Staying at any of the wonderful Barcelona luxury hotels can be a pleasant experience year-round, as the city is lucky to have fairly mild and comfortable weather. This makes for the ideal environment for many outdoor pursuits – whether it is a stroll in a garden courtyard, a hike through a nearby hilly park, or simply sipping espresso at an outdoor café. Anyone visiting the city cannot help but be tempted outside to explore its artworks and sculptures or take in the fantastic views seaside. There are myriad activities for those who love a thrill, and plenty of milder options as well that allow travellers to simply soak up the sun.

A walk through Poble Espanyol

The city is world famous for its architecture, including many works by the eccentric genius, Antonio Gaudi. But if you’ve marvelled at the design of even the Barcelona luxury hotels, you should explore further and head to the city’s architecture museum. This outdoor Spanish village will give you a taste of many kinds of architectural styling that span centuries and have evolved over time. More than 100 different style can be seen, and there are many modern artisans as well, blowing glass or woodworking for tourists to take a peek.

Relaxing in Turo Park

The bustling Las Ramblas has thousands of people traversing it every minute of every day, and sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. Nature lovers looking to escape for a few hours should head out to beautiful Turo Park. Many species of trees and flowers remain in peace here, even as other areas of the city are being cleared of the flora to make way for buildings. Locals favour this lovely park, as it does not have the typical tourist draws of sculptures and Gaudi design. Instead, it’s ideal for a quiet hour or two of people watching in the shade of the massive, ancient trees.

Open-air marketplaces

Art and design are the mainstays of this iconic city, and it has been the inspiration for many an aspiring creative. The excellent weather supports a culture of outdoor markets full of beautiful handmade wares. Said to have the densest population per capita of markets in Europe, this is a playground for the curious foodie and avid shopper. Visit La Boquiera, starting at the Rambla de les Flores to pick up some fresh items such as spiced nuts, herbs, truffles and much more to please the palate. Weird and wonderful oddities can be marvelled at the Mercat Fira de Bellcaire, which pops up every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Placa de les Glories. Since the 14th century this flea market has been going strong, offering everything from intricate paintings to leather goods.