Barcelona – Bang for Your Holiday Buck

While Barcelona is not Spain’s capital, it does offer the holiday maker a plethora of reasons to make this vibrant city their city of choice for a never-to-be forgotten holiday. Here are five quick reasons we recommend Barcelona for your next holiday let.

Barcelona boasts beaches of sand stretching as far as you can see. How blissful is a relaxing day on the beach when you have grown weary of sightseeing and sampling tapas. Even in the harbor area close to city center there are popular beaches waiting to be explored. By the way, did you know that it is easy and natural to strike up a conversation with the local Barcelonans on the beach? Be brave and try out our limited Spanish!

Speaking of tapas, many visitors put this popular food at the top of their favorites list; it’s something between an open-faced sandwich with intriguing toppings and an appetizer. Don’t miss paella, that other Spanish specialty Barcelonans love, especially the seafood variety.

Holidays are made or broken by the weather, and Barcelona boasts a lot of sunny weather, more reliable than cities further north. Check the details of Barcelona’s seasons to be sure you are planning a visit during the fair weather season.

Many visitors enjoy FC Barcelona, a top worldwide football team. Players such as Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and Messi make the matches thrilling. You are advised to get your tickets in advance!

Not the least draw to Barcelona is the vast selection of cultural attractions at home in this venerable city. The museums, monuments and galleries will keep your camera clicking. Not to be missed is the Gaudi church, the Sigrid Familial, over a century in the building and over 80 years to completion! Remember, after marveling at all of Barcelona’s culture, you can hit the beach when you’re tired feet yearn to dig in the sand.