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Between scenic mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, discover lively tapas bars, golden beaches, and creative architecture from the works of Antoni Gaudi. Start your journey here to see all that Barcelona has to offer. As well as make trip planning as easy as can be with the best experiences and tips.
Relevant posts to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!
What to do in Barcelona for those who want to see incredible sites and learn about the local culture.
Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.
Tapas, paella, and renowned bars can be found everywhere in the city. If you’re not sure where to start then try these delicious spots first! As for tipping, 5-10% is common/appreciated.
For convenient access to most of the popular tourist sites, as well as shopping, nightlife, and restaurants, book your accommodation within the red zone on the map. Some of the favoured neighbourhoods are:
• Gothic Quarter
• El Raval
• El Born
• Eixample
On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 130 euros. This includes accommodation (if you are splitting with another person), attractions, food, drinks, and miscellaneous items.
Average prices (EUR)
Water € 1
Coffee € 2-3
Cocktail € 10-15
Lunch € 15-25
Dinner € 25-50
The best time to visit is from April-October when the weather is warmest. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 1 week. Moreover, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.
March: Beer Festival
April/May: Easter
June: Primavera Sound Festival
June: Sonar Festival
September: La Merce Festival
September 11: Dia de Catalunya
December 31: New Years Eve
Getting to Barcelona is easy by plane, train, and bus. The main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN). While there, you can find local taxis and UBER. As well as a the metro and public transportation, which is much cheaper and convenient.
Travel Tip: Use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices, and find buses & trains on Omio
Emergency Number: 112
Calling Code: +34
Outlet Types: C & F
Travel Insurance: Get yours with Safety Wing
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