Barcelona City
The City
Barcelona City is an important, modern, very attractive and friendly European city facing the Mediterranean Sea.
If you are a returning visitor you will notice that the city is still growing and improving in many aspects. If this is your first visit, you will soon witness the many advantages this city has to offer. Barcelona is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a very rich history.
Click Barcelona history to learn more about the city´s interesting past.
Location
Barcelona city is located in the north east of Spain (roughly at 41° North and 2° East), and as such enjoys a nice, moderate Mediterranean climate. For more details, please have a look at the Barcelona Map.
Advantage
The average temperature here is about 18° C (64° F). The days are mostly sunny during the entire year, and in the summer the city is especially warm and humid.
The winters are very mild compared to most European countries. Rainy days are few and far in-between, being confined mostly to the spring and autumn.
Because of its nice weather Barcelona is truly a haven for tourists, and the city receives many tourists at all seasons.
What to do in Barcelona
I have many suggestions of things you can do on your visit. This list is by no means exhaustive, as there are so many attractions and points of interest in the city, but I will list some of the most popular past-times for tourists here in Barcelona city:
- Do some sightseeing around the city
- See the works by Gaudi
- Tourist areas
- Take a bus tour
- Drink “Sangria” on a terrace
- Take Tours
- See Barcelona Attractions
- Go to the beach
- Go on a cruise
- Go to a football match
- Go shopping
- Visit one of the many museums
- Take a bike-ride through the city
- Walk around
- Rent a boat
- Practice wind surf
- Fly on a hot air balloon
- ...
This and much more awaits you here!
Planning your trip
Confused about how to fit so many options inside your limited time staying here? This is where I can help you.
For you to spend the perfect holiday you will have to plan your trip first. If you make a plan and use the information on this site you will certainly have a very pleasant and interesting holiday, so this is a perfect time to bookmark Barcelona Budget!
After you have done that, it is time to actually start making up your plan. Take a piece of paper, sit down in a comfortable spot and think about all you want to do on your trip. Don't worry about time and money for now, just let your mind flow and write everything down.
Once you have finished, come back to this site and look up your options.
I have lived here in Barcelona for many years and know this city inside-out, and have compiled insider information on the best of Barcelona sightseeing and Barcelona attractions while avoiding “tourist traps” so commonly found elsewhere.
With the information presented here, you will have all you need to plan your trip and ensure minimum expenses and maximum pleasure. Please do check back often, as I am always updating the site to include new sights and suggestions.
See you in Barcelona!
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