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A Tourist’s Guide to Barcelona

Travelling to Barcelona, whether for a vacation or a honeymoon, is one of the best destinations you can visit in the whole of Europe. To enable you to get the most out of your trip, without compromising your plans, you might want to read the details below in order to find out more about the capital of Catalonia.

Best Time to Travel

Even though Barcelona is a European destination that is available to tourists all year round, there are certain times of the year to consider travelling depending on your preference. If you are thinking of enjoying the colder seasons while having most places to yourself, then going there between January and March is the best time. The summer season, between July and August, is great in Barcelona but it is also the time when tourists, travelers, and vacationers are at their peak. However, if you need to travel thinking of your pocket and you want to enjoy everything Barcelona has to offer, then going between September to mid-November is ideal.

Amazing Attractions to See

One thing that has made Barcelona a great place to visit is the art of nature and man combined in such splendor and wonder. The most impressive of which is the Guell Park, which was inspired and created by the outstanding artist, Antoni Gaudi. It overlooks the city of Barcelona while displaying huge creations of mosaic stones and dragons. Other locations to visit are the Picasso museum, which displays the famous analytic cubism and contemporary masterpieces, and the Montjuic Park that provides the feeling of unity with nature because of its lush trees and mountainous views.

Exquisite and Delicious Restaurants

If you are looking for the best gastronomical experience that Barcelona has to offer, you will want to check out Cal Pep. The freshest of seafood, the most courteous of staff, the fastest service, and the tastiest wines can be seen in this one famous spot. Just make sure you book your reservations early on. Otherwise, you might find yourself eating somewhere else. Nevertheless, if it does happen, then you can go to Alkamia to taste new Catalan cuisines, such as the astonishing “Dentro de Mar” and “Seabass with ink of cuttlefish and coconut milk”.

Going Places in Barcelona

When in Barcelona, you are going to want to travel around and there are numerous options available to you. The subway is one option, although this is always busy and can be stressful at times. If time is not a problem for you, bus tours are another option, as is hiring a bike. In order to experience the city at your own rate, without any of the hassles that public transport can bring you may want to look into car hire in Barcelona. There are a number of companies who offer car hire and these can be compared and booked before you even leave home.