Barcelona is a fascinating city. Located between mountains and Spain's north-eastern Mediterranean coast, it is the capital of Catalonia. If you want a change of scene but have used most of your annual leave, take a look at our low cost Barcelona city breaks. There is so much to see and do in this lively city that whatever your interests, there'll be a holiday to suit. With churches, museums and concert halls, shops and markets, parks and gardens, harbours and sandy beaches, a cheap Barcelona break really does have something for everyone.
Barcelona has a good public transport service, including a metro system, providing ease of travel between the various districts. The old town, Ciutat Vella, is closest to the sea. It is here that you'll find La Rambla, the Barcelona Cathedral and and Government Hall. It is a lively area, especially at night with bars, restaurants and shops overflowing with visitors. You'll also find the Boquera market, the oldest of its kind in Europe.
The Eixample district is not to be missed. Even if you have little interest in architecture you can't fail to be impressed by the art nouveau buildings. The combination of gothic and art nouveau style of Gaudi's bascilica Sagrada Familia is an incredible sight and is the jewel in Barcelona's crown.
If you want to take a rest from the streets and boulivards, visit the Parc de la Cuitadella with its fantastic waterfall or the Parc Guell where you can see more of Gaudi's creations.
Cheap Barcelona city breaks can be taken at any time of year. Some visitors may find the high summer temperatures a little oppressive and prefer the pleasant temperatures of spring and autumn. The winters here are mild. If you do visit in the summer, you can always take a cooling dip in the sea.
Barcelona has a range of accommodation to suit most budgets and there are last minute bargains to be found. Its vast number of restaurants cater for even the most pernickety of palates and local wines are inexpensive. Nightlife can be as romantic or exuberant, as cultured or as low-brow as you wish as there are venues to suit all moods and tastes. Barcelona is a shopper's paradise with every type of shop and market. The craft shops in the old quarter are particularly appealing.
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