¿Qué pasa en Barcelona en noviembre?

Whereas some cities probably sink to rest until the next spring from now on – Barcelona is definitely not one of them. There is plenty to explore and to discover, even during one of the greyest months of the year.

Por: Josep Ma. Rosell

The weather is still pleasant with an average temperature of around fifteen degrees during the whole month. However, it is starting to get slightly cooler and unfortunately the sun won’t show up every day anymore. The positive aspect though is that Barcelona’s beauty can be enjoyed without fearing a heat stroke!

In general, the eleventh month of the year has a rather relaxed start since the first day of the month is a public holiday in Spain and Barcelona (for all those who were part of a crazy Halloween party these are pretty good news, right?) It is All Saints’ Day and it is a Spanish tradition to attend church services in honor of Catholic saints and to visit and beautify family graves with flowers and enlightened candles.

Otro acontecimiento destacado de este año es el eclipse solar del 3 de noviembre. Ese día la luna pasa directamente entre la Tierra y el sol, bloqueando todas las partes del astro rey. Por suerte, es domingo y las excusas para no verlo no valen. Alrededor de la hora de comer debería estar fuera para disfrutar de este espectáculo.

In the second week of November the World Press Photo Exhibition will open its doors for all who want to marvel at the best of the last year’s photojournalism from all around the world. It will take place at the Contemporary Culture Centre Barcelona (CCCB).

Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, me gustaría mencionar la Barcelona Shopping Night a finales de mes. Se puede considerar el pistoletazo de salida de la temporada de compras navideñas y, sobre todo, a las mujeres les encantará pasear por el Paseo de Gracia durante toda la noche hasta la una de la madrugada. Además, esta noche comenzará la fabulosa iluminación de la ciudad y el patinaje sobre hielo al aire libre también suele abrir sus puertas en Placa Catalunya.

So, let’s brave the colder days and experience Barcelona at its best with a hot chocolate in our hands!