Spain
Barcelona
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Barcelona: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
Gaudí, beaches and tapas. A sun-filled city where you go from the sea to Gothic lanes in minutes. Choose your neighbourhood based on what you feel like doing.
Best weatherIn late spring and early autumn: beach weather with a summery vibe.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Catalan spring
On 23 April, for Sant Jordi, the streets fill with roses and books, and terraces reopen in gentle sunshine.
Beach and city
You mix Barceloneta beach with sightseeing, and summer evenings run late on the squares.
La Mercè
In late September, it's the city's big festival: free concerts, castells (human towers) and fireworks. And the sea is still lovely in September.
Sunny winter
Around 15 °C and plenty of sunshine: you see Gaudí and the museums without queuing, and hotels are more affordable.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Gòtic and El Born
The old town, medieval and lively. Perfect for walking and dining late.
Eixample
An elegant grid-pattern district, close to the Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló.
Gràcia
A village feel, squares and little restaurants. Calm and very local.
Barceloneta
Close to the beach, very lively in summer. Seaside Barcelona.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
La Sagrada Família
Begun in 1882, Gaudí's basilica is still under construction. Inside, the stained glass colours the light like a stone forest. Book your time slot online in advance.
Ideal for architecture lovers
Park Güell
Colourful mosaics, a giant salamander and a view over the whole city: this park designed by Gaudí is a real fairy tale. Gaudí's works in Barcelona are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ideal for families
The Barri Gòtic and La Boqueria
Get lost in the medieval lanes of the Gothic Quarter, then step into La Boqueria market on La Rambla: fresh fruit, ham and tapas to nibble at the counter.
Ideal for food lovers
A beach in the city
At Barceloneta, you go from museum to sand in just a few minutes by metro. In late September, the Mercè festival fills the city with castells, the Catalan human towers.
Ideal for mixing city and beach