## Endless building of the Sagrada Familia

The amazing temple of author Antoni Gaudí has been built for more than 100 years and is not expected to be completed in the next twenty years. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit this controversial modernist work every year. It attracts original design and a combination of depictions of the lives of saints and amazing geometric shapes. It was assumed that the tabernacle would be completed on the centenary of Gaudí's death, in 2026, but this does not seem to be the case.

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## Barcelona beaches

When the weary sun sets the sidewalks in central Barcelona and the thermometer's mercury climbs beyond the limit, it's definitely time to head to the local beach. The main beach is called Barceloneta and offers all the services you need for a good rest and escape from the hot center. Renowned restaurants and bars, chilled beer and sangria, massages right on the beach, seasonal merchants, you will find it all here and thanks to the warm Spanish nature you will be happy to use. Athletes can count on built beach volleyball courts, surf rentals, running trails and public outdoor gyms.

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## Stadium Camp Nou

Experiencing the atmosphere in a hundred thousand cauldron at the Camp Nou stadium is an unforgettable experience. It is the home stadium of one of the world's most famous clubs and is also the largest stadium in Europe. It is also open to the public, so you can walk around the stadium and visit the FC Barcelona Museum, where you can see various trophies, memorabilia and original jerseys. And as a bonus, you can come home with nice souvenirs of this football club.

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## Boquería Food Market

The history of the market dates back to the 12th century, when sellers avoided paying import taxes. The most famous food market is approximately 2,500 m2 and is located on the iconic Las Ramblas in the city center. Just go here and you have the experience. Here you will find over 300 stalls selling local and international products. It is known that most professional chefs from all over the city shop here.

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## Nákupy on Passeig de Gràcia

Just as Prague has its Paris Street, London Oxfort Street, so in Barcelona you will find one of the most famous and most expensive shopping streets, perhaps in the whole of Spain. Passeig de Gracia is the place where the most important brands and designers of the fashion industry concentrated their sales. For lovers of luxury fashion, this street is a must-see.

## The city where it lives at night

It is not for nothing that it is said that Barcelona never sleeps. So after dark, head to the multicultural El Raval district, home to a thriving art community, underground bars and an alternative scene. Here you can experience Barcelona in a different way.

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## And when to go to Barcelona

Due to its location and mild climate, a visit to Barcelona is convenient at any time. The coldest time of the year is usually from December to February, when the average temperature is between 10 and 12 ° C. If you want to indulge in the sun, head to Barcelona in August, when temperatures climb to 30 ° C, so don't forget to bring a sunscreen with a sufficient protection factor.
Barcelona is a city that will enchant many travelers with its character. And if you still have it on the list of cities you would like to visit, don't hesitate.

## Frequently asked questions about holidays in Barcelona

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