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Every region of Spain prides itself on autonomy and a cultural-uniqueness that is void from the rest of the country, and none more so than the province of Catalonia.<\/p>\n

\"Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n

What is commonly known as the most expensive region of Spain, with its capital being widely accepted as the nation\u2019s dearest city, there is an old saying in Catalonia, \u201cBarcelona es bona si la bossa sona\u201d, translating as \u201cBarcelona is good when your pockets are full.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whilst it is very possible to spend a small fortune is the stylish and cosmopolitan Catalan capital, contrary to popular perception, it is possible to do Barcelona on a budget \u2013 Here\u2019s how!<\/p>\n

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Visit a festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rarely a week goes by when Barcelona is not holding some kind of explosive and highly entertaining festival. Whilst many of Barcelona\u2019s most popular sites and attractions charge quite a hefty entrance fee, most festivals and fiestas are free to enter and are there to be celebrated.<\/p>\n

In fact attending a festival in Barcelona, such as La Merce in September, is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona on a budget and\u00a0witness the unique culture of this fascinating Spanish city.<\/p>\n

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Visit a museum on a Sunday afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an attempt to increase the waning number of tourists visiting Barcelona\u2019s many museums, the city\u2019s council made entrance into all the museums in the city free on a Sunday afternoon and extended the opening hours until 8pm \u2013 Now you have no excuse not to witness some of the oldest, rarest and most fascinating artefacts Barcelona is home to.<\/p>\n

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Menu del dia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eating out in restaurants can be a \u2018dear do\u2019 in Barcelona. To help keep costs down look for restaurants that offer a \u2018Menu del dia\u2019 \u2013 menu of the day \u2013 which consists of a set menu of three courses often for less than 10 euros per person.<\/p>\n

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Make your trip to Barcelona outside \u2018high season\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Touristy areas always put the prices up during high season, such as the summer holidays and Christmas, with Barcelona being no exception.<\/p>\n

Visiting the awe-inspiring Catalan capital in \u2018quieter\u2019 periods can prove to be much less expensive. Springtime is an especially great time to visit Barcelona, as not only is the weather beginning to warm up without being stifling hot, and the streets not too laden with tourists, but you will also find you\u2019ll get a much better deal in restaurants, hotels and attractions than a couple of weeks later in the peak tourist season.<\/p>\n

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