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About Barcelona
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a coastal city of 1.6 million inhabitants. The city has world-class museums, beautiful architecture and streets filled with the aromas and rhythms of Catalonia. Gaudí's fantastic buildings are one of the highlights of Barcelona with his first house, Casa Vicens, until his final masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. Barcelona is an excellent family destination with the beats of Catalan music at the Palau de la Musica Catalana and heading out to the streets and squares to feel the atmosphere of Barcelona at dusk.
In Barcelona, there are more than 50 art and history museums. The famous children's drawings by the greatest Spanish artist at the Picasso Museum are a delight with the Maritime Museum and shipyards topping up the Barcelona trip. Read on to know more and plan a perfect Barcelona vacation.
Quick Guide to Barcelona
A Barcelona trip is incomplete without checking these top city attractions on your bucket list. Some of the famous places to visit in Barcelona are:
- What to See: La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Arc de triomf, Casa Mila, Tibidabo/Camp Nou, Park Guell.
- What to do: Visit the San José Market, Walk through the Gothic Quarter, do horror tours, wander in the Garcia neighbourhood, hang out at the beaches, try casinos, get holy at Barcelona Cathedral.
- What to know: Buy the Barcelona travel pass, beware of pickpockets, head for good tapas, lunch at Boqueria market.
How To Travel to Barcelona
Due to its geographical position, it is possible to access Barcelona by air, bus or train from other cities in Spain, France, Italy and many more.
- Train
Most of the trains arrive at Sants Station, the main one in the city and accessible both by urban bus and by metro or taxi. Another important station is the Estación de Francia, which is also served by long-distance Renfe train lines.
- Bus
Many buses to Barcelona go to Estació del Nord, very close to the city centre and from where you can access both the metro and urban buses and Cercanías trains at the nearby Arc de Triomf station. The second most important bus station in Barcelona is Sants, which is intermodal with the railway.
- Plane
El Prat Airport has flights to Barcelona from all over the world. It is perfectly connected to the city centre either by Cercanías train, by urban bus or by the Aerobús shuttle bus, which arrives in a few minutes at the main stations in Barcelona.
Top Bus Routes to and From Barcelona
Thanks to the amazing interconnectivity of Barcelona with other Spanish cities, to plan day trips from Barcelona to other famous cities in Spain, here are some routes which might help you:
- Barcelona to Albacete
- Barcelona to Bilbao
- Barcelona to Cartagena
- Barcelona to Huelva
- Barcelona to Lugo
- Barcelona to Madrid
- Barcelona to Marbella
- Barcelona to Palma
- Barcelona to Seville
- Barcelona to Valencia
Top Things To Do in Barcelona
Based on your different interests related to history, adventure, art or for kids, we have put together a list of places to visit in Barcelona, which are surely not to be missed:
- Adventure
Escape rooms, Montjuic cable cars, FC Barcelona Museum, Kayaking and Snorkeling tour to Costa Brava, Horseback Riding Tour in Natural Park, Helicopter Flight and Sailing Experience Barcelona Unique Package.
- Art
The National Museum of Art of Catalonia, Museum Piccaso, Josep Lluís Sert, Museu Marítim de Barcelona, Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, MNAC Palau Nacional, Centre for Contemporary Culture, Museum of Modern Art in Raval.
- Kids
The Barcelona Science Museum, Casa Battlo, La Rambla food market, magic fountain shows, Park Guell, Cuitadella Park, Aquarium of Barcelona, Chocolate museum, Port Aventura theme park, hop-on hop-off bus tour, Barcelona zoo.
- History
Mercat de Bellcaire, Sant Felip Neri, Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, Erotic Museum of Barcelona, Arc de Triomf, Sagrada familia, Barrio Gotico, Poble Espanyol, Las Ramblas, L'Eixample.
Top Tourist Attractions in Barcelona
Casa Batlló
One of the most popular modernist architectures of the 20th century, Casa Batlo is now a museum. Casa Batlo is a modernist building and a creation by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It is also listed as Europe's UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many bus operators that offer buses to Casa Batlo and one can easily enjoy a day trip to this majestic building on any weekend.
