Barcelona travel guide
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona travel guide

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Gaudí architecture, tapas and Mediterranean beaches in one buzzing city. The best time to visit Barcelona is May, June, August and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, August
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Barcelona

The best time to visit Barcelona is May, June, August and October. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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10°
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12°
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15°
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18°
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25°
J
25°
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25°
A
21°
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18°
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13°
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11°
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Top things to do in Barcelona

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

EADA Business School
EADA Business School
EADA Business School is an international business school located in Barcelona. It was founded in 1957, and became one of the first Spanish institutions to run manager training prog
~$5 · 1.5h
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Gaixample
The Gaixample, a portmanteau of gai and eixample, is the nickname of a central area in Barcelona's Eixample district where, since the end of the 20th century, many gay shops, bars,
~$5 · 1.5h
Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona
Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona
The Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, also called the Episcopal Public Library of the Seminary of Barcelona is a library located in the building of the Conciliar Seminary of B
~$5 · 1.5h
Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona
Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona
The Geological Museum of the Barcelona Seminary is a natural history museum situated inside the Barcelona Conciliar Seminary in Barcelona. The museum was established in 1874 and wo
~$15 · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Barcelona
Taste the signature dishes of Barcelona.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Barcelona itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · EADA Business School12:30 · Gaixample16:00 · Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona16:00 · Museum of Modernism Barcelona
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Day 3
09:00 · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample12:30 · Eixample16:00 · Rambla de Catalunya
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Day 4
09:00 · Mayoral Gallery12:30 · University of Barcelona16:00 · Disfrutar

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Barcelona itinerary →

Barcelona travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?+

The best months to visit Barcelona are May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Barcelona?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Barcelona, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Barcelona expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Barcelona (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Barcelona?+

Popular highlights include EADA Business School, Gaixample, Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona and Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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