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Is 3 full days in Barcelona enough?

Yes, three days is undoubtedly enough time to get a feel for the Catalonian capital, and even take a short side trip to a nearby destination. 72 hours in Barcelona will undoubtedly allow you to sample the local food, see plenty of Gaudi architecture, and even squeeze in a moment to relax.



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If you're traveling to the Catalan capital for the first time and have only 72 hours to spend, you can use this 3-day itinerary to help you plan your stay. It includes all the must-see spots you shouldn't miss on one of the best city breaks in Spain without having to rush from one place to another.

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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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Yes, three days is undoubtedly enough time to get a feel for the Catalonian capital, and even take a short side trip to a nearby destination. 72 hours in Barcelona will undoubtedly allow you to sample the local food, see plenty of Gaudi architecture, and even squeeze in a moment to relax.

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It is difficult to see everything Barcelona has to offer in just two days. So if you can give yourself more time (for example, arriving on Friday evening if you are coming for a whole weekend), we can recommend two spots a bit further from the centre that are also very interesting.

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Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.

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Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest, most convenient and most sustainable way of getting around Barcelona. You can choose from the different ticket types and travel cards. Bicycles are a healthy, clean and silent way of getting around the city.

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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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How many days do you need to visit? I think to really get a feel for Barcelona you should plan for at least four or five days. While you could see the highlights in less, you'll do yourself a disservice if you hurry your visit. This is a city of late-night dinners and afternoon siestas.

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Lunch is the main meal of the day, often consisting of several courses and heavier foods. Most people in Barcelona eat lunch anytime between 1 and 4 pm, with 2:00 or 2:30 usually being the most common.

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Park Guell has 3 entrances: the main entrance, Carretera del Carmel and Av. del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya. Park Guell is open every day, throughout the year. It takes about two hours to cover all the major sections of Park Guell.

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3 days is too short for you to spend enough time in any place in Spain. However, my advice is that you should go for Barcelona. It is a beautiful city and you'll surely have things to see there (maybe a lot more than you'll have time for), but nevertheless, it would be a good choice.

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Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must. You will find fruit stands, sweets, tapas, cheese, and of course meat vendors.

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Tipping Your Servers: Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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Both the cities are well connected via train taking about 2.5 hrs minimum and via road 6 hrs min . I would suggest 4 days in Barcelona and 3 days for Madrid to be able to spend just the right amount of time to cover all important landmarks and get the feel of this places .

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Madrid is more walkable. But aside from that, Barcelona is just harder to get around. Tourist attractions and nightlife hubs are spread out and often require public transportation to get from point A to B.

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Under post-Brexit rules, Spanish border officials can ask travellers to show that they have 'economic resources' to cover the cost of their trip. This amounts to €100 for each day of their trip. They must also possess a minimum of €900 for their whole stay.

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