Barcelona

Architecture, food, football, and bright color mosaics.

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most beautiful and vibrant cities. Situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is home to stunning architecture, a lively nightlife, and some of the best food in the world.

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Walk down the wide streets of the Gothic Quarter, marvel at the intricate designs of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia or explore the trendy boutiques and restaurants of the Eixample district. Spend your evenings enjoying delicious tapas and traditional paella, or sampling the city's excellent nightlife. With so much to see and do, Barcelona is a city that never fails to disappoint.

Average temperatures during the day in Barcelona.

September

21°

Oct

17°

Nov

12°

Dec

9°

Jan

9°

Feb

9°

Mar

11°

Apr

13°

May

16°

Jun

20°

Jul

23°

Aug

23°

Average temperatures during the day in Barcelona.

What to do in Barcelona

The best places for women to travel alone

Article from August 2023 with 16 places

Eat all the tapas and take a dip in the ocean

It is not a surprise that Barcelone is ranked highly on the list of top places for solo female travelers due to its high levels of safety and its vibrant culture. The city is filled with amazing sights and experiences, such as Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces, the colorful tapas scene, and the beautiful Mediterranean beaches. It also has excellent public transportation, making it easy to get around.

Additionally, Barcelona is home to many female-friendly amenities, such as female-only hostels and female-only beach cabins. Finally, Barcelona is known for its welcoming attitude towards women and its relaxed, laid-back vibe, creating a safe and welcoming environment for female travelers. Famous for its rich history, culture and cuisine, it is almost a crime if you visit Barcelona without having one or two or ten tapas meals.

The 20 most bike-friendly cities in the world

Article from January 2023 with 20 places

More cycling options than most

Barcelona offers high-quality and extensive cycle infrastructure, which includes segregated bike lanes, bike-friendly streets, and bike-sharing. This cycling infrastructure is also well connected to other forms of public transport, making it easy to get around the city. Many locals recommend using bike-sharing services or double locks as, unfortunately, bike theft is widespread.

Bike to the beach

Barcelona is a beautiful city with a diverse range of cycling options, leisurely rides along the beachfront, sportive cycling routes, and mountain biking trails. The city also has an extensive network of greenways, which are dedicated cycling routes that offer a pleasant and safe cycling experience in natural beauty.

What people say about Barcelona

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Osian A Seren

Ymeising!

Zachary Fisher

I didn't love it but I know most people do.

Giannos Georgiou

When we decided to visit Barcelona a few months ago we knew that we would visit places to learn about history, see a variety of great architecture and visit the Camp Nou Museum which was a lifelong dream for me. A was never a football fan but I enjoy learning about history on a variety of topics in general.

That specific trip to Barcelona was one of the best trips I ever had from a variety of perspectives for me as human. The buildings in Barcelona are something spectacular, the churches are stunning, and the architecture is beautiful, I’ve visited a lot of places before going to Barcelona but the buildings there had something unique, I wish that I could share my photos. Something I didn’t liked a lot was that the food is very expensive there in general compared to the amount of food you are getting, but there is a variety of bars and restaurants that offer amazing food for a great price even tho the quantity is low.

One of my favorite parts was when I walked along La Rambla! it was so crowded, and the people had so much positive personalities which is something I will never forget. Barcelona is a very interesting city, with great architecture and a diverse culture.

- G.Georgiou

Christa Adams

I've actually lived in Barcelona for going on four years. It's a great city in a lot of ways and in a lot of other ways it's not.

It can be quite smelly, especially in summer. Prices are constantly inflating, and pickpocketing is a MAJOR issue in the city.

However, it's got a lot to offer. Gorgeous Gaudi architecture, fantastic and affordable bars, and great food. When in Barcelona, definitely order a glass of vermut! It's a must! And if you're on a budget, go to Carrer de Blai for cheap drinks, tapas, and endless pinchos.

Anders

I left Barcelona just yesterday after my second visit to the city. The first visit was many years ago, and it was barely a visit as it was a day trip from Calella where I was playing in a handball youth tournament with my team. We basically arrived, went to a pub, and stayed there until it was time to head back :)

This time around I explored the city by foot and public transport during two days. Barcelona is a very fun and lively city! People are out and about, and it is busy in many of the central parts even with less tourists during what is currently (hopefully) the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even though it is big and busy, it feels pretty relaxed. And it is great that the city stretches all the way from the green hills to the beautiful ocean. We went to the Barceloneta Beach which was nice and convenient.

There are a crazy amount of yummy options for food, and many things to see. We walked up La Rambla, visited Park Guell and Sagrada Familia, but most of the time we simply wandered around and stopped at small restaurants.

Barcelona is very pedestrian friendly with wide sidewalks even on busy boulevards, and public transport worked very well. I really liked it, and will be back!