A Christmas Getaway to Barcelona ?

Spain is one of the best countries to be during public holidays and festivals. Christmas is no exception. Here is a guide to their traditions around this time: (Don’t forget to buy a loved one some red underwear on New Years eve and eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight) www.idealspain.com/pages/information/ChristmasInSpain.htm

Barcelona has got to be one of the coolest cities in Europe especially when there are festivities to be had. The picture here is of Barcelona at Christmas and it is certainly a lively place to visit in the festive season. Here is a complete guide to what shops, restaurants and tourist attractions are open during Christmas in Barcelona, including interactive map:
www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/barcelona-christmas.html

Get an idea from a couple’s journal from last Christmas doing the Barcelona tour thing: realtravel.com/barcelona-journals-j1582480.html

On the other hand how about incorporating a language course over the festive season with all the trimmings thrown in: www.cactuslanguage.com/en/book/course.php?course_id=337

If you want a flamenco Christmas maybe Jerez is the place to be:

“Christmas is here. Jerez dresses up for the festivities. Thousands of light bulbs illuminate the downtown area. The town is decked out. It is a time for celebration. Despite the low winter temperatures, thousands of Jerez inhabitants take to the streets. It is a dearly loved time, a time for family. Encounters and re-encounters. Indelible moments. Zambombas. Yes, that so peculiar festival belonging to Jerez's popular heritage which is held every month of December. The magic of a genuine tradition. Gatherings of Christmas songs, of Christmas carols to a flamenco beat.”
Flamencoworld.com

Hotels in Jerez and more at Christmas:
www.timeout.com/travel/jerez/seasonal.html

For latest offers to Spain:
travel.guardian.co.uk/readeroffers/spain