An Overview Of Barcelona, Catalonia!

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Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid.

Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic and cultural centers, and its influences in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities will be memorable for you and your family .

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.

Barcelona is a child-friendly place and there is a lot that kids will enjoy. For a start there's the Zoo in Parc Ciutadella, the zoo is large and will provide a days easy entertainment for kids and adults. Or there is the aquarium which is the largest in Europe and ...
... is always fun.

Climate
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers.Its average annual temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) during the day and 11 °C (52 °F) at night. Average annual temperature of sea is about 18 °C (64 °F). In the coldest month – January, typically the temperature ranges from 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) during the day, 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) at night and the average sea temperature is 13 °C (55 °F).In the warmest month – August, the typically temperature ranges from 25 to 31 °C (77 to 88 °F) during the day, about 20 °C (68 °F) at night and the average sea temperature is 25 °C (77 °F).Generally – "summer's" / "holiday" season lasts about six months, from May to October.

Nightlife and Entertainment
Barcelona's real party begins at midnight. Do like the Barcelonese -- take an evening paseo (stroll) in the Ciutat Vella, leading to an intimate bodega in Barrí Gótic and Plaça Real's jazz clubs and tapas bars. In trendier El Born DJs spin everything from techno to tango.

Summer means cocktails and people-watching on Gràcia's squares and fiestas at Villa Olímpica's beach bars. Dress up for concerts at the Palau de la Música Catalana and opera at Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Barcelona has a very good nightlife, simply because there are lots of foreigners, students, and tourists. You can find every kind of night club you are looking for, from jazz to tourist techno trash. Here are a few suggestions about some areas to visit.

Barri Gòtic & Las Ramblas
The combination of the central location, the atmosphere of Medieval Spain and the many tourists and newcomers make this an ideal area to start with. There are a lot of clubs, bars and pubs in the gothic area.

Maremagnum
This waterfront shopping center is Barcelona's biggest mall - half shops - half clubs. By day it makes for a nice stroll with friends or family over the narrow wooden walkway from the end of the Rambla. By night the many clubs, pubs and bars take over.

Shopping
Barcelona is an extremely practical city to make shopping; all is concentrated there in the center and the historical city. The Women fashion is particularly well represented, by the famous brands which all have a store in Barcelona, but also with the young creators increasingly present. The man will find what easily full its travel ‘bags, the gourmets as well.

Bulevard Rosa - Pg de Gracia 55, Metro Passeig de Gracia and also at Avda Diagonal 609-615, Barcelona, Spain
This was Barcelona's first shopping mall and is home to around 100 different shops which specialise in designer clothes.

Open: Monday to Saturday - 10:30 to 20:30
Centre Commercial Barcelona Glories - Pl de les Glories Catalanes 1, Metro Glories, Barcelona; SpainThis large shopping centre includes national high-street chains, bars, restaurants and also a cinema complex.
Open: 09:30 to 22:00

Oni is an articles writer whose major area of focus is travel where she shares lots of travel information. In this article she is now sharing her experience about Barcelona the famous destination for break. If you want to Enjoy Luxury Weekend Breaks in Barcelona. Please visit www.mybarcelona.net.