BARCELONA

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. It is situated on the coast in the northeast, and it is the capital of Catalonia. It is known for its great culture and its amazing climate.

Climate

The climate of Barcelona is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.

Winter, from December until February, is quite mild in Barcelona. Usually there are highs of roughly 15ºC with lows of around 9ºC.

Summer, from June until August, is very hot in this city. It is hot and sunny, with highs of over 30ºC and lows of only 25ºC. There is a lot of humidity in Barcelona, especially during this season. However, since it is on the coastline the constant breeze makes it bearable. Barcelona is a tourist favourite in summer!

Spring and autumn are both very mild and slightly rainy, although there are many sunny days during these seasons too.

Overall, Barcelona´s climate is very regular and it is mostly warm throughout the year, with a very hot climate during summer and mild winters.

Culture

In Barcelona there is a mix of Catalonian and Spanish culture. This also means that there are two main languages spoken in the city: Catalan and Spanish.

There are several museums in Barcelona, such as the Picasso Museum, the «Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya», the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and the «Museo Martítim de Barcelona». These museums cover different areas and eras, and they are worth visiting.

Barcelona is known for its architecture, thanks to architects such as Gaudi and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. There are many building that date from the medieval times in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. Places such as Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and Casa Battle are very popular for their design.

Popular places

Some popular places in Barcelona are:

• La Sagrada Familia
• Gothic Quarter
• Plaça d’Espanya
• Park Güell
• La Rambla
• Casa Batlló
• Montjuïc
• Plaça de Catalunya
• La Barceloneta
• Ciutadella Park

Barcelona is a great place both to visit and to live in. The people there are warm and friendly, and the city itself is beautiful.