Winter in Barcelona
Winter in Barcelona is a great time to stroll around this beautiful city just taking in the sights.
Less hectic than in the summer, with pleasant temperatures, winter is an ideal time to visit.
It might be winter, but it feels like a Scandinavian summer.
Even in February the weather can be glorious during the day, especially when the sun shines.
This time it was 17 C and warm enough to just wear a T-shirt.
However, there’s a chill in the air in the evenings where the temperature can fall to between 5 – 9 C.
So if you are off to a football match or heading out at night, it’s best to be prepared by taking a warm jacket with you.
Popular markets in Barcelona
No visit to Barcelona is complete without visiting a local market.
The sights, sounds and aromas will have your mouth watering in no time.
The fresh produce is artistically displayed and, if you are anything like me, you won’t be able to resist picking up some culinary treasures to try out at home.
Most well known, Mercado de La Boqueria on Las Ramblas.
The oldest one is Mercat de la Concepció.
Tapas and Cocktails
Walking back from Sagrada Familia to Placa de Catalunya, after 20 minutes I stumbled upon the drink and tapas bar, Bonavida.
A popular bar, it serves great food, beautiful artistic cocktails, and the service was good too.
Homepage: bonavidabcn.com
Plaza Catalunya
Just 5-minutes walk from Bonavida Tapas and Cocktails, I arrived at Placa de Catalunya.
It is a big and bustling square at the top end of Las Ramblas, the central boulevard stretching 1.2 km through the city centre.
Barcelona’s most famous street is very lively and a shopper’s paradise.
You’ll also find tourist information, Airport buses, Metro stops and trains.
And at the other end of Las Ramblas is the Hard Rock Cafe.
Barcelona Hop-On, Hop-Off
Barcelona is not a small city so walking around all day can really tire out the legs.
A great way to conserve your energy is to jump on a Hop-on-Hop-off bus.
It stops at all the main sights – La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Cathedral), Park Guell, Plaza Catalunya – to name just a few.
With a flexible schedule and over 30 stops, it’s a fabulous way to take in all that Barcelona has to offer.
Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is maybe the most popular and well-known sight in Barcelona.
One of Gaudi’s many masterpieces, this Roman Catholic church is a work in progress.
Building commenced in 1882, and is expected to be completed in 2026.
This extraordinary architectural work is a must-see.
Parc Guell
Parc Guell is well worth a stop. Time flies when you’re here looking at all the beautiful art, buildings and a lovely view over Barcelona.
Every corner you turn there is something new to see and experience.
Camp Nou
On Saturday, I went to Camp Nou to watch FC Barcelona, one of the world’s best football (soccer) teams, in action.
One of Europe’s largest, the stadium can seat around 100,000 spectators.
Watching the game was a highlight of my day.
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