Among all European destinations that are worth visiting, Barcelona in Spain happens to be one pristine city that is full of natural scenery and ancient culture and architecture that welcomes you with open heart all round the year, especially during winters. This is because temperatures in the city rarely go below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and normally thy stay in low 60’s to keep you warm and cozy during a winter break you can take here. However, it is not just warm and sunny weather but there are many more compelling reasons to visit Barcelona during winters, and this article will tell you about some of these.
Barcelona is known for its excellent beaches but if you stayed at these beaches last time, do plan to visit all the museums, parks, restaurant and ancient buildings and architecture this time during winters as the weather is just right to indulge in a site seeing walk around the city. As far as accommodation is concerned, get yourself an apartments in Barcelona just like you enjoyed your stint in apartment Rome. This is not to belittle hotels that are really comfortable in the city. However, to get to know bout the place and its culture, apartments provide an opportunity to get close to the locals which is simply not possible with hotel rooms. Apartments are also cheaper than hotel rooms as you must have discovered during your stay in Vienna apartments.
Move away from the beaches and concentrate on the real Barcelona
Barcelona has got hot summers and winters that are mild to say the least. Yes, the city does boast of some stunning beaches but there is much more the city has to offer to the tourists than just beautiful beaches. The real Barcelona sits behind the beaches at the foothills of Mountain Montjuic.
Less tourists mean you are relaxed and comfortable
Surprisingly, there is less pressure of tourists in Barcelona during winters and this is really the time to enjoy the Spanish cuisine in the restaurants, take a walking tour of the city and take part in the fairs and festivals organized around this time in Barcelona. The good part of visiting Barcelona in winters is that you can see and do everything that you can in summers, perhaps at a slower and more enjoyable pace as Barcelona is more laid back and relaxing during winters. You can bike around or walk leisurely with feeling too sweaty or tired.
Avail discounts and offers
For shoppers also, winter is the best time to be in Barcelona as most shops and shopping malls offer great discounts because of a slow market. There are many shopping complexes apart from Las Ramblas to satiate one’s hunger for boutiques and their antiques.
Take part in Barcelona’s famous nightlife
No visit to Barcelona is complete without a mention of its hectic and vibrant night life and this is one aspect of socializing here that goes on without a hiccup even during winters. You can take part in nightlife without having to brave the winters like in Amsterdam and Paris.