Do you love traveling even when it’s cold? Well, Barcelona is not the coldest place in the world, but it changes a little when the winter is coming. Luckily Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunny days, with permanent clear blue skies, and it doesn’t rain very often. It is a fascinating city, very crowded, with so many things to do and even in winter, you will find lots of tourists and locals being entertained and having fun outside.

The city is alive during all year long. You can find a lot of activities in Barcelona to have a great time and places to enjoy by yourself, with your partner, your friends, your family or your company. Check out these things to do in Barcelona during winter and start thinking about your next trip to the Catalan capital. You don’t need to wait until summer!

1. Try Ice Skating and have a lot of fun

Do you love skating on the ice? You can do it in Barcelona every day of the year, but it’s in winter when this practice becomes more frequent in the city! So, if you want to enjoy with some locals in the ice rink, this is the time. Take your skates or rent some in the same ice skating rink. It’s not expensive, and you will have a great time there. Don’t forget to wear gloves; these can protect you if you fall.

What are the top ice skating spots in Barcelona?

• Kaliu Park (24th December until 7th of January)
• Pedralbes Centre (24th November until 7th of January)
• Pista de hielo FC Barcelona (all year)
• Skating Club (all year)

2. Visit Museums in Barcelona

When the weather is cold outside, and you don’t feel like going out, you can have a break and visit the museums. These are an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and the essence of Barcelona. There are so many historical museums in Barcelona that will approach you to what this city has become, but also you can find alternative ones and many others of a specific nature such as science museums or special ones like the Chocolate Museum. Every week you can see new exciting expositions in the city too. So if you like, you can spend some of your time deleting yourself with a different kind of them. Barcelona is full of them!

The top museums to visit in Barcelona:

• Catalan National Art Museum (MNAC)
  The MNAC offers an impressive collection of Art from Medieval Romanesque Art to Photography and Numismatics with a selection of 136.000 coins, there’s something for everyone here.
• MACBA Contemporary Art
  The MACBA collection unites the work of local, national and international artists, especially South-American, eastern countries and recently also added works from North African, Middle East and Arabic artists.
• The Egyptian Museum
  The pharaohs in Barcelona? Yes! An exposition of Egyptian artifacts in Barcelona.
• Picasso Museum
  The Picasso Museum is located next to the cathedral (not the Sagrada Familia) and definitely worth a visit.

3. Enjoy the beaches and the breeze

Yes, you’ve read it right! One of the most amazing things to do in Barcelona is to enjoy its beaches, even in winter. Have a walk, sit on a terrace, go surfing or kitesurfing, or just lay on the sand and read a book, under the sun, feeling the fresh air from the sea.

Paddle surfing has also become very popular in the recent years. But if you are more into a sailing mood, you can do it too in Barcelona.

For the early birds: remember to watch at least one sunrise on the beach of Barcelona. It’s wonderful. You won’t regret it!

4. Hang out on a terrace and relax

In Barcelona, you can take a snack, have a drink or eat outside even when it’s freezing. Most terraces in the city are equipped with very powerful outdoor stoves, so you would surely take off your coat! Forget the cold and enjoy the magical atmosphere in every corner of Barcelona.
Either in restaurants at street level or the attics of some hotels, restaurants or museums you will have a great time.

5. Go Skiing in the mountains

Ok, it’s not really in Barcelona where you can go skiing or snowboarding, but if you love mountains, those are very close to the city. You don’t even need a car to go there. There are so many possibilities to get to the ski slopes: by bus, by train,… If you like, you can wake up early in the morning and come back the same day too.

Where to ski near Barcelona?

The top ski areas near Barcelona are called La Masella and La Molina and are probably the most famous ones here in Barcelona. Those are not too far away by and can be reached by bus as well. During the winter season (until the 2nd of April) there’s a bus leaving at Hard Rock Cafe every Tuesday and Thursday, for example, which you can book with ski tickets, transport and insurance included.

6. Experience Barcelona in the markets

There are so many things to do in Barcelona during winter. One of them is visiting the markets and why not, take the occasion to have breakfast or lunch in there – if possible. Markets like the famous Boquería or El Mercat del Ninot are only some of the choices you could find in the city. But, if you are looking for some antiquities or you want to buy some handmade clothing, Barcelona is the place to be! Here you can take a look at the list of markets in Barcelona to check this winter: food markets and non-food markets. Sure you will find what you are searching.

7. English cinema for everyone

Do you want to feel like home? Choose English Language cinemas in Barcelona and flee the “cold” winter. You would taste the city as locals do. Grab your drink, some sweets, popcorn and relax at your sit. Check out the Movie guide for films showing in English in Barcelona.

Keep in mind that these cinemas are smaller cinemas with a smaller selection of film but therefore offer them in original language version.One of the popular cinemas with original language sound is Yelmo Cines, also check Filmoteca de Catalunya, Cines Renoir and Cinemes Girona.

