In November we can also celebrate in Barcelona! It has a moderate climate and active nightlife, therefore attracts several tourists at any one time of the year. In the following blog we are going to explain why Barcelona is an amazing destination to visit during November and some requirements so you can enjoy the city to the fullest.
Weather in November
November is warm in Barcelona, and it is not considered the best time to visit if tourists want to sightsee. The mean annual temperature varies from 15 to 18 C °of heat during the day and from 9 to 11 C °of heat at night. Temperatures will in fact drop a little during the night though you will not require winter clothing. Daytime clothing is recommended to be layered so you can wear them in layers depending on the weather.
Choosing Less Crowded Tourist Attractions
This is one of the benefits of travelling to the city in November because it is not all busy with tourist as it is during the high season. There are also opportunities to visit famous sights without high fines and receive rather a pause from them. Sites like Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló are still doable without the congestion that you are bound to experience if you visit in the summer months.
Festivals and Events
As November approaches, people will be able to enjoy the continuation of colourful festive activities in Barcelona. Among them, one is La Castanyada, a festival observed in Catalonia on November 1st. In this festival, the local people enjoy consumption of chestnuts known as castanyes and sweet potatoes locally known as moniatos.Mfortawesomes) While in this festival they also enjoy other products such as panellets which is made up of almonds and pine nuts and moscatell which is sweet wine.
Also, International Jazz Festival of Barcelona in November invites great jazz vocalists from all over the globe. There is always an opportunity to watch great jazz performers in different great places in the city.
Lower Accommodation Prices
It should also be noted that when traveling in November to Barcelona, Save Your Money because accommodation is significantly cheaper than it is during the high season. As there are no many tourists all year round, the hotels or the possible vacation rentals are likely to provide a better rate, which gives a possibility to save some cash while not compromising on the quality though. To get the best rate deals and the availability of rooms it is recommendable to book online in advance.
Things to do in November: sightseeing in Barcelona
When visiting Barcelona in November, there are several must-visit attractions that should be on your itinerary:
1. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
Gothic Quarter is an intricate of network of small stair-street, narrow arteries, and piazzas. They are one of the most interesting neighborhoods that are filled with history and architecture, as well as life. You can’t afford to leave without visiting the popular Barcelona Cathedral and discover other interesting places within this fascinating section of the Spanish city.
2. Park Güell
Park Güell is also UNESCO World Heritage site and unique piece of architectural art in Catalonia, which was designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. The park as well provides the views of entire city along with the stained glass and vivid mosaic work by Gaudí and some other special structures.
3. La Boqueria Market
Name: Spanish Food Trading Places A walk through La Boqueria Barcelona’s most popular food market is an exploration of the palate. This market that is established on the Las Ramblas encompasses a lot of fresh produce, local foods and interesting snacks. Discover one of the most diverse and delicious cities to eat out in, Barcelona.
4. Montjuïc
Montjuïc is a hill or an elevated area which looks down the city and provides good vantage view. To this castle today to take a tour, or merely take a leisurely stroll in the magnificent gardens or enjoy a performance at the famous Magic Fountain. Day trip activities are many something that is for everyone is this scenic area of Barcelona, Spain.
Conclusion
As for me, I concur with the statement and have found Barcelona nice in November. The starting of the year is also a great time to visit because it doesn’t rain much, there are no many people around, there are fun festivals throughout the year and the cost of living is relatively low compared to the high season. Please enjoy the warm whether and explore the culture, history, art and architecture of the great Barcelona. Also, when visiting Barcelona, one is guaranteed to have a great time exploring the city in November whether walking round the Gothic Quarter or admiring the view from Park Güell. So why wait, start planning your trip right away.
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