New Year’s Eve in Barcelona with Windstar Cruises
The atmosphere of the winter months, calm and tranquil, without the summer crowds and long lines at the major points of interest, makes the Mediterranean even more appealing. Windstar Cruises, with the positioning of Star Legend from December to April along the Italian, French, and Spanish coasts, offers the opportunity to discover iconic ports such as Barcelona, Nice, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), and Rome in a completely different light.
The “Legendary Winter” of Star Legend includes a remarkable 3 overnights that will allow guests to enjoy cultural treasures, gourmet delights, and captivating history in an intimate setting and an unparalleled atmosphere, redefining the concept of winter travel in Europe. Among the overnights, Barcelona stands out, the sunny Catalan metropolis where the old meets the new, narrow alleys contrast with grand avenues, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you are greeted by the warm and welcoming smiles of the locals.
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Furthermore, Barcelona is also home to UNESCO sites such as Gaudí’s architecture or the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires towering hundreds of meters into the sky, Park Güell, and more; architectural wonders that guests can immerse themselves in thanks to Windstar’s excursions designed to offer an authentic experience with dives into local culture and alternatives for all tastes: from outdoor enthusiasts to foodies to history buffs.
The available excursions in Barcelona include:
– Gaudi’s Barcelona & Parc Guell, an immersion in the fascinating world and works of Barcelona’s most important architect, the famous Gaudí, with included entrances to Park Güell, a complex of gardens and one of Barcelona’s main tourist attractions thanks to its extraordinary and sinuous buildings, splendid mosaics, and benches covered in ceramics. La Pedrera (Casa Milà), which certainly represents Gaudì’s most important work. Tour also includes an external visit to Gaudí’s most famous work, the Sagrada Familia, and a stroll along Passeig de Gràcia for an external view of Casa Batlló, a vibrant building covered in thousands of multicolored tiles.
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– Barcelona Sights & Tapas, the discovery of Barcelona from a gastronomic perspective with a day of tapas. The tour includes a visit to the Montjuic hill, the highest point in the city and an excellent spot for taking some photos, to admire the best and most impressive views of Barcelona. After a tour of the Born district, through the narrow streets of this ancient neighborhood, and the Gothic Quarter to see the Barcelona Cathedral and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, one of the most beautiful Gothic-style monuments in the city, guests will find themselves on the waterfront where the tapas restaurant awaits them.
– Montserrat (with airport transfer), a 1-hour journey will take guests to Montserrat, a unique rocky mountain range that is home to the monastery where “La Moreneta,” the Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia, is venerated. The Benedictine community, which now counts about 80 monks, has served the sanctuary for almost 1,000 years. They dedicate themselves to a life of prayer, work, and welcoming pilgrims, making the place a space for dialogue, prayer, and culture. In addition to the monks, Montserrat is also home to the escolans who form the oldest white voice choir in Europe.
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– Barcelona Highlights Tour (with airport transfer), a city tour with a guide pointing out all the highlights as the bus travels along Via Laietana to see the exterior of the Cathedral de la Santa Creu I Santa Eulalia; Passeig de Gracia, flanked by several buildings designed by architect Gaudí such as Casa Batlló, an iconic landmark in Barcelona, and Casa Milà; and finally, guests will also be able to admire one of Gaudí’s masterpieces: the Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before concluding the tour in the El Mirador Alcaldeen garden with the most exceptional views of Barcelona and its imposing port.
Destinations, beautiful and must-see monuments, icons that will provide different emotions thanks to the period that allows you to immerse yourself in these places without the stress of crowds and to experience the city with a magical atmosphere, especially during the holiday season. Just think of the incredible opportunity to spend New Year’s Eve in this beautiful city with the fireworks show, but also to experience Christmas markets or skate on ice rinks.
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