Rambla de Sant Josep, also known as Rambla de les Flors for its open-air market, extends from Carrer Carme to Carrer Hospital. Tradition surrounding the profusion of flower kiosks along this strip harks back to the Middle Ages when knights fought one another and were then regaled with flowers. Later in history, during the 19th century, this section of Las Ramblas was a meeting point where women gabbed and men read newspapers. Passersby will find the beloved Boqueria Market here, a daily hotspot for restauranteurs in search of fresh produce, as well as the Virreina Palace, an information and exhibition center.
Caldetes is one of the most popular beaches in Barcelona, a great picnic spot and an even better place for water sports. This beach has a kids playground, a volleyball court for all those beach volleyball enthusiasts, beach umbrellas, changing rooms and other facilitates for a perfect beach outing experience. Whether you are relaxing under the cool shades of the colorful umbrellas, or enjoying kayaking, surfing or swimming, you will love the inviting stretch of white sand and the beautiful, clear water. For refreshments there are a lot of bars and restaurants nearby or along the beach.
Instituto Jane Goodall en España is renowned primatologist Jane Goodall's institute in Barcelona for those who are interested and want to be educated about the human race's closest biological relative, the chimpanzee. Guided tours are available and it is an excellent educational outing for the kids to learn about the ecosystems and the importance of biodiversity.
Pumping mercury instead of water, this shiny fountain is truly a sight to behold. Created by American artist, the complex installation is far from the traditional fountain designs, with the mercury flowing across numerous surfaces before reaching the shimmering pool of liquid metal. Housed in a glass-enclosed cabin at the Fundació Joan Miró, the fountain is a tribute to Almaden, a town which was historically, a major center for mercury mining.
Located in the Gracia district of Barcelona, Nou Sardenya stadium is a large football arena with a seating capacity of 7000 spectators. Built in 1940, it is the home venue of the CE Europa football team. This stadium was built in 1940 and renovated in 1995, today offering up-to-date amenities for the comfort of its patrons. If you're a fan of football or seeking an outdoor activity, check out the game schedule at Nou Sardenya.