Our Conference Location: Barcelona, Spain
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Barcelona Spain is a beautiful location to visit any time of year. In May, the weather is absolutely perfect for sightseeing, not to mention the incredible sunsets.
The city of Barcelona is in the Catalonia region of Spain which is known for some of the finest foods and wines in Europe, as well as some of the most spectacular art and architecture.
With 24 Michelin rated restaurants and counting, there is no shortage of amazing dining options.
Click on the link below to find out more about Barcelona and our Destination Continuing Education.
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Our Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
This wonderful hotel is located in the center of the pedestrian area of Barcelona, just a few blocks away from Las Ramblas. The hotel sits across the square from the Cathedral of Barcelona, and its roof top spa, pool and bar offer commanding views of the cathedral especially at night!
Please contact the hotel directly to book your accommodations by emailing the hotel staff at comercial@hotelcolon.es Please provide your full name in your email. A credit card number will also be required to secure the reservation.
Meeting Dates: May 19-21 2026
Conference Host Hotel: Lamaro Hotel Colon
Things To Do and See In The Area
12 hours of COPE accredited CE will be provided during our time in Barcelona.
Our meeting starts with a welcome reception on May 19 and continuing education will begin at 6:30 am and will conclude at 12:30 pm on May 20 and May 21, 2026.
This will leave afternoons open for exploring the area with family and friends. Consider extending your stay or booking a historical, cultural or art tour to add to the enjoyment of your stay.
Additional details can be found at the bottom of this page or by clicking the link below.
Things To Do and See In The Area
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Things To Do and See In The Area
At the core of the city lies the Gothic Quarter. Located between the Ramblas, a series of connected boulevards, going southeastward to the sea, and the Via Laietana, it is a close-packed maze of narrow streets punctuated by magnificent medieval buildings. The cathedral, episcopal palace, and churches bear witness to Barcelona’s importance as a religious centre. The government buildings—such as the Palace of the Generalitat a 14th–15th-century building with Baroque and Neoclassical facades, and the Royal Palace—attest to the city’s importance as an administrative capital.
Check out the link below for additional information about Barcelona.
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Contact Denise Marinucci-Nicholson for help with TRAVEL for this location. As an expert European Travel Advisor, Denise can help you with planning a complete custom itinerary for before, during and after your stay. Denise has been assisting guests with travel for a decade and is the owner of Antilia Travel, LLC. She is only able to accept a limited number of requests per meeting, so please be sure to reach out EARLY.
Click below to fill out a request form for custom travel through Denise Marinucci-Nicholson of Antilia Travel, LLC.
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More About...Barcelona!
Cathedrals, Tapas, Meditteranean Ambiance. Barcelona is a most cosmopolitan of cities! Madrid may be the capital, but Barcelona does not play second fiddle when it comes to food, wine, weather, and art! This Catelonia region of Spain is known for some of the finest foods and wines in Europe, as well as some of the most spectacular art and architecture.
While there are several versions of "tapas" in Spain, those of the Barcelona regions have been deemed to be the best. The local seafood is fantastic as are the wines. For the carnivores among us, the local meats are also quite special, with the jamon iberico and the jamon serrano topping the list. Top off these meals with the best reds and whites in western Europe, and you've got a perfect combination for fine dining at these dazzling bougainvillea-draped restaurants.
More information about optional excursions can be found by visiting our partner, Viator here:
More About...The Host Hotel
Lamaro Hotel Colon is located in the heart of Barcelona. This wonderful hotel is located in the center of the pedestrian area of Barcelona, a few blocks away from Las Ramblas. The hotel sits across the square from the Cathedral of Barcelona, and its roof top spa, pool and bar offer commanding views of the cathedral, especially at night.
From the hotel, you are 15 minutes by foot to some of the most unique areas of the Gothic Quarter! A quick cab ride away is the Sagrada Familia, the amazing basilica designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. While the exterior is quite unique, the interior, especially on a sun filled day, with light permeating the stained glass, is something that must be seen. Gaudi's influence is all over the city...unique, interesting, complex...all words that come to mind when describing Gaudi's work.
Be sure to reference our group in all correspondence with Lamaro Hotel Colon. Reservations requests can be sent to comercial@hotelcolon.es
Click on the link below to visit the Lamaro Hotel Colon website for more details about out Host Hotel.
More About...The Conference
⭐A welcome reception will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the evening of May 19, 2026. This reception is open to you and your guests. Continuing education will begin on May 20 at 6:30 am and will be completed by 12:30 pm. CE will begin again the following morning, May 21 at 6:30 am and again finish at 12:30 pm, leaving you both days to enjoy the magic of Barcelona.
All of our CME is COPE accredited, co-sponsored by the Illinois College of Optometry and approved for Florida re-licensure by CE Broker.
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