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Posted: 06 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Port Vell, is a waterfront harbor in Barcelona, Spain, and a beautiful vacation sight. The name itself means "Old Harbour". The harbor is relatively new and was built during the urban renewal program before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. It is now transformed into a yacht basin and entertainment center, giving access of the city to the sea. The coastal road was moved underground a now there is a pedestrian walkway in its place. When on the walk way you will see the swing bridge that allows ships into and out of the harbor.

Port Vell is now a highlight of the city and attracts many tourists with its Maremagum. The Maremagum has a small mall with shops, multiplex cinema, bars, restaurants, and IMAX. The IMAX has three projection systems even one with 3D IMAX for which the viewers use 3D glasses.

A very interesting aquarium is also at Port Vell. It is the largest in Europe and contains 8,000 fish and 11 sharks in 22 basins. The aquarium holds 1.5 million gallons of sea water. Port Vell is also home to the Museum of History of Catalunya.

There a multitude of hotels available for you near the harbor and many fine restaurants to enjoy both at Port Vell and in the city. Just a short stroll from Port Vell is the Christopher Columbus monument and Rambla, one of the most famous streets in Barcelona.

Visiting Port Vell is a relaxing and enjoyable experience for everyone to enjoy.

Port Vell address and hours

Port Vell
Olympic Port
Barcelona
Spain

Opens early and stays open very late Monday through Sunday.

Photo by lluisribes on flickr

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Posted: 05 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Buckingham Palace Gardens are at their best during the summer months so it is great that they are open to the public during August and September. The gardens filling the rear of Buckingham Palace are enchanting and there are many beautiful and exotic plants and bushes. There are many rare flowers that bloom in these months and it is well worth taking time over your visit, so that you will have the opportunity to see them. A particularly interesting feature of the visit is a mulberry tree which is many hundreds of years old and the sight of this will really take you back in time, to think of the many generations that have enjoyed these gardens.

There is also a beautiful, scenic lake. A main feature of the gardens, this has a flock of flamingos living on and around it. These delicately coloured birds really bring the scene to life with their graceful movements. These are not the only birds. The peace and tranquillity of the gardens makes it attract more than thirty interesting species.