I already mentioned before that I 'escaped' the G20 summit in Hamburg and flew to Barcelona instead.
After spending a few days at the Condes Hotel right in the city center, it was time to leave the hustle and bustle and move on to a much more exclusive location.
Located right on top of the mountain Tibidabo, overlooking the city and next to the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lies the Gran Hotel La Florida.
The location is very exclusive - on top of the mountain, there's nothing else than the temple, this Hotel and an amusement park. It's a 30 minute drive away from the city center, following twisting roads up to the very top of the Tibidabo mountain.
And then, we arrived: Gran Hotel La Florida right at the top of the mountain!
You can see the top of the Tibidabo from almost everywhere in Barcelona, so it's a very prominent landmark and ofcourse the view from the top is absolutely stunning!
Let me take you on a little tour through the Hotel ...
The entire hotel is held in a very traditional style with wooden floors, elegant interior and stunning decor.
Although I like modern designs too, the style of this Hotel is simply unique and fits perfectly with the monumental building and the exclusive location.
The Rooms
When booking a room at the La Florida Hotel, you can choose between mountain- and city view. Both are gorgeous - the mountain side has all the idyllic green and also the sunsets, while the city side offers some stunning views over barcelona, as well as the temple and amusement park at Tibidabo.
The rooms itself are very spacious, they feature a huge bed, traditional interior, marble bathroom with bath tub and shower and complimentary toiletries from L'Occitane.
The Pool Area
One of the absolute Highlights of this hotel: The pool and terrace area.
The swimming pool is absolutely huge, it starts indoors and goes all the way around the outdoor terrace.
The spa area also includes some exercise machines and a jacuzzi.
Although the water was actually quite cold, the pool was a great refreshment and swimming with such a panorama view makes it even better!
The Terrace
The terrace and restaurant of the Grand Florida Hotel offer incredible panoramic views over the city of Barcelona.
It's incredible how far you can see - all the way across the city, and even the beach!
This is the perfect location to work, relax, enjoy the sun, or have a drink.
The terracce offers several floors with sun loungers, couches, armchairs and dinner tables.
Everything is lit by beautiful string lights, hanging above the parasols.
There is so much more to share from this beautiful Hotel!
This definitely won't be the last post featuring the La Florida. We actually sat down to have some dinner on the terrace - but what exactly, you'll have to find out from Mr. Gourmet soon.
If anyone visiting Barcelona is looking for a very private, exclusive Hotel far away from the crowded city, the Gran Florida is a great choice.
Especially the pool, terrace and views are stunning - and don't forget about all the activities you can do on the mountain and in the woods!
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© Sirwinchester
oh wow ! Great post , I love the added videos along with the pictures , it really gives me a feeling of being there !! One of these days in the future I will have enough steem to travel there , it looks fabulous , you guys must have had a great time ! Thank you soon much for sharing ! 100% up vote and resteemed !! 👍👍👍
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I do not understand ... Really!
No offense, but ... Do you really find this post on Barcelona a nice post? To me it seems like a post on the hotel ...
I do not want to take advantage of ... seriously ... but,... Have a look at my post: I wrote it quickly, without much effort and apologize for it... But, at least, something in Barcelona is said...
https://steemit.com/travel/@marcodobrovich/four-days-in-barcelona
if I get a chance I will ! Im currently involved in 4 different things on steemit right now , and im trying to rebuild my voting power up ! Its also the way the post was very well put together ! And I have been following for a very long time ! Steem on ! 👍👍👍
"nothing else than the temple, the Hotel, and an amusement park"
modern civilization is weird, lol
the pool <3 wow I would't mind spending my holidays there
nice post @sirwinchester thank you for giving us a sneak peek of that hotel. I hope you keep on posting about your travel here on steemit
Right on! I am in Barcelona right now as well. Cool to see other Steemians enjoying the city.
I like Barcelona. It is a good post with nice photos. I like it.
@sirwinchester it's really awesome!! Thanks for sharing with us.
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nice post, thanks for sharing!!
stunning, both of the hotel room and the location.
Great pictures!
I think the sizes probably work great for a computer but some of them come out a bit small for mobile viewing.
I love the suggestions about which side of the hotel to choose! Thanks!
p.s. I want to be on that Terrace!
I think you really enjoy your trip over there. A beautiful place to feel free. :D
Beautiful! This looks like a great place to go!:) Please check my little journey тhe trip that I made soon. I hope you enjoy my photos. @nakedchef89
https://steemit.com/photography/@nakedchef89/bulgaria-s-ovech-fortress-hilltop-ruins-and-breathtaking-views
I'm loving the art direction of this post. The gifs and stylized photos are looking great!
Wow.. cool pics... it seems that you are having fun :) @sirwinchester
Hi @sirwinchester !!
nice post and pictures as well. nice to know about your tour .
UPVOTED you.
What a wonderful trip you had. Amazing view , nice photos . Keep it up. Thanks for sharing . Awesome travel blog. Upvoted and Followed.😊
wow. This is beautiful hotel!
I upvoted this and also resteemed!
Hello there @sirwinchester, now this what I call "true change of fortunes". In Hamburg you saw the ugly side of the world and the very next moment, you are sitting (quite literally) on top of the epitome of natural artistry in the form of mountain Tibidabo. Indeed "good things come to you when you least expect them"... Peace ✌️
One of my favorite memories ever is of eating cheese and jamon iberico with my dad in a noisy little bar after watching Barca play at the Nou camp for 15€ euros. Sure we were as far back from the pitch as you could be, but it was the best!! :) Happy memories...
great to post...beautifull photo, good luck.
Good post.
I see that Spain is very popular this year. 1/3 of my friends visited the country last month, even my Mom :)
Barcelona have not met the expectations of some of them...
That's why I love Steemit... I love travelling and when I see all these wonderful pics from another countries, I want to travel again..!
I will come in your country one day, for sure ! :)
It is indeed a great experience to stay up in such an exclusive area! Trust you had a relaxing and enjoyable time up there dear @sirwinchester!
Looking forward for Mr. Gourmet to discover the food side!
Btw as you are a frequent traveller , maybe my latest serie on best restaurant of the world can be an interest to you! I hope you check it out and let me have a feedback!
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Great post and amazing pictures😊
Seems like a great place to be. Thx for sharing
Follod upvoted
These are some incredible pictures! I loved your work!