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Off Season City Breaks: Barcelona

   Off Season City Breaks  Barcelona  Park Guell While on the surface Barcelona may be known for its'  stunning  sandy beaches that blend the hustle of the city with the tranquility of the ocean, what lies deeper is a culturally rich city that can be accessed whatever the season.  January: the month of New Year's resolutions, new lifestyle choices, and more crucially, the aftermath of indulgent Christmas spending sprees. While most anticipate the long awaited pay day at the end of the month, few linger over the thought of a city break. However, while purse strings may be tight as we welcome the new year, £100 can get you two nights stay in a four or five star hotel, and flights, in a city with immense cultural efflorescence:  Barcelona. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia  Granted not everyone envisages being anywhere near a beach in a coat or a jumper, the wonderfully picturesque Barcelona shatters this preju...