City Break in Barcelona
Holidays in Barcelona
The feisty, stylish and lively city of Barcelona is gifted with great fashion and architecture. Here you will find great restaurants and an amazing nightlife from trendy bars to traditional taverns and big clubs. Those looking for fashion will not be disappointed with a range of designer boutiques and independent labels.
The city is renowned for its architecture with many of its famous buildings having been designed by Antoni Gaudi. Included in these is his great unfinished masterpiece Sagrada Familía which was designed in the Art Nouveau style. Barcelona is also a great place to come to discover fine art and great food. Come and enjoy the style and flair of this wonderful Catalan city.
About Barcelona
Barcelona sits in between the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada and is the capital of Catalan. This is the second largest city in Spain and sits on the Mediterranean coast and has a population of just over 1.5 million. Barcelona has it all from a great beach to glamorous shops and trendy restaurants.
This is a distinctive city with amazing architecture and some great museums. Come and discover the delights of Gaudi and Picasso, or get to know the works of Salvador Dali. Go for a walk through the old streets of the Gothic quarter or go shopping in the designer shops around the Passeig de Gracia. Come and enjoy the delights of Spanish food from Catalan dishes like spicy Butifarra sausages served with beans and the thick stew Escudella to classics like Paella.
Barcelona Attractions
Barcelona has a lot to offer visitors from architecture and museums to shopping and nightlife. Find real Spanish fashions in the Bulevard Rosa or enjoy drinks and a bite to eat in the romantic settings of La Ribiera. For some excitement watch Barcelona play a game of football in La Liga. Take time to just wander between the streets and cafes and tapas bars and you will enjoy your time in Spain.
Barcelona Weather
The best time of year to visit Barcelona is between May and July when the weather is at its best. August is an extremely hot month, while September has nice weather but is one of the most expensive times to visit. During the winter months the temperatures average 12 degrees and there is often a lot of sunshine.
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