Currently Spain is the football capital of the world, which attracts football lovers from across the globe. Having won both the European Football Championship and the coveted World Cup, Spain also boasts two of the most successful football clubs in the world. Barcelona is currently playing the best football in the world and pundits are claiming that their forward Lionel Messi is the best ever. If you’re a football fan, combining a football tour of the country with late holiday deals to Costa Dorada holiday resorts makes perfect sense.
Having a seating capacity of almost 100, 000, Barcelona’s Camp Nou is the biggest all-seated stadium in Europe. If you buy tickets for the Camp Nou Experience, you get to see the famous places such as the press area and the president’s box. There’s also a chance to walk through the player’s tunnel onto the pitch and tour the team’s modern museum that includes their impressive trophy collection, club memorabilia and interactive video displays. Football enthusiasts booking last-minute Costa Dorada holidays can take advantage of the golden coast’s fine beaches just an hour-and-a-half by road from Camp Nou.
Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid’s stadium is one of the most iconic in Europe. Constructed over 50 years ago by the celebrated Spanish architect, Jose Castell, it is located right in the middle of the vibrant capital city. On match days up to 80,000 supporters stream through its gates to see the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo work their magic on the field. It’s possible to buy an all-access ticket which allows you to have a tour of the stadium, view the locker rooms and walk through the tunnel to get a prodigious view of the arena. If you fancy buying tickets for this unique experience, they can either be bought from the stadium or from the official Real Madrid website.
To really experience something magical, why not book your holidays to coincide with the time that Barcelona and Real Madrid at home in the Championship League and the Spanish League?.