Tibidabo
Situated at the height of 512 meters, Tibidabo is the highest point of the Collserolla hills forming the city of Barcelona's backdrop. A wonderful place for hike, Tibidabo is where one can watch the Mediterranean meeting with the city of Barcelona.
Casa milà
Another modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Mila was built between 1905 and 1911. There is a huge stone structure next to which tourists can see the old iron balconies. Cala Mila is a great example of curved lines in Gaudí’s architectural work.
Montjuïc
The Montjuic castle is located at the top of the hill in Barcelona. Earlier, it was used for military purposes but it is now used as an observation deck where the visitors can get a fantastic view over the city of Barcelona. You can either walk up or take the cable car from after taking a bus to Paral.
Barceloneta Beach
Earlier known as a fishing village, Barcelona Beach or La Barceloneta sits in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. There are many sandy beaches and plethora of restaurants and bars that tourist can enjoy at Barceloneta beach.
Park Güell
Another of Gaudi's work, Park Guell was built in the 20th century and since then it has been a central attraction to many in Barcelona. Like Gaudi’s other creations, Park Güell takes a lot of inspiration from nature, which is why there are no straight lines as Gaudi favoured the organic curves representative of natural objects.
La Sagrada Familia
Finally, La Sagrada Familia, the tallest church in the world is what Barcelona is most famous for. Antoni Gaudí’s most representative work, La Sagrada Familia has been under construction for over 100 years and is still unfinished. This masterpiece is the most visited places in Spain and one can easily find a La Sagrada Familia bus from any city and any street of Barcelona.
Where To Stay in Barcelona
- La Barceloneta
If you are a true beach person, then consider staying in the La Barceloneta area and make the most of your Barcelona vacation. A bit crowded in summers, this place is full of cafes, restaurants, grocery shops and bars. You can find many locals renting their apartments during the touristy season.
- El Born
Located just next to the famous Gothic Quarter, El Born is a tourist’s top preferred area to stay. You can find Cuitadella Park and the Via Layetana in the vicinity. You can find 3, 4, 5-star hotels here.
- Las Ramblas
If you are looking for the perfect Spanish living experience, then the famous street of Las Ramblas is what you need. You can find a plethora of bars, restaurants, shops, hotels, boutiques and nightclubs here. This is a perfect spot for honeymooners and young groups.
What To Eat in Barcelona
Food is always an essential part of any trip, here is a list of must-try dishes while on a Barcelona trip.
- Pan Amb Tomàquet
What a great invention this classic is among the classics! So simple and, at the same time, so delicious. The first reference to this typical peasant combination dates from the end of the 19th century. The keys? A good bread, a pinch of salt, tomato on the bread with olive oil.
- Butifarra
Who does not know - and has tried - the sausage? It is a type of thick sausage, made from pork and seasoned and cooked in many different ways. It can be eaten raw, fried, or grilled.
- Calçots
This variety of spring onions is very popular in the interior of Catalonia. They are consumed mainly between the end of winter and spring accompanied by romesco sauce. This first healthy and delicious dish, not very well known outside of Catalonia until recently, has begun to be appreciated throughout the Spanish geography in recent years.
- Black Rice
A very common dish in various areas of the Mediterranean, it is typical of the Catalan Costa Brava and can be enjoyed practically all year round. Among its ingredients are cuttlefish, seafood, garlic, onion and tomato.
Best Time To Visit Barcelona
The city of Barcelona enjoys a mild climate throughout the year. The best time to travel to Barcelona is from May to August, where the sun is shining and the beaches are full of tourists from all over the world.
- Summer
Summer is usually very hot in Barcelona, especially in August, when temperatures sometimes rise to 35° C. However, the presence of the sea softens the climate and makes visiting the city very bearable.
- Winter
Barcelona's climate in winter is cool, but with mild temperatures. It does not get below zero and there is no frost at this time of year. Barcelona has relatively few episodes of rain at this time of year.
- Autumn
The weather in Barcelona in autumn is pleasant; Although the sun is still very present, the temperatures are a little lower than in summer. Rainy days are not rare, and they cool the atmosphere even more.
- Spring
As with autumn, Barcelona enjoys a mild spring, but slightly cooler nights. Rain is more present than in winter or summer, but it is still very episodic.