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Barcelona Named Best Summer Destination
Published: Fri 21 Jun 2013 at 13:00
Updated: Fri 21 Jun 2013 at 13:01
The number of cheap flights to Barcelona booked every day is a testament to its popularity. On top of the tourist count, however, Barcelona has been recently voted in the top 25 summer destinations by users of travel website Gogobot, scoring the number one spot.
Around 2.5 million people voted for their choice of top summer destinations, which included an exclusive pick of the likes of Barcelona, Ibiza, San Diego and Nice. Barcelona rose in front of more than 60,000 other holiday destinations to claim the top spot due to its famous landmarks, beautiful weather, and its world famous and highly successful football team.
A Different Culture and Desirable Weather
According to insiders, the destinations picked by the holidaymakers fell in a wide range of categories. This suggests that tourists are seeking out more exotic holidays, travelling further afield to experience more culture. The availability of cheap flights to Barcelona and many other destinations makes this more possible nowadays.
Another trend highlighted by the results is the fact that many tourists want to escape from the reality and monotony of everyday life in the UK. Barcelona is the top choice for UK holidaymakers due to its different culture and more desirable weather, making it stand out to them as exciting.
Cheap flights to Barcelona from Jet2.com take just under two hours from the UK, meaning it is an ideal location to take a break. There are many landmarks that receive numerous tourists every year, especially the Camp Nou stadium and the Sagrada Familia, and its coastal location makes it attractive to beach and sea lovers as well.