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BCN · 41.39° N · 2.16° E · Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí's city by the sea, with beaches, tapas bars and the Gothic Quarter on your doorstep.

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About Barcelona

In short

  • Sagrada Família
  • Park Güell
  • The Gothic Quarter
  • Barceloneta beach
  • La Boqueria market

At a glance

Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Local time
GMT+2
Time difference
4 hours behind Dhaka5 hours behind in January
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Spanish
Main airport
  • BCNJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Flight time
About 2 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October
Deals
3 deals

Barcelona mixes a working Mediterranean port with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. His Sagrada Família, still being built more than 140 years after work began in 1882, is a short metro ride from the medieval lanes of the Gothic Quarter.

You can spend the morning at Park Güell or Casa Batlló and the afternoon on the sand at Barceloneta. Food is a big part of any visit: graze the stalls of La Boqueria market, then share tapas late into the evening, as locals do.

The city is compact and the metro is easy to use, which makes it a good choice for a long weekend or a family break.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change, so check the official sources below before you book. Spain uses the EU's Entry/Exit System for short stay visitors who are not EU nationals. The EU's official Travel to Europe site explains it, along with the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Health

Read TravelHealthPro's Spain page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip if you have any health questions. Summers are hot and sunny, so drink plenty of water and use sun protection, especially on the beach. Travel insurance that covers medical care is sensible.

Money

The currency is the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases and markets, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

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  12. December

May, June and September are usually warm and sunny without the peak heat of July and August. September and October are the wettest months, though rain falls on only about six days in each on average.

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  • Hotel

    Hotel Casa Fuster

    A Modernista building by Lluís Domènech i Montaner at the top of Passeig de Gràcia, now a hotel with 105 rooms, a rooftop terrace with a pool and live jazz in the Café Vienés.

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Pictures of Barcelona

  • The wavy stone facade, iron balconies and rooftop chimneys of Casa Milà in Barcelona against a clear blue sky
    The facade and rooftop of Casa Milà, one of the Gaudí buildings listed by UNESCO
  • The carved stone Pont del Bisbe crossing a narrow street in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, with people walking below
    Pont del Bisbe in the Gothic Quarter
  • Barceloneta beach seen from the sea, with palm trees along the seafront and a green hill behind under grey cloud
    The beach and seafront at Barceloneta
  • Close view of broken tile mosaic in orange, yellow, blue and white on a curving bench in Park Güell
    Tile mosaic on a curving bench in Park Güell

Questions about Barcelona

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Do I need a visa to visit Barcelona?

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Spain before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Checked on 14 October 2026

What languages are spoken in Barcelona?

Catalan and Spanish are both official languages in Barcelona. A greeting or a thank you in either is a friendly touch.

How do I get around Barcelona?

Use the Metro, buses and trams, which share one fare system with some commuter trains, set by the metropolitan transport authority. Two operators run the Metro lines between them.

How do I get from Barcelona airport into the city?

Metro line 9 links both terminals of Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) with the city, and a commuter train runs from Terminal 2. Buses also run into the centre, about 15 km northeast of the airport.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

May, June and September are usually the most comfortable months, warm and sunny without the peak heat of July and August. September and October bring the most rain, but on only about six days a month on average.

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