Mar 31 2011
Where To Go In Barcelona During A Rainy Day
So you arrive in Barcelona with your flips flops, shorts and sun hat prepared to hit the beach. But wait ; is this rain you are feeling on your face? Oh no, certainly not! This undeniably doesnt slot in with your plans and you definitely didn’t pack your wellies and raincoat. What to do?
Although nothing like most of Northern Europe, it does occasionally rain here in Barcelona but there is no necessity to panic as there are lots of things to do without getting wet. We have put together a selection of Barcelona’s top indoor activities to keep you nice and dry.
Teach Yourself
Barcelona has so many great museums you may find it difficult to select from them all. The most well liked are the art museums of Dal, Picasso and Mir, as well as Barcelonas contemporary art museum, the MACBA. If art isn’t your cup of tea, then how about the interesting Cosmo Caixa science museum, or perhaps the Camp NOU soccer museum and stadium tour?
Discover The Mediterranean
If you need to explore the techniques of the sea and dive into the Mediterranean without getting wet then the Barcelona Aquarium is the place to do it. Wonder over the 450 different species of sea life, wave at the sharks thru the glass tunnel or if you are feeling brave then take a swim with them.
Self Indulge! You’re On Holiday After All!
With so many amazing places to eat in Barcelona, its hard to resist, and so what if you do not? With standard Catalan cuisine, tasty tapas, Paella, mouth-watering crepes, waffles and ice-cream, the diet can start next week. Sit by the window and watch the rain while you are warm and cozy.
Relax And Unwind
This is what a holiday is supposed to be all about right? Getting away from the stress and strains of everyday life? Aire de Barcelona offers thermal baths, aromatherapy, massage, exfoliation, hamman and other treatments and therapies. Sounds like perfect delight to us!
Shop Until You Drop
Barcelona is an abundance of major brands, little shops and high-street chains ; so if its a new wardrobe your after, then you have definitely come to the right town. To avoid spoiling your new purchases in the rain head to one of Barcelona’s indoor shopping centers.
Lilla is located on the Diagonal and this centre is filled with restaurants so that you can make a day of it and enjoy a leisurely lunch after a hard mornings shopping.
Diagonal Mar features a wide selection of shops, restaurants, a hyper market and even a bowling street which is another great stormy day activity.
You want to take the metro to La Maquinista as its a little bit further from the centre. Here you’ll find the Apple store as well as many other huge name shops.
Almost all shops are closed on Sundays in Barcelona, apart from the Maremagnum mall. So if you are flying home on Sunday night and have forgotten to purchase a gift for your friend, then head down to the port area at the end of Las Ramblas for an impulsive spend.
Buff Up On Your Movie Information
There are a massive choice of theatres all over Barcelona but if you Spanish skills arent up to much then do not worry. Look out for V.O and V.O.S which mean the films are shown in their original language version with Spanish or Catalan subtitles. Most titles aren’t literal translations so it may be worth checking out the films preview image on the internet so that you know what is what. You don’t need to observe Lord of the Rings for the 3rd time do you? The Alexis, Cines Verdis, the Renoir chain, Icaria-Yelmo ( down by the beach ) and Imax are the main theatres offering the newest releases in their original language.
Of course if you’re determined to adhere to your original plans then just grab an umbrella and do not let the rain screw up a single thing!
David Brydon has been living in Barcelona for 10 years and writes about Apartments for rent in Barcelona and continually makes a contribution to this Great Barcelona Guide.
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