February in Madrid might still be off-season, yet it can be fully considered the month of culture due to various festivals, celebrations, and fairs taking place here. Compared to other European cities, the winter in Madrid is quite mild, and if you layer a bit more, you will be able to enjoy Madrid to the fullest. If you do get cold though, there is a great traditional way to warm up. Read on and find out what it is!
February in Barcelona
February might be the off-season for tourism in Barcelona, as it is still quite chilly here. Don’t get thrown off by this though, this month is full of traditional events, festivals and activities (far better than the cheesy Valentine’s day!), and keeping in mind the friendlier accommodation and flight prices, it is well worth visiting and celebrating the end of winter here!
District of the month – Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Lying in the northwestern part of the city and covering around 20 km2 of the total city’s area is January’s featured district – Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. It is one of the largest districts in Barcelona and even though quite near the center (considering the easy access to the public transport), it offers a calm getaway from all the hustle & bustle there.
A guide to vegetarian & vegan Barcelona
A vegetarian and vegan food scene has been spreading in the world for quite some time now, and a cosmopolitan city like Barcelona is no exception. With so many veggie-friendly places, vegetarians and vegans will have no difficulty enjoying the Catalan capital to the fullest!