Visit Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona travel guide since 1996. Expertise and tips for exploring Barcelona city.
Your holiday in Barcelona and Catalonia
Planning your journey to Barcelona? Welcome to our travel guide dedicated to Barcelona, Spain, the vibrant capital of Catalonia! There's no shortage of attractions in Barcelona for lovers of art, architecture, contemporary culture, Mediterranean traditions or simply partying. Among the attractions of your stay in Barcelona are monuments such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Milà, Gaudí's marvellous modernist jewels on UNESCO's World Heritage List. And museums such as the Picasso Museum and the Joan Miró Foundation. But visiting Barcelona also means strolling along the Ramblas, getting lost in the Gothic Quarter, lounging on the beach, finding the best restaurants and bars, going out at night or shopping. We're also here to advise you on the best accommodation, understand the airport and metro, buy your tickets for absolutely any activities in Barcelona, from FC Barcelona tickets to the Barcelona City Pass that makes your getaway more economical. Finally, get ready with Barcelona's 15-day weather forecast.
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Things to see in Barcelona
What to do in Barcelona in June 2024?
Festivals and cultural events in June 2024
In June 2024, the Catalan capital has a packed calendar of events, including the Sónar electronic music festival, the immersive exhibition on Joaquín Sorolla, the traditional festival of Saint John (23-24 June), the Greek summer festival and the Cruïlla music festival...
Barcelona Beaches
Barcelona beaches for sun worshippers! We tell you where the beaches are, which are our favorites, what sports to do there...
Barcelona Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is dedicated to Saint Eulalia. Founded in the 13th century and completed in the 15th. Barcelona Cathedral is famous for its impressive Catalan Gothic architecture and its chapels decorated with sculptures and paintings. It also houses many treasures, including the relics of Saint Eulalia.
Barrio Gótico - Pla de la Seu, 3Gothic quarter Barcelona
Tour of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona city centre.
Visit the Gothic Quarter, the "Barrio Gótico", the medieval centre of Barcelona. A real labyrinth! Around the Cathedral, get lost in the narrow streets. Discover the oldest antique shops, candle shops, umbrella shops, and other famous pastry shops. It is here, just a stone's throw away, that the most important historical events in the history of the Catalan capital were played out.
Where to stay in Barcelona?
Hotels in the city centre
Our selection of the best hotels
The centre of Barcelona is called Ciutat Vella. It is the old town and its districts such as the Eixample, El Raval, El Born, El Gótico and Barceloneta. It’s for sure the ideal area to be during vacation. This guide and handmade selection of city centre hotels will help you to book according to your budget and likes.
Hotels in the Gothic Quarter Barcelona
The Gothic Quarter is an area full of history and charm, and a stay in one of its hotels will allow you to discover an authentic medieval atmosphere. Hotels in the Gothic Quarter Barcelona are an excellent choice for those looking for accommodation close to the city's main tourist attractions, such as Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Reial..
Hotels near the Sagrada Familía
Discover the city on foot by staying at one of our carefully selected hotels near the Sagrada Familía. Soak up the city's lively atmosphere and explore Gaudí's architectural wonders while enjoying the ideal location of your accommodation.
Barcelona Beach Hotels
Welcome sun, sand, and farniente lovers! Barcelona is a city on the Mediterranean Sea that offers beautiful and lively beaches made for you. This is our selection of hotels near the sea, near the harbour, at the Barceloneta or by seafront.
What’s hot in Barcelona!
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Direkte
9 seats to heaven
Located in the heart of the lively Boqueria market, Direkte is a unique establishment. With only 9 seats around a counter, this restaurant offers an intimate, interactive experience where chefs Arnau Muñío and Shu Zhang prepare dishes in front of you that are a blend of Catalan fusion, Asian, slow food... Everything we love!
El Raval - C/ de les Cabres, 13 -
Les Enfants Brillants
The essence of Club Culture
In the heart of the city, just a stone's throw from the bustling Rambla, Les Enfants Brillants is a club that embodies the quintessence of club culture.
Ciutat Vella - Carrer de Guàrdia, 3 -
Monocrom
Natural wines and Catalan cuisine... It's just perfect.
