Cities in Spain
Badalona
Badalona is a city in eastern Catalonia, 10 km from the capital of Catalonia - Barcelona. Badalona is located on the left bank of the Bezos River and on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by mountain range Sierra de la Marina. With the capital of Catalonia, Badalona is connected not only by strong economic and cultural ties, but also by a remarkably developed transport network: there is a branch of the Barcelona metro, there are many bus routes.
Modern Badalona is an economically prosperous city, popular resort with a mild Mediterranean climate. The city has many beaches stretching along coastline for six kilometers. The center of the resort life of Badalona is its the main street, La Rambla is a beautiful street lined with palm trees and flowers lined with shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants.
A beautiful panorama of the city and the line of beaches is revealed from one of the main attractions of Badalona - the pier of Pont del Petroli. Once it belonged to an oil company, and was used to receive ships with oil. Later, when a popular recreation area formed around, the pier lost its former significance, becoming only a tourist attraction.
Badalona, like many other cities in Catalonia, originates from a small Roman settlement called Baetulo. This city was engaged in the supply of wine to virtually all cities located in the west of the Roman Empire, but over time the city grew, and by the beginning of the 1st century AD, its population was about 15 thousand people.
Until now, many monuments of Roman culture have been preserved in the city, including Roman baths, a house standing on Llado street, a water supply system on Pujol street and the remains of the ancient Hort de les Monges wall, as well as many examples of wall paintings, mosaics and sculptures. The most famous is the relatively small bronze slab Tabula Hospitalis, which is inscribed and its origin can be traced back to about 90 AD, of course the small sculpture Venus de Badalona, made of marble. All this suggests that the city of Badalona in the distant past belonged to the rich and prosperous cities located on the territory of the Roman Empire.
And the pearl of the medieval architecture of Badalona is the monastery of Sant Jeroni de la Murtra (Monastery of Sant Jeroni de la Murtra) of the 13th century - a place where the kings of Spain often visited, and Christopher Columbus stopped after his first trip to America. Many tourists will be very interested in visiting the temples of the city, for example, the Church of St. Joseph (1860) and the Church of Santa Maria (18th century).
Badalona - very green City. There are many parks and green recreation areas. Some of them, such as the Parc de Can Solei, were founded in the sixteenth century as part of private estates. Others, like the Parc de Ca l'Arnus, with its pool, lawns, gardens, palm trees, plane trees, eucalyptus, bamboo and cypress trees, romantic caves, lakes and islets once belonged to the royal family. And the Parc del Turo d'en Caritg, which was founded in 1990, today is a beautiful forest area, spread out on the slopes of the mountain. Along with palm trees, pines, oaks, elms, ash trees and numerous flowers and shrubs grow here.
In the hottest month, August, on the 15th, Badalonians celebrate the arrival of the Virgin Mary (Mare de Déu d’Agost), which turns the whole life of the city upside down. It is the biggest holiday of the year and the preparations for it are very thorough. But perhaps the most spectacular are the May holidays: On the day of St. Anastasia (May 11), the patroness of Badalona, various festive events are held throughout the city. And on the night before it, the demon burning festival (El dimoni de Badalona or Cremada del Dimoni) takes place, culminating in fireworks and the burning of a huge demon on one of the beaches. The whole city participates in the celebration, and schoolchildren also make small demons for themselves, which are then placed at the base of the main figure so that they burn together.
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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationBadalona is a rich, diverse and cosmopolitan city, the third largest in Catalonia and one of the oldest places. Located on the coast mediterranean sea and partly occupies part of the river Besos. In the summer of 1992, a process was begun to renovate and improve urban facilities in anticipation of the Olympic Games (the Basketball and Boxing Championships were held in Badalona).
Why choose this city to live
If you want and at the same time dream to live in a sports environment and an atmosphere of youth then Badalona is the perfect place for you.
The city is constantly striving for improvement. But it should also be remembered that Badalona is located in an industrial area and there are more than 220,000 officially registered residents here.
What to see
In the city you will find several walking areas, among which it is worth noting Rambla, Mar street, Millennium and Montigalà parks, and a huge number of small gardens and large parks, such as the historically famous Can Solei and Ca l'Arnús, located in the Casagemes area.
Another place popular with local residents, especially athletes it Park Fluvial de Besos,, an ideal place for a morning run or a picnic with friends. 9 km of cycling and walking paths, as well as a green lawn, which is so convenient to play with children or pets.
Badalona beach- one of the main attractions of the city, 5 km of sandy and rocky beaches where a variety of animal species live.
And, of course, we must not forget about the symbol of the city - Pont del Petroli, The Remains Of An Old Oil Factory. A giant pylon 250 meters long, 210 of which protrude into the sea, and offer an unforgettable panoramic view of the city from the Mediterranean Sea.
Badalona is modern city. But despite this, here you can find, for example, an old part of it: remains of a Roman city(Roman baths located in a dungeon), a traditional Romanesque house on Lladó street, the church of Santa Maria (where many sacred works of art are preserved, such as paintings by the master painter Antoni Viladomat and a depiction of Sant Jordi dating from the 15th century), and the monastery of San Jerónimo de la Murtra.
Where to eat
Below you will find some of the restaurants we recommend visiting:
A restaurant Volcanic strives to live up to its name by offering grilled meats that will satisfy any gourmet. At the restaurant Caruso you will be able to taste real Italian cuisine: fresh hand-made pasta, delicious Caprese salad, airy homemade desserts, and perfect service on top of everything.
