A vibrant and insistently cosmopolitan city, Barcelona scores points with its intricate history and vibrant architecture, as well as from the vivacity and flair of its 2011 Champion’s League winning football team. The restaurants, shops and bars in this beachside metropolis are some of Spain’s finest, and a clutch of excellent museums deliver in detail the city’s important past. Meanwhile at the Camp Nou, Europe’s largest stadium, Barcelona FC can draw on an equally important past, holding the most domestic trophies in Spanish football and boasting a record as the only European club to have played continental football every season since 1955. Choose from the following options with today’s Groupon from World Choice Sports • €359 per person for two nights with a ticket to a Barcelona FC game Double or twin room in three or four star hotel • €599 per person for three nights with return flights and a ticket to a Barcelona FC game Double or twin room in three or four star hotel The Hotels Visitors can choose to spend their nights in one of six hotels in the Camp Nou area, all of which are three or four stars and conveniently located within easy reach of city and the stadium. A goal kick from Barcelona’s Olympic Harbour, the crisp and modern Hotel Front Maritim has sea views and is easily reached from the airport. The rooms are well proofed for the heady Barcelona climate, are ensuite and come with TVs with international channels. Guests opting for the H10 Itaca will find it a convenient hub for exploring and match attending, located next to the Barcelona Sants Station. The hotel, famed for its gastronomic creations, is ten minutes by underground from city’s main tourist attractions, and has a rooftop hot tub for decadent late afternoon relaxation. Other hotels on offer include the Hotel Rialto and the Rafaelhoteles Diagonal Port. The Games Guests can choose to attend one of the following games Barcelona F.C. vs. Rayo Vallecan 29 November 2011 Barcelona F.C. vs. Levante 4 December 2011 Barcelona F.C. vs. Betis 15 January 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. Real Sociedad 5 February 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. Valencia 19 February 2012 €70 per person surcharge for 2 night option Barcelona F.C. vs. Sporting Gijon 4 March 2012 70 per person surcharge for 2 night option Barcelona F.C. vs. Granada 21 March 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. Athletic Bilbao 1 April 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. Getafe 11 April 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. Malaga 2 May 2012 Barcelona F.C. vs. RCD Espanyol 6 May 2012 Groupon Recommends Guests who tear themselves away from the match buildup and postgame celebrations will find the delights of a vibrant and culturally cuttingedge city at their feet. Barcelona is a thriving hub of art and architecture, and whole weeks might be lost wandering its streets and sampling the offerings of a small galaxy of Michelin stars. The huge termite mound of Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia erupts in a cluster of tapering towers, a design so complex that it remains unfinished. The CaixaForum museum of contemporary art occupies a renovated former factory, and showcases some of the latest offerings from the European cultural scene. Local Amenities The metropolis of one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports and thus unfurls with all the restaurants, bars, cafés and shops one would expect. The hospital is centrally located and there is a police presence. Weather and Climate OctDec; JanMay 1710°C; 916°C Transport Flights Return flights are available for the Three night option from Belfast International Airport. Connection to Belfast International Airport is available via train and bus services from Dublin, and flight options are available from Cork.  Low cost carries operate connecting flights to UK mainland from Dublin on a daily basis. Return flights may also be booked from London Gatwick, Luton, Heathrow, and London City, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Manchester.  Airport Trains, buses and taxis run regular services from Barcelona International Airport. Car hire A number of operators are available at the airport. Groupon Top Tip When visiting the Sagrada Familia, get up at the crack of dawn to avoid long queues, afterwards enjoying a lazy brunch in one of the city’s many cafes. 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