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Barcelona
Spain · BCN
Modernist architecture between the hills and the Mediterranean.
About
Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain after Madrid. With a population of 1.7 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the province of Barcelona and is home to around 5.7 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area of the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range.
Source: Wikipedia — Barcelona (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- historical · excellent
- live music · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan57°F4d wet
- Feb59°F7d wet
- Mar61°F8d wet
- Apr64°F9d wet
- May70°F8d wet
- Jun79°F6d wet
- Jul83°F5d wet
- Aug84°F7d wet
- Sep78°F11d wet
- Oct72°F10d wet
- Nov64°F8d wet
- Dec59°F5d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-upFrom $184 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Costa Brava Tour: Tossa de Mar Easy Hike & Snorkel from BarcelonaFrom $101 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Costa Brava Tour with Kayak, Lagoon Snorkeling & Rock JumpsFrom $107 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Ultimate Old Town Tour in BarcelonaFrom $90 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Barcelona Unique Private Luxury Sailing Tour (max 12 people)From $415 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Barbecue in a penthouse in the center of Barcelona with a chefFrom $103 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), about 7.8 mi away.
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