{"id":2111,"date":"2017-01-10T08:33:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T08:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=2111"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:28","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:28","slug":"november-december-january-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/november-december-january-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons to visit Barcelona in November, December or January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is a fabulous place to visit in November, December and January. The weather is usually sunny, and as you&#8217;ll see from the photo below, the tourist crowds will have left for the year. There&#8217;s still plenty to do, though, and the city is still brimming with life!<\/p>\n<h2>Low, low prices<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe price of flights and <a title=\"Dix astuces pour r&eacute;server son h&ocirc;tel au meilleur prix\" href=\"\/tips-book-hotel-best-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotels<\/a> falls dramatically during the months of November, December and January. Come February, the Mobile World Congress brings the prices right up to summer levels!<\/p>\n<div id=\"cta5bec0e7fb9548\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6989&amp;awinaffid=294845&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lastminute.com%2Fhotels%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><span class=\"cta-banner__content\"> Book your room, even in a top secret hotel! <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Immerse yourself in culture<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10167 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/sagrada-familia-interior-730x414.jpg\" alt=\"sagrada familia\" width=\"730\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/sagrada-familia-interior-730x414.jpg 730w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/sagrada-familia-interior-256x145.jpg 256w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/sagrada-familia-interior-512x290.jpg 512w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/sagrada-familia-interior.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can&#8217;t visit Barcelona without seeing the key sights:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"La Sagrada Familia: la plus abracadabrante &oelig;uvre d&rsquo;art d&rsquo;Antoni Gaud&iacute;\" href=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/sagrada-familia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sagrada Familia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Parc G&uuml;ell: balade onirique et color&eacute;e dans l&rsquo;univers de Gaud&iacute;\" href=\"\/parc-guell-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parc G&uuml;ell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Le mus&eacute;e Picasso de Barcelone, inattendu et impressionnant\" href=\"\/picasso-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Picasso Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"La Pedrera: un t&eacute;moignage grandiose du g&eacute;nie de Gaud&iacute;\" href=\"\/la-pedrera-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Pedrera<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Casa Batll&oacute;: la fantastique et &eacute;nigmatique maison d&rsquo;Antoni Gaud&iacute;\" href=\"\/casa-batllo-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa Batll&oacute;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Fondation Mir&oacute;: une immersion dans l&rsquo;univers po&eacute;tique du peintre catalan\" href=\"\/miro-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Mir&oacute; Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe winter months offer a great opportunity to visit these extraordinary places without the crowds they attract in July and August. You&#8217;ll have more time and more space to truly appreciate their unique nature.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Many temporary exhibitions are also held during this period<\/h3>\n<p>\nWe invite you to take a look at our <a href=\"\/events\/\" class=\"broken_link\">planning of cultural events<\/a> this winter in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/caixa-forum-opera-agenda-730x415.jpg\" alt=\"opera exhibition caixaforum\" width=\"730\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/caixa-forum-opera-agenda-730x415.jpg 730w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/caixa-forum-opera-agenda-256x145.jpg 256w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/caixa-forum-opera-agenda-512x290.jpg 512w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/caixa-forum-opera-agenda.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">CaixaForum, this splendid modernist cultural center, hosts a superb Opera exhibition. <a href=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/event\/opera-exhibition-at-caixaforum\/\" class=\"broken_link\">More info here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"cta1543854080062\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com\/shopv3\/en\/product\/18841\/caixaforum.html?o=h&amp;w=7126-1981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/caixa-forum-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/caixa-forum-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/caixa-forum.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><span class=\"cta-banner__content\"> Book cut-price tickets for CaixaForum <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Discover the festive season, Catalan-style<\/h2>\n<p>\nChristmas is celebrated in a fairly similar way in most Western countries. However, there are a few traditions which are specific to Spain and\/or to Catalonia which you may not have heard of.