Visit Barcelona for an Unconventional City Break
(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 11/09/12 -- For those looking to escape the UK this year and soak up some winter sun, Barcelona is the ideal destination, offering the perfect mix of sandy beaches and culture. Situated close to the Mediterranean Sea, the Catalonian capital is a tourist hotspot during summer, becoming slightly more quiet and relaxed during the autumn and winter months - an ideal time to visit.
The winter months will play host to a variety of exciting festivals this year, including the Fira de Santa Llucia (2nd-23rd December), a traditional Christmas fair held in the Placa de la Seu and Avenida de la Catedral that encompasses over 300 market stalls. These stalls are brimming with artisan festive goods and gifts, including hand-crafted decorations, nativity scenes and souvenirs.
Aside from winter festivals, Barcelona also boasts a number of unusual year-round attractions to tempt visitors. For an unconventional day out, visitors should stop by the , a museum of funeral vehicles, including hearses and carriages dating from the 18th century to the mid-20th century - all manned by waxy mannequins. A great place to visit around Halloween!
Alternatively, if horticulture is your passion, take the time to visit Poblenou Park, an oasis of green in the former industrial district of Poblenou. The park was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, and its raison d'etre is to provide sun in the winter and refreshing shade in summer. It was only recently opened in 2008, so the vegetation - which is very Mediterranean, packed with luscious bougainvilleas - will grow over time to create a green, shady haven.
The park also has a number of other green credentials: it's sustainable and environmentally friendly, with its own watering system that makes use of willow trees, whose leaves soak up the surface water. A must-visit for eco-lovers, this park is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
If you're planning a sunny getaway this winter, are currently offering fantastic value deals, with flights from Manchester, Birmingham or London Gatwick to Barcelona available from as little as GBP 34 per person. Browse the range of online, and take advantage of affordable package deals starting from just GBP 164 per person.
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