Is 5 days in Barcelona too much?

When you visit Barcelona in five days you have enough time to travel slow and also get to know more beautiful corners in Barcelona and experience the city better. It's recommended to go on a day trip to Montserrat, the mountain and the monastery - about an hour away from Barcelona.



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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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There's so much to see and do in the Catalan capital. You could practically spend a lifetime discovering hidden local gems that most tourists would never stumble upon. However, a week is still the perfect amount of time to spend in the city.

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During the shoulder season (March - April and September - October) and low season (November - Early March) you will get the best budget deals in Barcelona.

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In the main old town, for a pint of beer in Barcelona it will be more or less 5€, a glass of wine about 3.50€ and a mixed drink about 8€.

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Barcelona is bustling every day. People live in the city centre so it doesn't go quiet once shops and offices are shut. Traffic noise is less of a problem at weekends.

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One of the best cities to visit in Spain, this guide includes all the big hitters plus a few more lesser known Barcelona attractions. 4 days in Barcelona is a really nice amount of time to see the main sights, build in some more authentic experiences of the city and enjoy yourself some chill time.

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Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Spain. Five days in Spain is enough time to experience one region in depth or up to two regions for a more fast-paced trip.

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Barcelona is an expensive city to visit in Spain, but it's considered semi-affordable in Europe. Comparing Spain's top two destinations, Barcelona is, on average, more expensive than the capital, Madrid. For a mid-range budget traveler, you can expect to spend approximately: $150 per day in Barcelona.

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Seriously though, if you really want to get under the skin of the Spanish capital (and its surroundings), five days of laidback sightseeing beats a whirlwind weekend getaway hands down, allowing you stacks of time to take in all the main attractions – and then some.

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For most travelers, 6 to 9 days is the perfect amount of time for a Spain trip with stops in both Barcelona and Madrid. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as about 5 days.

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Barcelona consumer prices are around 9% higher than Madrid, and restaurants and shopping trips will cost a few euros more. Barcelona rental prices are the highest in Spain according to Deloitte, averaging €21.30/m2 (i.e. you're paying over €1,000 a month for a regular flat).

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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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In the main old town, for a pint of beer in Barcelona it will be more or less 5€, a glass of wine about 3.50€ and a mixed drink about 8€.

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Also in Barcelona the consume of alcohol in public (streets, parks, beaches) is prohibited and fined.

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