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Nine days in Barcelona - Paellas, Café con leche and Awesome Sights

Coffee at Brunch and Cake in L'Eixample We visited Barcelona during the Christmas and New Year holiday. We absolutely fell in love with this beautiful and original city. Barcelona  is a visual and cultural delight showcasing the Sagrada Familia,  Parc Güell  and Casa Batllo.   Although December is seasonably cold, averaging 55 degrees, the holiday period is extremely busy bustling with tourist from around the world.  Main tourist attractions sell out quickly, therefore it is wise to book tours 1-2 days ahead of time.  La Ramblas, the main thoroughfare strewn with shopping, restaurants and attractions, was busier than Times Square during prime tourist season.  La Ramblas, Barcelona With a light jacket, t he weather is wonderful for walking and the abundant sightseeing Barcelona offers . We walked about 8 hours every day covering all of Barcelona's different neighborhoods and sites...