3 Essential Plans for the November Bank Holiday Weekend in Barcelona
Enjoying the November bank holiday weekend in Barcelona is the perfect excuse for a Spanish getaway. Barcelona is known the world over for offering visitors a wide range of cultural and culinary options to suit all tastes and budgets. So if you’re thinking about what to see and do in the city, here are 3 essential plans for the November bank holiday weekend in Barcelona.
1. La Castañada de Barcelona heralds autumn in the city
It’s one of the most traditional and deeply-rooted festivals in the whole of Barcelona: la Castañada, the Spanish word for chestnut, is a timely celebration of this famous autumnal favourite.
The city’s neighbourhoods all come together around enormous pans to slowly roast chestnuts until their shells gently peel away. The perfect way to spend a chilly autumnal afternoon! You can sample a wide range of delicious roasted chestnuts all throughout autumn from stalls scattered across the city.
2. Celebrate Halloween during the November bank holiday weekend in Barcelona
This big brash American holiday has gradually made its way across the Atlantic in recent years and is now a firm favourite in Barcelona. It’s especially good fun for the little ones – and the not so little ones – to dress up on Halloween and enjoy all the local treats and sweets to really make the most of this time of year.
It’s not at all unusual to find restaurants, bars and clubs throughout the city arranging theme nights and parties to mark the occasion. You’ll also have no trouble spotting some of the most terrifically terrifying decorations, with pumpkins and spiderwebs galore. A unique holiday that’s always good fun.
3. Take a tour through the city’s streets during the November bank holiday weekend in Barcelona
No trip to Barcelona would be complete without a little exploring. Taking a relaxing wander through the streets of Barcelona, enjoying all the city’s landmarks, palaces, squares and unique architecture is one of our most popular activities for visitors.
From Playa de la Barceloneta beach to Parc Güell, enjoy a stroll through the city’s streets and avenues and we guarantee you’ll fall in love with our wonderful city.
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