Another place worth visiting Cafe Antipodes. The perfect decoration, cozy, in light brown tones, the use of stone in the decoration, the combination of old and modern... you will fall in love with this place at first sight.
Night life
If you want to spend the whole night dancing, then you Disco Club Keloke. Also there you will find inexhaustible tropical chupitos!
Go shopping
In Badalona you will find several commercial centers. Among the most important: Shopping center on Mar street. Here you can find, probably, all existing stores.
Magic is brand new shopping center v Badalone. It was built next to the highway and is visible from afar thanks to a huge basketball towering over the structure. His specialty is sports and entertainment. But also here you will find various clothing stores of famous brands like Zara, Bershka and many others.
Badalona is one of the cities in the province of Barcelona, but due to the fact that it is located only 10 kilometers from the capital of Catalonia, it is considered to be a suburb of Barcelona. These two cities are even connected to each other by a common transport links. Badalona, first of all, attracts tourists with its ancient history and rich culture. According to some reports, the first inhabitants appeared on these lands as early as the 3rd century BC. e.
Badalona has a Mediterranean climate, so winters are mild and dry and warm and at the same time wet summer. In winter, the temperature does not fall below + 10°C, and in summer the average temperature is + 25°C, and the water warms up to + 26°C. Most a large number of precipitation falls in October.
The beaches of Badalona
The city has a cozy bay and beautiful sandy beaches 6 km long. All city beaches of Badalona have excellent conditions for recreation: here you can not only soak up the rays of the gentle sun or enjoy swimming in the warm sea, but also engage in a variety of water sports activities. Almost every beach has its own comfort zone, in which there are comfortable showers, as well as walking and cycling paths.
Transport infrastructure
Well established urban transport infrastructure easily cope with the huge flow of tourists. Buses, trolleybuses, metro and trains are at the service of passengers.
Badalona also has its own international stations - a bus station and a railway station, from which there are direct flights to different cities Europe and back. This is a very significant "plus" for the development of the tourism sector.
Badalona does not have its own airport, but Barcelona has one, and given that the journey to the capital takes only 15 minutes, it is not difficult to get there.
Rail and bus transport operates around the clock, therefore, it is not worth worrying about the fact that, having lingered in another city, there will be nothing to get to Badalona.
Brief history and sights
Badalona is not just a resort city, it is a city of history in which different traditions and cultures are combined, it is a mirror city that reflects its own 2000-year history.
The first tiny Roman settlement appeared on the left bank of the Besos River around the 3rd-2nd century BC. The Romans called this area Baetulo and began to gradually develop it: they built defensive structures and towers, began to grow grapes and produce wines, supplying them to all the western regions of the Roman Empire. The city successfully developed and grew, and by the 1st century AD, its population was already 15 thousand people.
The modern inhabitants of Badalona value and are proud of the fact that Roman blood flows in their veins. The city has preserved many objects that belonged to the Roman civilization, including Roman baths, plumbing, houses, sculptures, wall paintings, mosaics, etc. The most famous rarities are a miniature bronze tablet with an inscription indicating its origin in the 90s AD ., and a small marble sculpture depicting Venus of Badalonia, about the same age as the tablet. All the surviving artifacts testify that in ancient times Badalona was a prosperous city of the Roman Empire.
This architectural gem medieval is the monastery of San Geroni de la Mutra, built in the 13th century. The Spanish kings loved to visit it, and Christopher Columbus stayed in it, returning from his first trip to the shores of America.
Preserved in Badalona and a beautiful park, founded in the 16th century. It is called de Can Solei and was once part of a private estate. Another unique park - de Ca l'Arnus, belonged to the royal family. On its territory there is a swimming pool, romantic caves, lakes with small islands, green lawns and huge plantations of plane trees, palm trees, bamboo, cypresses and eucalyptus trees.
In general, Badalona is considered one of the greenest cities in all of Spain. Here are located both quite old parks and green recreation areas, as well as quite recently created ones. For example, del Turo d'en Caritg is a relatively young park that appeared in 1990. This picturesque forest area spreads out on a mountainside and delights visitors with a variety of tree species, shrubs and flowers.
The list of city sights includes modern objects. One of them is a marina called Pont del Petroli. From here you have an amazing panorama of the city and the coastal area.
The tourist center of the city is the Rambla - it is beautifully decorated, lined with flowers and palm trees, and it houses the most luxurious hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.
Another significant object of Badalona is the Olympic Pavilion, which was specially built for the 1991 Olympics. Now there are all kinds of sports tournaments.
local holidays
The local population of Badalona is famous for its love for bright and cheerful holidays and festivals.
One of the most colorful and famous is the feast of St. Anastasius, who is considered the patron saint of the city. Thanks to this holiday, Badalona is known throughout Spain. This celebration is celebrated on May 11, but it begins on May 10 at night, when the grandiose ritual of “Burning the Devil” is arranged on the shore. A huge bonfire is lit, in which the inhabitants burn their own stuffed effigies of the big devil and several small demons. And in the morning begins a varied The cultural program, designed for several days, which includes concerts, a parade of giants, dances, fireworks and other festive entertainment.
Conclusion
Modern Badalona is not only a city with beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains and beautiful green spaces. This is also oldest city Catalonia, which has preserved many architectural monuments antiquity, so for tourists Badalona will be interesting not only from the entertainment side, but also from the cognitive side.
