As it starts to get cooler in the UK, and the nights are drawing in, perhaps now is the ideal time of year to head to Barcelona, to catch a bit of late summer Mediterranean sun. Barcelona is a top European destination, for those who like warmth, culture and lots of places to go for a good night out.
Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia, which has its own language and culture, and is famous for Catalan art and architecture. In Barcelona you can see some of the finest works of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, including his famous Art Nouveau Church of the Sagrada Familia, and the wonderful Park Guell. The city also has an impressive Gothic Quarter, with buildings dating back to medieval times.
In the evenings people head for the fine tree-lined boulevard that runs through the city centre, known as Las Ramblas, which is lined with cafes, wine bars, cocktail bars, pubs and clubs, where you can enjoy all kinds of music from hip-hop to jazz.
Barcelona has a wide variety of restaurants, and you can try typical Catalan meals, which make good use of tomato, garlic, aubergine, and the abundant local seafood.
Barcelona has some great museums where you can see fine examples of Catalan art, including the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.
Close to Barcelona there are good beaches, covering a total of four kilometres, making it an ideal location to combine a cultural city break with a relaxing beach holiday.
With its art, architecture, beaches and nightlife, it’s not surprising that Barcelona has become very much the ideal holiday destination.
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