Barcelona

A vibrant Mediterranean city where Gaudi's surreal architecture meets golden beaches and a buzzing nightlife. Barcelona's energy is infectious, from the packed tapas bars of the Gothic Quarter to the tree-lined Las Ramblas.

Best time to visit

May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Essentials

Currency: EUR
Language: Spanish / Catalan
Timezone: Madrid

Average temperatures

Jan 14°Feb 15°Mar 17°Apr 19°May 22°Jun 26°Jul 29°Aug 29°Sep 26°Oct 22°Nov 17°Dec 14°

Things to do

Marvel at Park GuellWalk Las RamblasRelax on Barceloneta BeachExplore the Gothic QuarterVisit La Boqueria MarketWatch FC Barcelona at Camp Nou

Local cuisine

TapasPaellaPan con tomateChurros con chocolate

The Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, has been under construction since 1882. Its towering spires and intricate facades blend Gothic and Art Nouveau styles in a way unlike anything else on Earth.