Many tourists enjoy their holidays in Barcelona. As the city is situated directly on the sea and the beach, it became Spain’s major holiday city over the past years. Another important factor is the Mediterranean climate. During the summer months (July and August) the climate is hot and arid, whereas the weather is also pleasing warm in spring and autumn. Moreover, the lively city is cosmopolitan and contains many attractions for shopping. Also the architecture is unique, like the gothic buildings as well as the famous constructions of Gaudí. Therefore, Barcelona has a lot to offer for tourists who want to enjoy beach holidays as well as for the ones who come for a city and sightseeing trip.
The contrasts of new and historic buildings are worth seeing. This goes also for
accommodation in Barcelona. There are plenty of hotels and apartments available for tourists. They range from new designer hotels to apartments which are inside historic buildings. Moreover, you can find accommodation in every price category and in every district you want to stay. They possess every comfort you need for experience nice and relaxed vacations. But you should select your accommodation carefully and it is important to know that living in the Old Town, like the Gothic quarter, can mean that it is loudly, also during the night. If a quieter environment is preferred, it is advisable to stay in other districts, like Eixample. Also when the accommodation is not directly in the center, the public transportation network is well developed and it is possible to take the metro and go to the center, beach or attractions very fast and also cheap.
