Plans unveiled for "world's first zero gravity spa" in Barcelona space hotel

The bustling Spanish city of Barcelona attracts thousands of tourists each year and is renowned for its world heritage sites which include several masterpieces by the 19th century Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. In stark contrast to the city’s various attractions steeped in history, art and culture, Barcelona could host Europe’s first man-made island and "space hotel." Barcelona Island would feature a 984 ft high hotel which promises “the world's first zero-gravity spa” – whatever that means.

US-based company Mobilona is currently on a mission to construct so-called space hotels around the world and has confirmed plans for a €1.5 billion (US$1.9 billion) initial investment for the development of Barcelona Island.

Europe’s first man-made island and "space hotel" is to include "the world's first zero-gravity spa"

Tourists can experience "weightlessness" in a vertical wind tunnel

The artificial island would feature a 984 ft (300 m) high Space Hotel which promises to include "the world's first zero-gravity spa"

Barcelona Island's luxurious penthouse

The hotel will feature 2,000 suites, equipped with transparent glass displays, supposedly providing guests with "views" of different galaxies across the universe

Visitors would be able to reach the futuristic tourist attraction via a pedestrian walkway stretching across the sea from the mainland

The island designs features a marina and shopping plaza

Barcelona Island sketches by architect Erik Morvan

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