Barcelona, Spain
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Handy local info
Currency - Euro
Visa requirements from UK - You can travel for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa
Airport - Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (code BCN)
Climate - highest temperatures tend to be July & Aug, average 29 degrees.
Lowest temperatures tend to be December & Jan with average 15 degrees.
Best time to go - May to Sept
Language - Catalan & Spanish
Favourite places to visit in Barcelona
La Ramblas; a popular street in central Barcelona. The area boasts beautiful architecture, lots of shops and restaurants. There is a lovely square just off Las Ramblas called Placa Real (Royal Plaza) - it is lively with street performers and surrounded by restaurants and Al Fresco dining.
Sagrada Familia; designed by Antoni Gaudi, the Sagrada Familia will be the world’s tallest church upon completion (estimated for 2026). It is a beautiful building and the story of Antoni Gaudi and his work on the Sagrada Familia is fascinating.
Parc Guell - Another Gaudi creation is this 30 acre hilltop park. It is full of wonderful structures, incredible walking paths & beautiful gardens that you could spend hours exploring & its FREE!
Must do in Barcelona
A Bike tour - The best way to see this beautiful city is to join a guided bike tour. You’ll ride to all the best bits of Barcelona and hear all the fascinating facts about all the different sites.
The W Hotel; visit this beautiful hotel on the beachfront. Have a cocktail in the rooftop bar and enjoy stunning views of the city.
The Beach - You can't go to Barcelona & not visit the beach. The beachfront stretches for miles & is vibrant with tourists, locals, shops, bars & restaurants. A great place to chill & take in the incredible atmosphere.