{"id":28279,"date":"2015-02-04T09:35:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-04T08:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=28279"},"modified":"2017-06-08T10:48:31","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T08:48:31","slug":"top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Reasons You Should Never Leave Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20-Reasons-You-Should-Never-Leave-Barcelona-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-28280 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20-Reasons-You-Should-Never-Leave-Barcelona-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"20 Reasons You Should Never Leave Barcelona 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Since the Olympic Games were held in Barcelona 1992 it has now become one of the most popular European tourist destinations. Of course visiting is wonderful but I can provide you with plenty of reasons why you should think about never leaving it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#1_It_Has_A_Great_Climate\" title=\"1. It Has A Great Climate\">1. It Has A Great Climate<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#2_Great_Public_Transportation\" title=\"2. Great Public Transportation\">2. Great Public Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#3_Hit_The_Beach_At_Lunch_Time\" title=\"3. Hit The Beach At Lunch Time\">3. Hit The Beach At Lunch Time<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#4_It_Retains_A_Village_Feel\" title=\"4. It Retains A Village Feel\">4. It Retains A Village Feel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#5_Pedestrians_Rule\" title=\"5. Pedestrians Rule\">5. Pedestrians Rule<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#6_Great_Schools\" title=\"6. Great Schools\">6. Great Schools<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#7_Living_In_Barcelona_Is_Affordable\" title=\"7. Living In Barcelona Is Affordable\">7. Living In Barcelona Is Affordable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#8_Barcelona_Is_Friendly\" title=\"8. Barcelona Is Friendly\">8. Barcelona Is Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#9_Great_Food\" title=\"9. Great Food\">9. Great Food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#10_Barcelona_Offers_Peace_Quiet\" title=\"10. Barcelona Offers Peace &amp; Quiet\">10. Barcelona Offers Peace &amp; Quiet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#11_Shopping_Is_Amazing\" title=\"11. Shopping Is Amazing\">11. Shopping Is Amazing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#12_Great_Architecture\" title=\"12. Great Architecture\">12. Great Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#13_Fresh_Seafood\" title=\"13. Fresh Seafood\">13. Fresh Seafood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#14_Sweet_Tooth_Heaven\" title=\"14. Sweet Tooth Heaven\">14. Sweet Tooth Heaven<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#15_Bakery_Bliss\" title=\"15. Bakery Bliss\">15. Bakery Bliss<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#16_Perfect_Cup_Of_Coffee\" title=\"16. Perfect Cup Of Coffee\">16. Perfect Cup Of Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#17_Great_Wines_Cavas\" title=\"17. Great Wines &amp; Cavas\">17. Great Wines &amp; Cavas<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#18_A_Vibrant_Art_Culture_Scene\" title=\"18. A Vibrant Art &amp; Culture Scene\">18. A Vibrant Art &amp; Culture Scene<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#19_World_Class_Museums_Art_Galleries\" title=\"19. World Class Museums &amp; Art Galleries\">19. World Class Museums &amp; Art Galleries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-20-reasons-you-should-never-leave-barcelona\/#20_People_Of_Barcelona_Know_How_To_Celebrate\" title=\"20. People Of Barcelona Know How To Celebrate\">20. People Of Barcelona Know How To Celebrate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_It_Has_A_Great_Climate\"><\/span>1. It Has A Great Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Winters are short and mild, whilst the summers are hot but are bearable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Great_Public_Transportation\"><\/span>2. Great Public Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have virtually every type of public transport you can think of from buses and taxis to the metro and trains.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hit_The_Beach_At_Lunch_Time\"><\/span>3. Hit The Beach At Lunch Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the centre of the city you will find some of the cleanest beaches available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_It_Retains_A_Village_Feel\"><\/span>4. It Retains A Village Feel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/5-things-of-barcelona-you-probably-dont-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">various districts<\/a> seem have to merged into one they still retain a lot of their own quirky customs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pedestrians_Rule\"><\/span>5. Pedestrians Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find that most of the city has been designed with us pedestrians in mind. As you wander its streets there are plenty of benches where you can stop and relax.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Great_Schools\"><\/span>6. Great Schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several schools in the city that offer high level international programs that now attract some of the best students from around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Living_In_Barcelona_Is_Affordable\"><\/span>7. Living In Barcelona Is Affordable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other major cities you will find that the cost of living in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-love-and-hate-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> is relatively inexpensive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Barcelona_Is_Friendly\"><\/span>8. Barcelona Is Friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With such a mix of cultures it really does help to make you feel like you belong.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Great_Food\"><\/span>9. Great Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of great restaurants but also plenty of great shops where you can buy good quality fresh produce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Barcelona_Offers_Peace_Quiet\"><\/span>10. Barcelona Offers Peace &amp; Quiet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to get away from the hustle and bustle that\u2019s easy simply head up to the top of Montjuic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Shopping_Is_Amazing\"><\/span>11. Shopping Is Amazing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As well as well known designers there are plenty of stores that offer you the opportunity to buy some unique clothes or goods for your home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Great_Architecture\"><\/span>12. Great Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everywhere you look there is some amazing architecture to view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Fresh_Seafood\"><\/span>13. Fresh Seafood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want to savour a paella or make your own the seafood available here is among the freshest in all of europe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Sweet_Tooth_Heaven\"><\/span>14. Sweet Tooth Heaven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Barcelona is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/chocolate-shops-in-barcelona-a-melting-pot-for-chocoholics\/\" target=\"_blank\">chocolate lovers delight<\/a>. Why not head to one of the many cafes and try out their delicious xurros con chocolate (churros with chocolate).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Bakery_Bliss\"><\/span>15. Bakery Bliss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On every street you\u2019ll find a bakery not only offering freshly baked bread but a wonderful array of cakes and pastries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Perfect_Cup_Of_Coffee\"><\/span>16. Perfect Cup Of Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay you may be craving a Starbucks, but you\u2019ll soon fall in love with the coffee made here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Great_Wines_Cavas\"><\/span>17. Great Wines &amp; Cavas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-wine-bar-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">wines and cavas<\/a> you can enjoy are often a fraction of the cost of the best wines and champagnes from France but taste just as great.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_A_Vibrant_Art_Culture_Scene\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20-Reasons-You-Should-Never-Leave-Barcelona-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-28281 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20-Reasons-You-Should-Never-Leave-Barcelona-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"20 Reasons You Should Never Leave Barcelona 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>18. A Vibrant Art &amp; Culture Scene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of places around the city where live music can be heard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_World_Class_Museums_Art_Galleries\"><\/span>19. World Class Museums &amp; Art Galleries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As well as exhibitions of some of Spain\u2019s most <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">famous artists<\/a> you\u2019ll find that there is a thriving local art scene as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_People_Of_Barcelona_Know_How_To_Celebrate\"><\/span>20. 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