Those considering buying Spanish property could be interested to learn of the sights and attractions which could attract them to invest in a home near the city of Barcelona.

Writing for the Independent, Simon Calder said that whether Spanish property visitors are seeking beaches to lie on, good food or a wide range of shops to splash the cash in, Spain’s "glorious" second city has it all.

As well as offering tourists a range of activities and places to visit, Barcelona is also easy to reach, he said, with the airport just 12 kilometres away from the city and serviced by carriers including British Airways.

Those who plan to invest in Spanish property in the area could also want to know that from the airport, there is the A1 Aerobus, which runs every ten minutes and costs €5 (£4.60).

While in Barcelona, Spanish property owners could check out Gaudi’s unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral, which is a popular tourist attraction.

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