A colourful and artistic city by the sea, Barcelona is famous for Gaudi's surreal architecture (like the Sagrada Famalia), Mediterranean beaches, tapas bars, and a strong Catalan identity that pulses through its streets.
At a glance
CostsA$170-300 a day per person
Best timeApr-Jun and Sep-Oct
SpringApr-JunWarm, green and full of festivals before the heat sets in.
SummerJul-AugExtreme heat inland and peak prices on the coast.
AutumnSep-OctWarm sea, harvest season and the cities comfortable again.
WinterNov-MarMild in the south, cold in the centre. Cheapest and quietest.
