Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain after Madrid. About five million people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast.
Climate
The weather in October and November is still pleasant but starting to get a little cooler. From November to February the temperatures are cooler, averaging around 12°C or 53F. It doesn't tend to rain a lot here in Winter so even though it may be cooler, often times you'll have some sunny days too. But do be prepared for some overcast and rainy days.
The highest temperature recorded in the city centre was 39.9 °C (103.8 °F) on 27 August 2010. The coldest temperature recorded was −6.7 °C (19.9 °F) on 11 February 1956 and −5 °C (23 °F) on 12 January 1985.
Shopping
Barcelona is amongst Europe's top cities for fashion and you can find most of the mainstream stores.
The Portal de l'Ànge-just off Placa de Catalunya, is lined with an endless array of shops selling the most exclusive brands of clothing and accessories.
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol- is usually filled with street musicians, fortune-tellers and painters. This area is full of designer boutiques and handicraft shops that will definitely tempt you into buying.
Nightlife
There are all kinds of bars in Barcelona. Some have a small dance floor, some a small restaurant, and some have live music. Barcelona Bars are usually open until 2 to 3am, although late licensed bars that stay open until the metro starts running again at 5am can also be found.
Hotel
Hotel Barcelona Hotel Colonial Barcelona Central and comfortable hotel in the Gothic District of Barcelona. This hotel has an excellent location, next to the Ramblas, the Catalonia Square and the sea walk. Built 2009, it provides 82 elegant guestrooms, equipped with the maximum comfort in order to guarantee a nice stay to its guests.
Hotel Amrey Sant Pau This hotel was opened in 1999 next to the Hospital de Sant Pau and just a short distance from the Sagrada Familia. two of the city´s important modernistes jewels.
Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain after Madrid. About five million people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast.
Climate
The weather in October and November is still pleasant but starting to get a little cooler. From November to February the temperatures are cooler, averaging around 12°C or 53F. It doesn't tend to rain a lot here in Winter so even though it may be cooler, often times you'll have some sunny days too. But do be prepared for some overcast and rainy days.
The highest temperature recorded in the city centre was 39.9 °C (103.8 °F) on 27 August 2010. The coldest temperature recorded was −6.7 °C (19.9 °F) on 11 February 1956 and −5 °C (23 °F) on 12 January 1985.
Shopping
Barcelona is amongst Europe's top cities for fashion and you can find most of the mainstream stores.
The Portal de l'Ànge-just off Placa de Catalunya, is lined with an endless array of shops selling the most exclusive brands of clothing and accessories.
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol- is usually filled with street musicians, fortune-tellers and painters. This area is full of designer boutiques and handicraft shops that will definitely tempt you into buying.
Nightlife
There are all kinds of bars in Barcelona. Some have a small dance floor, some a small restaurant, and some have live music. Barcelona Bars are usually open until 2 to 3am, although late licensed bars that stay open until the metro starts running again at 5am can also be found.
Hotel
Hotel Barcelona Hotel Colonial Barcelona Central and comfortable hotel in the Gothic District of Barcelona. This hotel has an excellent location, next to the Ramblas, the Catalonia Square and the sea walk. Built 2009, it provides 82 elegant guestrooms, equipped with the maximum comfort in order to guarantee a nice stay to its guests.
Hotel Amrey Sant Pau This hotel was opened in 1999 next to the Hospital de Sant Pau and just a short distance from the Sagrada Familia. two of the city´s important modernistes jewels.