Stay Healthy: Pointers for First-Time Senior Visitors to Barcelona
Barcelona is a treasure trove of sights, sounds, and color catering to all types of visitors from children and teenagers to adults and seniors. Statista estimates that in 2016, 14.5% of its visitors are 45-54 years old while 6.6% belongs to the 55-64 age group and 3% are 65 years or older. For mature adults who are on their first visit to this vibrant city, its offerings can become overwhelming. Here are easy ways to stay fit and healthy in Barcelona for a visit that is memorable and fun.
Get Your Exercise
What better way to get some or plenty of movement by taking advantage of the city’s outstanding attractions? Think of palm-lined avenues at Las Ramblas flanked by shops and eateries and some interesting museums. Do take up one of the fantastic walking tours offered by travel operators in Barcelona. If you are up to it, cycling is also a great way to see the city and get exercise. Worried about keeping pace with people younger than you? Book a custom-made tour adapted to your schedule and physical ability. Segway tours are options suitable for seniors with limited mobility while benefiting from being outdoors. Of course, there is always the superb Barcelona public transport if you cannot climb Montjuic Hill after an exhausting tour of La Sagrada Familia. Just stay healthy during your holidays, its invigorating!
Eat Healthily in Barcelona
It is easy to lose sight of your health goals by indulging wantonly in the food offerings of the city. After all, this is Barcelona, known for its delicious tapas and fine Catalan wine. That’s not to say you should not try local foods at all. On the contrary, Catalans are very innovative and this creativity is also visible in their dishes, plus the Catalan cuisine is quite healthy. For example, samfaina is like ratatouille and is full of vegetables that are healthy and good for you. Fresh fruits and vegetables are key ingredients in local dishes that offer health benefits. In addition, the seafood is fresh so you have plenty of choices when it comes to local dining for which you might want to explore one of these great restaurants with scenic views in Barcelona. And last but not least, you can always prepare yourself a healthy meal at the place you are staying.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of fluids ensures that you stay hydrated especially if you are visiting Barcelona during the hot summer months where temperatures can soar up to 37°C. Luckily, there are plenty of juice bars dotted around the city for healthy breaks. From apple to orange or perhaps an exotic flavor that you would like to try, these bars offer healthy fruit or vegetable juice choices that will give you energy while sightseeing or simply people watching at a sidewalk café. You can even indulge in vegan sweets that are wholesome so be sure to try one of these juice bars on your way to the Picasso Museum or Park Guell.
A visit to one of Europe’s most animated cities is an unforgettable journey. For seniors on a trip to Barcelona, it is possible to stick to healthy traveling routineswhile enjoying the pleasures of an urban capital that offers interesting fare from quirky architecture and green parks to tasty grub and a lively nightlife.
In case you are interested in gastronomy and healthy life, why not joining a culinary walk with us that showcase the best of the healthy Mediterranean lifestyle, uncover amazing sites beyond the tourist-trail and gets you to learn tons of amazing tips to keep a healthy life. You can choose between Authentic Barcelona Foods, a Bodegas culinary walk or a Wine and Tapas Stroll, all are a nice pace and with enough foods and drinks to keep you well energized.
All the best!