Book hotels in Barcelona and get a tan on your Spanish city break

Barcelona is one of those amazing cities that you can explore, taking in museums, art galleries and attractions and also hit the beach and top up your tan. Hotel Direct offer a fabulous range of hotels in Barcelona that make ideal accommodation for your city break to the Catalan capital.

Barcelonais home to an impressive 4.5km of coastline offering locals and tourists a number of beaches to relax on. Barceloneta is the closest beach to the city itself and is around a 20min stroll from the city. Grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants that line this section.

Nova Icaria beach is an ideal beach to visit if you are heading to the Olympic Marina, again host to a number of great restaurants to eat at as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Mediterranean sea.

If you are a watersports lover, you will be in heaven at Mar Bella beach. Windsurfing, kayaking and a number of other sports are available for you to enjoy. If you want to cycle or go jogging, the quieter Bogatelli will be more suitable.

You also have a choice from a number of other beaches which are all worth considering a visit to on yourBarcelonacity break including Playa del Paseo Maritimo and Sant Sebastia.

The best time to visit the beaches is between mid March and mid November, the high season which sees the best weather, but also the most crowds from the end of May to the end of September. You can visit the beaches all year round, but not all facilities will be open and it might be a bit chilly.

Whether you are looking for luxury hotels in Barcelona or cheap accommodation to rest your head in, Hotel Direct will have the ideal choice for you. Take a look at the full range of options at www.HotelDirect.co.uk/Barcelona/.