8. Winter Sales: Shopping in Barcelona

Winter sales start in Barcelona after Christmas time. Although some shops have advanced the discounts this year, is not until the day after the 3 Kings Holiday that stores open with lots of different prices and opportunities to buy all kind of gadgets, clothes, household items, and much more. Visiting the center of Barcelona the first weekend of winter sales would be a risky activity if you love quiet places. But if you are one of those who like a little bit of action, go for it! You could find your favorite pieces at a lower price!

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Barcelona is a province with a very pleasant climate to practice golf. If you like this discipline and want to know where to enjoy it, keep reading.

We have prepared a list of the best golf courses in Barcelona to have a green break during your visit to the Catalan capital, and some information about the services you’ll find in them. You will vibrate with each swing!

Real Club de Golf El Prat

The Real Club de Golf El Prat was the first golf club in the city of Barcelona. As the city grew, it settled between El Prat and the sea (the year 1954), then moved again (in 1997) and settled on the Bonvilar estate. Currently, this golf course is located 26 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​between Terrassa and Sabadell.

Greg Norman designed 45 holes in a course that suits every style and level of the players. The holes are distributed in seven itineraries you will fall in love with, because of the beautiful surroundings. The club offers catering services, a children’s club, a swimming pool, paddle tennis, a gym and rooms for events.

Golf Sant Cugat

The Golf Sant Cugat is the oldest in Catalonia. It was designed by the English architect H.S.Colt, and the engineers of Barcelona Traction Light & Power, locally known as “The Canadian” or “La Canadiense” in Spanish), started playing here in 1914.

It is a club with a lot of history and tradition. Severiano Ballesteros debuted here as a professional when he was 17 years old.

Each of its 19 holes has a name of its own, all of them related to a British tradition.

It offers catering services, swimming pool, children’s area, golf lessons, shop, gym, therapists and Caddy Master.

Golf Club Sant Vicenç

The Golf Club Sant Vicenç is located in the town of Sant Vicenç de Montalt, 35 km from Barcelona capital. It has an 18-hole course adapted to all levels.

There you can find a golf school, bar and restaurant, shop and catering for groups.

Besides, it has a training area for short game, where it is possible to practice and perfect putt strokes, and an approach green for medium distance shots.

Golf Club of Barcelona

The Golf Club of Barcelona is located 37 kilometers from the city of Barcelona, ​​in the town of Sant Esteve Sesrovires.

With 2 different routes and a driving range for 120 players, it has a clubhouse of over 6,000 square meters, heated indoor pool, two outdoor pools, squash court, saunas, restaurant, shop and meeting rooms, among other services.

Both itineraries have been designed by José María Olazábal. Masia Bach, with 18 holes and 6,271 meters, is where the competitions are held; Sant Esteve, with 9 holes and 1,780 meters, is flatter and perfect for a pleasant and relaxing day of golf.

Golf Terramar

If you want to play golf with the sea as a backdrop, you will fall in love with the Golf Terramar in Sitges. This golf course is located in a coastal area, and the weather is very pleasant throughout the year there.

The 18-hole course was founded in 1927 and is the seventh oldest in Spain. In this club you can find services such as bar and restaurant, shop and golf school. On the other hand, it has a multisport area to practice other activities such as tennis, paddle tennis, soccer, fitness, swimming or basketball.

Golf Club Vallromanes

The Golf Club Vallromanes is located 25 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​in the town with the same name. The golf course was designed by Mr. FW Hawtree in 1972. In addition to a spectacular 18-hole course where you can play, you will also find other services such as restaurant, golf school, kids club, shop, driving range, putting green, swimming pool, tennis and paddle court, and massage service, among others.

If you visit this golf course, surely you will be surprised by the impressive Torre Taberna, a club located in a beautiful stately mansion.

Golf Club Llavaneres

The Golf Club Llavaneres (Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, 34 kilometers from Barcelona) is one of the oldest private clubs in Catalonia. It was founded in 1945 and has 18 holes on an itinerary that could be a little bit difficult for beginners, where you can enjoy the fantastic views of the sea.

It has restaurant and bar services, shop, games room and equipment rental. To practice and perfect the technique visitors have at their disposal a practice tee with capacity for 20 players, approach area and two putting green. The club also has a golf school.

And here our selection of the most emblematic golf courses in Barcelona and where you can practice your favorite discipline in itineraries that will make you enjoy every stroke, with every step and with the wonderful landscapes.

Featured image: Golf Llavaneras, Barcelona

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We love Barcelona, that’s for sure. It’s a feeling that can’t be explained; we could give you reasons, even from the top of our heads to come visit Barcelona (we’re about to do it, actually) but they are cold facts. To fall in love with Barcelona you need to come and feel it, meet its people, live its streets and get the local vibe. To live like a Barcelonese, you only need to relax and enjoy little things, from trendy exhibitions, cold beers and folkloric festivals.

Here is a list of 12 reasons why you should choose Barcelona as your next holiday destination.

