Gothic architecture, cobbled streets, quiet mazes that open with a pleasant surprise into small squares and shopping malls, discos, parks, and museums. As with every historic city there is an old quarter and a new part of the town. Old Barcelona is a beautiful getaway with its museums and romantic feel. The streets invite you to take a stroll and there are charming spots such as Ramon Berenguer Square, Angel Square, Sots-Tinent Navarro Street, and Traginers Square that are waiting to be explored.
While in Barcelona, do make it a point to visit Girona, which is on the outskirts of the city and is famous for its coastline in the Costa Brava region and its mountains. It is a rugged country and a great favorite for day-trippers in Barcelona.
The Catalonian spirit manifests itself as much in Montserrat, which lies 30 miles from Barcelona, as it does in Barcelona. The city has inspired scores of artists who have based their creations on this “sawed mountain†which is accessible by a funicular that takes you straight to the top.
Sitges in Barcelona beckons everybody with its avant garde art boutiques, long sandy beaches, and several discos. The place has evolved from a sleepy fishing village to a hotspot that thrives to a very vibrant beat. The carnival here is famous and the large number of cafes and eating places in this area will quench your appetite for variety in food and they surely won’t break your wallet.
Traveling in Barcelona is hassle-free and a joy because of the efficient system of subways, buses and cabs. The weather in Barcelona is usually sunny and clear. In fact, Barcelona has perhaps the best weather of all the cities in Europe for all year-round travel; the average winter temperature is 10 degree Celsius and the average summer temperature is 25 degree Celsius. Barcelona is well-connected to other cities in Europe by a network of private buses as well as by trains and various low-cost airlines.