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Catalan Christmas characters<\/h3>\n<p>\nIn Catalonia, Santa Claus doesn&#8217;t grab all the attention at Christmas! There are more important local figures:\n<\/p>\n<h4>El Caganer<\/h4>\n<p>\nIn any traditional Catalan nativity scene, you&#8217;ll find a little figure called the <em>Caganer<\/em>, in addition to Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the other usual suspects.<\/p>\n<p>This little man is rather unusual, as he&#8217;s busy&#8230; defecating. Not particularly romantic, no, but extremely traditional in Catalonia &#8211; his origins are shrouded in the mists of time. Nowadays, <em>Caganers <\/em>are also used satirically to parody politicians or other public figures, and you&#8217;ll be able to spot them at all of the Christmas markets.\n<\/p>\n<h4>El Ti&oacute; de Nadal<\/h4>\n<p><em>El Ti<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&oacute; <em>de Nadal <\/em>is another character from Catalan folklore. Originally, the <em>Ti&oacute; <\/em>was a log, destined to provide warmth and light for a household. Nowadays, it takes the form of a stylised, hollow log, representing a smiling figure with a red hat.<\/p>\n<p>At Christmas, the Ti&oacute; de Nadal is beaten whilst singing a song about <em>Caga Ti&oacute;<\/em> (the character&#8217;s nickname) in order to release sweets hidden inside it. (The Ti&oacute; is said to &#8220;poo&#8221; the gifts &#8211; is there a theme developing here?)<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode embed-container \"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lQlw5DPByaM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>The Feast of the Holy Innocents<\/h3>\n<p>\n28th December is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. It&#8217;s not a big celebration, but traditionally, it&#8217;s celebrated in the same way as 1st April: children cut out small paper figures, which they then attempt to stick on people&#8217;s backs. There&#8217;s also a tradition of jokes and trickery, which the media join in with whole-heartedly!\n<\/p>\n<h3>Epiphany (Feast of the Kings)<\/h3>\n<p>\nIn Spain, children receive gifts on the Feast of the Epiphany, to celebrate the wise men bringing presents to baby Jesus. For the Spanish, 6th January is actually a bigger deal than 25th December.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/rois-mages-post-.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter background-curly-sprite wp-image-6342 \" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/rois-mages-post-.png\" alt=\"three wise men drawing\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the evening of 5th January, Barcelona welcomes a procession of kings. They arrive at the port by boat, before climbing onto their cart and handing out sweets to waiting children. If you&#8217;re visiting the city as a family, make sure you go!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>See&nbsp;<a href=\"\/christmas-new-year-parties-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our article on the festive season in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Enjoy seasonal treats<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/turron.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6344 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/turron.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas touron November\" width=\"546\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/turron.jpg 546w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/turron-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In early November, bakeries fill their shelves with <em>panellets,&nbsp;<\/em>sweet treats made from marzipan and pine kernels which are traditionally served on the Feast of All Saints (1st November).<\/p>\n<p>The other stars of the culinary show in November are chestnuts and sweet potatoes, which you&#8217;ll find served in a variety of forms.<\/p>\n<p>The Christmas meal begins with a soup made from chunky pasta, meat and vegetables. Next comes the turkey or capon, stuffed with raisins and pine kernels. The meal ends with touron, a form of nougat. Want to try some? Take a look at our list of <a title=\"O&ugrave; acheter du bon touron artisanal &agrave; Barcelone?\" href=\"\/handmade-turron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the best places to buy handmade touron<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re in Barcelona for Christmas, see our list of <a href=\"\/christmas-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">restaurants offering a Christmas menu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>On 6th January, people eat a form of &#8220;king cake&#8221;: a circular cake made with almonds, dried fruit and pine kernels, with a charm hidden inside for one lucky participant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas markets and January sales<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6346 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market Barcelona November\" width=\"564\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona.jpg 564w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/10\/Christmasmarket-Barcelona-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>December and January are particularly good for shopping:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Fira Santa Lluc&iacute;a is the big Christmas market held each year on the esplanade in front of the cathedral. You&#8217;ll be able to find figurines (including the Caganer and the Ti&oacute; de Nadal), Christmas decorations, and all manner of handmade articles. For more information, see <a href=\"\/christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our article on Barcelona&#8217;s Christmas markets<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The sales in Barcelona start on 7th January 2020 and go on until the 6th of March &#8211; and there are plenty of bargains to be had!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Have fun!<\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is a fabulous place to visit in November, December and January. 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