Barcelona is a very popular travel destination, and I finally understood why after living 7 years in Italy and 2 years in Austria.
The year before the Pandemic, I and my friends from Hyderabad planned an epic Euro trip that would start in Vienna and end in Barcelona. Although we had fun everywhere we went, Barcelona was definitely the most welcoming place. We had no trouble making friends at all. In fact, I literally partied till a few hours before my flight using the same taxi from the club to pick up my bags from the Airbnb and head to the airport.
So what do I really like about Barcelona or Spain? Indian tourists will love the climate in Spain. There is something about the terrain and climate on the Iberian peninsula that feels so familiar. Living in Vorarlberg, Austria the terrain here by the Swiss border is a contrast to coastal Spain.
According to a study by Spanish and American researchers , mineral dust from the African regions of the Sahara brought about the reddish soil in the Mediterranean regions. I never miss an opportunity to hit the beach for a swim.
But having spent some quality swimming time in Croatia a few days before my Barcelona trip, I ignored this lovely sandy long beach in Barcelona. You can never get bored if you have a beach in town. Barcelona is a melting pot of cultures. This makes the food interesting as you have more variety. Moreover, eating out is great for the budget here.
