Barcelona is a unique city.  Discover its qualities:

Welcoming. Barcelona is a compact city, not too big and not too small. This characteristic makes it a welcoming city with a great diversity of cultural, recreational and commercial facilities.
Mediterranean. Barcelona has the dynamic and open personality so typical of Mediterranean cities. It is the perfect city to relax in, stroll around and enjoy. It is the only major European metropolis with five kilometres of city beachfront.
Warm. Barcelona enjoys a mild climate which is pleasant all the year round, making it possible to organise open-air events in spring, summer and autumn.
Historic. Barcelona's history dates back over 2,000 years and retains major relics of its past.
Cultural. Barcelona has a rich cultural life all the year round: opera, ballet, concerts, theatre, festivals, exhibitions, museums, etc.
Gourmet. Barcelona has developed a highly creative and stylish culinary movement which has made it the leading gourmet city outside France, according to the magazine Gourmet. Furthermore, the Mediterranean diet, which is considered the most healthy, is applied with rigour even in the most modest restaurants.
Pioneering. Catalonia has been the cradle of great personalities from every pioneering European trend: Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Gaudí... They are just some examples of the Catalans' desire for renewal and creativity, a quality which is a constant feature of present-day artists, architects and designers.
Well-served. Barcelona has excellent air links, particularly with the majority of Spanish and European cities. Its international airport, located 15 minutes from the city centre, is currently undergoing expansion. From 2005, the high-speed train will connect Barcelona with Madrid and Seville, as well as France and the European rail network.
Facilities. Barcelona has a wide range of amenities for the organisation of congresses and large- or small-scale meetings, receptions and banquets in historic and enchanting settings, product exhibitions and presentations in modern and well-equipped facilities. The city is well-equipped with a modern hotel infrastructure.
Reliable. The Catalans are a hard-working, conscientious people. Throughout their history they have ably demonstrated their ability to arrange major events with precision, creativity and efficiency. Barcelona's organisers and providers have inherited this ability. You can rely on the members of the BCB.
A way of life. In short, Barcelona has its own way of life which makes it unique. Come and experience it for yourself.

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