Barcelona

Gaudí's Mediterranean masterpiece — Modernist architecture, golden beaches and Catalan cuisine between the mountains and the sea.

SpainBest time: May–June and September–October

Country

Spain

Region

Europe

Best time

May–June and September–October

72°F / 22°C

Light rain 6 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Barcelona.

landmark

Sagrada Família

Gaudí's still-rising basilica of light and stone forests.

park

Park Güell

Mosaic terraces overlooking the city and sea.

experience

La Rambla & Boqueria Market

The famous promenade and its riot of fresh food.

historic

Gothic Quarter

Roman walls and medieval lanes around the cathedral.

landmark

Casa Batlló & Casa Milà

Gaudí's dragon-scaled and wave-stone houses on Passeig de Gràcia.

beach

Barceloneta Beach

City sand, chiringuitos and seafront cycling.

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Signature events

September

La Mercè

Human towers, fire runs and free concerts city-wide.

April

Sant Jordi

Books and roses — Catalonia's Valentine's Day.

Getting there & around

Metro + buses cover everything; the Aerobús and R2 Nord train link El Prat airport. Bicing bikes and your feet do the rest.

BCN

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

large airport

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Barcelona

City and municipality in Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain after Madrid. With a population of 1.7 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous…

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