Notable on this list from Budget Travel: Barcelona!
Hello, we have been saying this for years, but thanks BT for finally getting this in your recognized destinations!
Here is what BT says: “Why 2015. Americans finally seem to be flocking to a sweet spot that’s long been a great vacation getaway for Europeans: Cataluña (Catalonia), a region in southern Spain that includes trendy cities like Barcelona as well as off-the-beaten-path places like Sitges, Figueres, and Montserrat. Rates are on the rise, but still more affordable here than in other parts of Europe.
“What to do. Get your Gaudí on by visiting La Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and La Pedrera at Casa Milà—just be sure to book your tickets online ahead of time to avoid being locked out of something you came all the way to Barcelona to see. The options are endless: Stroll La Rambla, get your fill of tapas and sangria, visit La Boqueria market, relax on the beach at Barceloneta, watch the free Magic Fountains of Montjuic light, music, and fountains show, or see a flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen. Viator offers several day trips from Barcelona for those wanting to visit nearby Montserrat Mountain, Sitges, or artist Salvador Dalí’s former home in Figueres”
Read more: http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/10-best-budget-destinations-for-2015,51558/#ixzz3TGoMGGiN
At Pure Adventures; we know! For 10 years+, our best selling trip is our Catalonia Gastronomic Cycling Tour! And, even closer to Barcelona, in 2015 we released our Barcelona Wine Country Cycling Tour. We are trying to stay ahead of the masses and on this trip you won’t even know you are that close to Barcelona and the tourist won’t know how good you have it either!