Barcelona holiday accommodation

Barcelona overlooks the Mediterranean and is located in a heavily populated area which is a hub of economic activity.

Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers. It is a coastal city and has over four kilometres of urban beaches and large areas of nearby forest. Although it is a large city, it is easy to get around on public transport and on foot. You can reach any point in the city by metro, bus and taxi.

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. Its inhabitants are open and welcoming. The people of Barcelona speak Catalan, their own language, and Spanish. Many of them also understand a little English and French.


Most of Barcelona’s inhabitants are bilingual and speak Catalan, their own language, and Spanish. These are the two official languages of Catalonia. Street names and many road and transport signs are in Catalan.

Many restaurants have menus in a number of languages. The Catalans will help you to find your way around. Many of the city’s inhabitants understand English and French.

The table below includes some of the most frequent expressions which will help you get around the city.


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Barcelona’s location on the shores of the Mediterranean means it enjoys a warm, welcoming climate, with pleasant temperatures all the year round. It has five kilometres of beaches with every amenity, which are used by Barcelona’s inhabitants all the year round, and an Olympic marina which meets all the requisites in order to enjoy nautical sports throughout the year.

Rainfall, which is occasionally heavy, averages 1.000 mm. a year, making it possible to maintain the many green areas around the city.

Barcelona enjoys sunshine during all the seasons of the year. You can eat at open-air restaurants or enjoy a drink at any of its many pavement cafés, always on the shores of the Mediterranean.
( source: barcelona tourisme)

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