Level of Difficulty: Medium (if you're going to bivvy, Easy if you're just going for a day hike).
What to pack: Warm clothes (check the weather forecast!), woolly hat, headtorch, raingear, sleeping bag, mat and bivvy bag.
Best time to go: late spring or early summer - the mountains are high and chillier at night than you might anticipate.
If you're looking for a city that's got it all you couldn't do much better than choose the Catalan capital Barcelona, Spain's second city, and one that's bursting with life at every turn. Whether you’re looking for a party town, laid back beach resort, or a cultural oasis in which to lose yourself this city has activities to keep everyone happy.
Not many European cities steeped in culture can also boast beautiful beaches literally right on their doorsteps, but Barcelona is no average city. Explore out-of-this-world buildings courtesy of famous local architect Gaudi, head down to Las Ramblas to find crazy street performers and market stalls selling everything from fruit and flowers, to birds, bunnies and snakes in cages or join the bikini set at Barceloneta Beach, a 15-minute stroll out of town and finish your day enjoying nightlife to rival Paris or London. This city has it all.
easyJet holidays to Barcelona
Whether you’re travelling for culture, beaches or a romantic getaway, easyJet holidays can provide everything you need for an unforgettable holiday to Barcelona. Experience one of the jewels of Europe by selecting from a variety of great holiday packages with easyJet holidays. Choose from all-inclusive beach resorts or self-catering city-centre apartments with easyJet holidays' variety of accommodation options. The perfect holiday package is waiting for you, and easyJet holidays will have you soaking up the Spanish sun in no time. The Mediterranean is calling, so get booking - no matter the time of year.
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