowds of tourists.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsSagrada Família
The most important representative of modernism, Antoni Gaudí. Over 40 years, he worked as an architect for the Church of the Sagrada Família. It is one of the symbols of Barcelona and one of the most famous sites in the world. Since 1882 it was built at the Church. To 100. Anniversary of the death of gaudí’s on 7. June 2026 will be the monumental work done – if everything goes according to Plan.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsGaudí’s World
A view into the interior is possible. It is unlikely to be a Church that welcomes its visitors with a similar light mood. In his language of form, Gaudi was always inspired by nature. The roof is supported by columns that grow like trees in the sky. Next to the Sagrada Familia, designed by Gaudi, the Park Güell, and a number of residential houses in Barcelona.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsLas Ramblas
Las Ramblas is around a Kilometer-long Boulevard in the heart of Barcelona. The tree-shaded tourist area with its countless quaint cafes and Tapas Bars a part of since the stop in the places of terror. 17. August 2017 raced a car ran through the crowd of people. The bomber killed more than a dozen people.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsThe Gran Teatre del Liceu
Directly to the street La Rambla, the world-famous Opera house Gran Teatre del Liceu. In 1847 it was opened. At the time, it was Europe’s largest Opera house. After a fire in 1994, the concert hall was built true to the original and equipped with the latest technology. Since then, many famous Opera stars perform there again. In addition, the Gran Teatre del Liceu for its Wagner festival is known.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsGothic Quarter
To the North of the Ramblas, the old quarter of Barri Gòtic, the Gothic quarter is situated. Most of the monuments date back to the 14. 15. Century; at that time, Barcelona was a major Maritime power. In the maze of streets that is closed to traffic, runs to fast.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsFundacio Joan Miró
Barcelona is an inspiring city. This Museum on the mountain of Montjuic is dedicated to Joan Miró. The painter and sculptor was born in 1893 in Barcelona and is venerated until today in his home town like no other. In his works, he draws on motifs and colors of the Catalan folk art. In the city, the color are colorful sculptures and mosaics of Miró.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsFrank O. Gehry’s Bronze Fish
In the run-up to the Olympic games in 1992, there was a building boom that changed the city of Barcelona. The port benefited. Since then, the Port Olimpic, with its Promenade, Bars and Restaurants is a popular shopping and entertainment street. An eye-catcher right at the beginning of the 1.5 km long section is the huge bronze fish by star architect Frank O. Gehry.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsFont Màgica
The Font Màgica is a meeting place for romantics. In 1929, on the occasion of the world exhibition, built, radiant moods, the water cascades of the fountain in over fifty different light. Since the 1980s, the light show is additionally of music. The Font Màgica is the largest fountain of the city. It is located below the mountain of Montjuic.
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Barcelona remains a magnet for visitorsTibidabo
Barcelona is framed by two mountains, at the foot of Montjuic (173 m) and the Tibidabo mountain (520 m). The best Overview of the city on the Tibidabo. It can be reached with the only tram in Barcelona, the Tramvia Blau. Once at the top, visitors can expect not only a stunning Panorama, but also an amusement Park with carousels, roller coaster and Ferris wheel.
Worldwide, Spain is the second most popular destination after France. 2017 82 million foreign visitors arrived in the country. But more and more Spaniards, the many holidaymakers are sick and tired. In the past year, there have been repeated Anti-tourist protests. Spanish municipalities in tourist hotspots like the Balearic Islands, Barcelona or Bilbao are trying since then to put the mass tourism boundaries.
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