A cheerful team, excellent natural wines and good food: that's the trifecta of Monocrom, a great wine bar located just 11 minutes' walk from Casa Vicens, Gaudi's very first masterpiece. Or how to combine culture and culinary pleasure.
Sarriá / San Gervasio - Pl. de Cardona, 4 -
Gatblau
Creative and authentic plant-based cuisine
The Gatblau restaurant offers ultra-creative, slow-food vegetarian cuisine. Reasonable prices for a journey constantly renewed by chef Pere Carrió... Worth a visit.
Eixample left - carrer Comte Borrell, 122
Visit Catalonia : Best Points of Interest
The Costa Brava
Figueres, Girona, Montserrat..
Natural beauty, endless miles of sandy beaches and summer sunshine. The Costa Brava is not only a vacation's heaven but also a cultural region with museums and points of interest. The country of Salvador Dali!
The Costa Dorada
Tarragona, Sitges, Delta del Ebro..
A marine littoral of 216 kilometers long and 786 hectares of spacious beaches with clean fine sand and transparent shallow water. But the past is never really far, with cities like Tarragona a "World Heritage City" by UNESCO...
Catalonia Best Tours
Private & small groups
2 days for visiting North Catalonia, one day trips to Figueres, Girona, a Montserrat tour, Tarragona and a lot more like one day in the Pyrennees mountains, a Cava wine tasting, a cheese testing and even golf.. A great way to see more of our region!
PortAventura Tickets
For children as well as adults..
Discover the fantastic world of PortAventura theme park:
> Fast entrance tickets
> Access to all attractions and shows: "Silver River Flume, Grand Canyon Rapids, Furius Baco, SesamoAventura..."
> One hour from Barcelona!
Montserrat Spain Tours
Swap the chaos of the city for the mountains
An hour's drive northwest of the big city, Montserrat is both a breathtaking mountain range and a place of recollection. Visit our page dedicated to this major symbol of Catalan culture to find our thematic guided tours like: Montserrat tapas and wine tour, visit of Montserrat Monastery and much more..
City Guide
Best time to visit Barcelona
Temperatures
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year | |
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Average high °C (°F) |
13.6 (56.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.8 (60.4) |
18.6 (65.5) |
21.7 (71.1) |
25.9 (78.6) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
26.1 (79) |
22.7 (72.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) |
9.4 (48.9) |
10.0 (50) |
12.0 (53.6) |
14.1 (57.4) |
17.8 (64) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
12.9 (55.2) |
9.8 (49.6) |
16.7 (62.1) |
Average low °C (°F) |
5.2 (41.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
7.9 (46.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.1 (57.4) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.2 (70.2) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.8 (58.6) |
9.3 (48.7) |
5.8 (42.4) |
12.7 (54.9) |
Precipitation mm (inches) |
41 (1.61) |
39 (1.54) |
42 (1.65) |
49 (1.93) |
59 (2.32) |
42 (1.65) |
20 (0.79) |
61 (2.4) |
85 (3.35) |
91 (3.58) |
58 (2.28) |
51 (2.01) |
(25.2) |
Avg. precipitation days | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 62 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 149 | 163 | 200 | 220 | 244 | 262 | 310 | 282 | 219 | 180 | 146 | 138 | 2,524 |
Source: Wikipédia |
Barcelona in figures
Where is Barcelona? Located on the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona is Spain's second-largest city after Madrid. The capital of Catalonia, known for its unique architecture, beaches, lively nightlife and rich culture, welcomes some 24 million tourists every year. Paradoxically, its 1.6 million inhabitants manage these visitors perfectly well, as the city is spread out and its tourist districts very central.
Profile of tourists coming to Barcelona in 2022
Gender: 36.3% women, 67.7% men
Average age: 37.6
Reason for visiting Barcelona:
- Vacation: 67.7%
- business trip: 18.7%,
- personal or other 1: 3.6%.
Means of transport:
- Plane 62.8%,
- private vehicle 22.3%,
- train 10.7%,
- other 4.2%.
Among travelers arriving at Barcelona airport:
- 89.4% are European,
- 2.7% African,
- 5% American
- 2.9% Asian.
49.7% have never been to Barcelona before,
50.3% are returning for at least the second time.
Tourist profile
- 43.6% of tourists come as a couple,
- 26.4% alone,
- 15% with their children
- 14.6% with friends.