{"id":64293,"date":"2016-03-20T10:34:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T09:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=64293"},"modified":"2016-03-11T23:57:40","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T22:57:40","slug":"the-mediterranean-life-how-to-take-it-easy-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-mediterranean-life-how-to-take-it-easy-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mediterranean life &#8211; how to take it easy in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona is synonymous with <strong>relaxation<\/strong> and fun, and the millions of visitors looking for sun and entertainment confirm this. When you live here it is just as possible to enjoy those things &#8211; the city, nature and the climate. That makes the stressful everyday routine more pleasant even when times get tough.<\/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\/the-mediterranean-life-how-to-take-it-easy-in-barcelona\/#Beach_and_mountains\" title=\"Beach and mountains\">Beach and mountains<\/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\/the-mediterranean-life-how-to-take-it-easy-in-barcelona\/#Have_a_long_lunch\" title=\"Have\u00a0a long lunch\">Have\u00a0a long lunch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach_and_mountains\"><\/span>Beach and mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mediter-3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-64296\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-64296 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mediter-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mediter-3\" width=\"159\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a>The <strong>beach,<\/strong> along with the sun, is the most obvious source of <strong>relaxation<\/strong> for the majority of people coming here in search of a more pleasant existence. <strong>Barceloneta beach<\/strong>, despite being a top tourist area during sunny times, has spots where you can avoid the crowds and enjoy moments resembling life in a holiday resort. In seaside chill-out bars you can escape the fact that you are in one of the biggest and most densely inhabited cities of Europe. Walk further towards Poble Nou along <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/378\/la-barceloneta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Barceloneta<\/a> to find calmer spots.<\/p>\n<p>Before the tourist season is the perfect time to enjoy Barceloneta&#8217;s <strong>relaxing<\/strong> effect, and especially the early morning hours offer moments of calm seaside time. Go for a walk or a jog, and watch the sun rise as the city wakes up in the background. The road towards the W hotel is a good option.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to the sea, Barcelona has <strong>mountains<\/strong> and hills. And these include <strong>Montju\u00efc<\/strong>, a wonderful green area high above the sounds of the city. If you want more rugged natural environments, go towards <strong>Tibidabo<\/strong> or take an actual hiking path in the mountains.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_long_lunch\"><\/span>Have\u00a0a long lunch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mediter-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-64297\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-64297 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mediter-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mediter-2\" width=\"240\" height=\"163\" \/><\/a>You have the sea and the <strong>mountains,<\/strong> but <strong>relaxing in Barcelona<\/strong> does not need to mean going somewhere far from home or work. The 2-hour <strong>lunch break<\/strong> system might take getting used to, but it forces you to disconnect from work in the middle of a hectic day. A long lunch on a terrace followed by an unhurried coffee is definitely a good way to make life slower. So take your time like the locals! (In fact, in many jobs this 2-hour\u00a0 break cannot even be avoided.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And finally, the ultimate urban form of chilling out &#8211; <strong>rooftop terraces<\/strong>. You do not need a 5-star hotel for this, although <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelcasafuster.com\/en\/?gclid=CMiB55rducsCFYkMcwodKTYIrQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Casa Fuster<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelmajestic.es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Maj\u00e8stic<\/a> have absolutely stunning views. 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