12 compelling reasons to visit Barcelona

1. Because Barcelona is different

One of the best things about Spain is that it has a very rich and diverse culture. Each region has their own traditions which make them unique in the country and in the world. Catalan habits are very rooted, and locals feel very proud about them. Catalans have their own language, the Catalan idiom, which has led to the development of a literature, art and traditions, movies, theatre plays, music bands, clowns, poetry slams and so many more. The best way to know and feel them all is coming to Barcelona.

2. Because of the colorful Ramblas

Vibrant and full of life, Las Ramblas is one of the longest and most famous main streets in Europe. This boulevard is bordered by trees, shops and cool coffee-shops. Among the restaurants there are flower stalls, kiosks with souvenirs and ice cream. Also, in the Ramblas we find La Boquería, the most famous traditional market in the city, where you can taste 100% authentic local food. Don’t miss it when you visit Barcelona!

3. Because you can find tapas everywhere

The Mediterranean Diet is the Spanish most beloved and healthy cultural heritage, and most doctors will tell you that it is one of the most nutritious, rich and healthy diets in the world. Within the Mediterranean diet, we find products, fruits, vegetables or ways to cook the meal. One of the most famous is the tapa, the idea of serving food in small portions, so a meal can be composed by several types of food, a festival for you taste buds.

4. Because of The Castellers

According to the UNESCO, the Castellers are part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Why? Because it’s typical, ancient and a real triumph of the will. This activity consists is making impressive human towers, where each person climbs on the back of another and so on, forming human towers of up to 10 floors. The goal is winning the competition by making the highest tower – another big reason to see them live while visiting Barcelona.

5. Because Barcelona is beach and mountain at the same time!

There are few destinations in the world that combine beach and mountains in such a harmonious way. In Barcelona you do not have to give up any of the two: you could do a mountain hiking route that could end up in the sea (or vice versa). When a person thinks of holidays, they must choose between beach or mountain. Yet, in Barcelona, when choosing a fun day on the outdoors you can pick your bikini and go to the beach or wear your hiking boots and go to the mountains. The person who said you can’t have your cake and eat it too has never been to Barcelona!

6. Because of Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch

If you visit Barcelona you realize that this incredible city is the cradle of the Catalan modernist movement, which is palpable in almost every corner. Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch and Jujol are some of the artists that left their print in the streets of the Catalonian capital. Palau de la Música, Hospital de Sant Pau or the Palau de Les Punxes are some of the Barcelona benchmarks that carry the Catalan modernism quality label. Plus, don’t forget the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló or La Pedrera, another architecture pieces that you cannot miss when you come to the city.

7. Because of the sports

In Barcelona we love sports. The are many professional sport schools where children combine sports and education, and as a tourist, you have the opportunity to enjoy many sports competitions live: handball, hockey, basketball, golf, tennis, gymnastics, …
Football is one of the most important ones. After all, according to the FIFA, two of the 5 best teams of all time are from Spain: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. If you come to Barcelona, you should go watch a live match, and discover the local feeling towards our football teams. You will feel the adrenaline with the goal scoring and you will shout with the rest of the fans the FC Barcelona anthem. Let us assure you that you won’t forget it.

8. Because you find free Wi-Fi everywhere

Yes, you’ve heard us: free WIFI. And we are not talking about free Wi-Fi in a determined area of the city. We are talking about free internet in the WHOLE city. Yes, Barcelona City Council offers a totally free Wi-Fi network that allows you to connect to the Internet through WiFi access points located in various municipal facilities. Candy crush all over!!

9. Because of th Barcelona’s Olympic Port

This neighborhood was built to hosts all the athletes that were going to participate in the 1992 Olympic Games. The buildings of this district are big, sun-oriented and with big gardens. There are several shopping malls around the district and it’s very close to the sea. The Olympic Port it’s a nice visit, especially for all the Olympic games fans who want to see the area that, for a brief period, was the epicenter of the world of sports.

10. Because of its beautiful sunsets

Barcelona has a very distinguishable skyline, formed by emblematic buildings such as la Pedrera, la Sagrada Familia or de Agbar tower. Enjoying them from a high spot is one of the best activities you can do when visiting the city. Going to the top of the Montjuic mountain, the Carmel bunkers or the top of the MNAC museum will give you an incredible view of the whole city. Do it at the beginning or the end of the day, and you will fall in love with Barcelona and its astonishing sunsets.

11. Because of traditional dancing: Sardanas

The Sardana is the traditional dancing of the region. It is danced collectively by holding hands and forming a circle, while dancing with the shoes to the rhythm of the traditional Catalonian flute. Every Sunday at 1 PM there are Sardana dancing contests, so if you want to learn how to dance it, don’t miss it.

12. Because of El Raval

El Raval is a centric and diverse Barcelona neighborhood where more than 20 languages are spoken. It’s an area that combines the exoticism of the different cultures that live in the neighborhood, plus the young trendy vibe of the artists. The best areas to go out are on Joaquin Costa Street and Rambla del Raval.

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