Four ways to make the most of winter in Barcelona
Barcelona doesn’t lose any of its charm in the winter months, on the contrary, whilst any season is a good time to explore the city, its cultural, gastronomic and tourist potential only increases as winter rolls into Barcelona.
Visit the best museums in Barcelona in winter
Art and culture are always a safe bet for seeing what Barcelona has to offer when visiting the city. In the winter months, you’ll find a multitude of great museums that beat all your expectations.
We recommend planning a route taking in all the best museums in Barcelona so you can see the culture the city has to offer for yourself.
Enjoy a hot chocolate in Barcelona
During the winter season, you definitely need to something to warm you up. And there’s no better way to spend a cold winter afternoon in the city than sipping on a hot chocolate as you recharge your batteries in one of Barcelona’s most popular chocolaterías.
Escribà, Granja 1872 and La Nena are a few of our favourites where you can satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings. Besides hot chocolates, they all serve up a range of sweet treats, cakes and churros for the perfect pit-stop in the city.
Sample a typical Catalan dish
Barcelona is a city that offers an extensive range of culinary delicacies where Catalan gastronomy will delight and surprise you. One of the star dishes you have to try on any winter’s day in Barcelona is escudella, a stew that will give you all the energy you need to keep the cold at bay. The main ingredients are usually beef, chicken, poultry, ham, chickpeas, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and leek. Go ahead and try it!
Hit Barcelona’s best shopping streets
The Gothic Quarter, Eixample and Ribera make up all the main shopping districts in Barcelona, the beating commercial heart of the city where you can enjoy a full day of retail therapy. You’ll be able to enjoy all kinds of shops, from the biggest international brands to boutique stores with unique styles.
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