Introduction
Barcelona is one of the most colorful, historic, architecturally pleasing, tasty, and energetic cities anywhere in Europe. Not surprisingly it attracts millions of tourists annually, and if the reader is looks into the travel the plans, he or she might be curious to know more whether it is possible to visit the destination in March. To guide you in making a decision, in this article, we will look at the weather, events and everything else that you need to know.
Weather in March
March is the month of transition between winter and spring in Barcelona. Although most people feel the onset of spring as soon as the weather starts getting warmer, the month of March is still not very stable. Average daily temperatures vary between 10 to 17 centigrade with cooler nighttime temperatures so there is need to layer up. Furthermore, despite the fact that March does not belong to the rainy season, Barcelona receives quite a lot of rain this month, so you should take an umbrella or a raincoat with you.
Tourist Crowds
Hence, despite the fact that it is a spring month, March is thought to be a low season in Barcelona in terms of attracting tourists. Yes, it is possible to make a tour for individual tourists; however crowds, in general are fewer, and therefore such attractions as Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic district will be visited without a need to line up. This is always a good chance to get around the city on a slower pace.
Festivals and Events
Cultural celebrations are a great pleasure in March, and Barcelona is no exception to the rule. Among them, the most popular is the Barcelona Beer Festival during which you may taste truly unique beers produced by local and foreign breweries. Another popular event is inside – Barcelona International Jazz Festival with participation of the famous Jazz musician of the whole world . Such events can be effective in total submersion into local culture as well as enjoying a show or a concert of outright best performers in the world.
Outdoor Activities
Surprisingly, March could be a great month to spend outside in Barcelona. Being less busy and hot in comparison to the previous months, it is the best time to get acquainted with the city’s green areas and shores. One can just have a walk at Park de la Ciutadella rent a bicycle, have a picnic on Montjuïc Hill or may bike along the coast line. The only thing you have to make sure is that you have a weather forecast and then go out as the weather dictates.
Flower Season
If you are a fan of nature, coming to Barcelona in March means being able to see the city in a bloom. Whereas in Spring citizens of the city enjoy seeing flowers such as cherry blossoms, tulips or daffodils in parks and gardens. Park de la Ciutadella which is another popular park will display magnificent red flowers which match the park colors during this time of the year where as Park Güell is famous for its flowers of all the different kinds of colors. Do not forget to take your camera to be able to take photos of the artistic floral works.
Conclusion
March is also another perfect time to visit the city if you are not so crazy about the heat. As there may be some showers, and temperature drops, it is ideal to visit major attractions without crowds of tourists. This is because it is culturally vibrant with so many events, usually has very fine weather for most outdoor activities and then there are the flowers which starts flowering in March. Therefore bring your luggage, expect on-and-off showers and be ready to embrace the culture of this unique city Barcelona.
