TOP 5 reasons to visit Barcelona in December 2010

Are you planning a long weekend away from home? We collected the TOP 5 reasons why you should visit Barcelona in December 2010.

1. Mild Winter

Pleasant weather compared to other European cities

December is winter time in Europe. Compared to most European destinations Barcelona has pleasant winter weather. It is usually dry and sunny. If you dress in warm clothes you should have a comfortable sightseeing.

2. Almost No Tourists

Quick access, no lines

It is hard to pick a month in Barcelona when there aren’t many tourists in the city. If you want to see how Barcelona would look like without tourism that is the closest you will ever get. Even the most popular attractions are easily accessible without any waiting in line.

3. Best Time for Museums

The best time for an undisturbed museum experience

Barcelona museums are very crowded during the tourist season. It is difficult to truly enjoy the exhibitions with so many tourists around. If you want to have an undisturbed museum experience then December is a sure bet.

4. Barcelona at discount

Hotel and flight prices go down

December is really off-season in Barcelona. Both airplane tickets and hotel prices are much lower than usual. This means that a lower budget can not be an obstacle.

5. Events in December 2010

From World Press Photo to the Barcelona World Race

Until Dec 8th: World Press Photo
Last chance to see the best press photos of the year

Until Dec 5th: Cirque du Soleil
Cirque Du Soleil is a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. The current show, Varekai (wherever” in the Romani language) tells the story of Icarus from Greek mythology. It is your last chance to see the show in Barcelona.
Buy your ticket online.

Until Xmas: La Feria de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Barcelona’s main Christmas Market takes place in front of Barcelona Cathedral. Hundreds of market stalls offer seasonal goodies. Visitors and children enjoy nativity scenes, musical parades and exhibitions.

Dec 31st: Barcelona World Race
Teams of two embark on a grueling non-stop voyage around the globe as part of the Barcelona World Race. The 25,000-mile journey starts and ends in the Catalonian capital, and is expected to take the competitors three months to complete.

Photo credits (in order of appearance): Ed Yourdon, iamalien93, nick.garrod

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