Barcelona (/?b??rs?'lo?n?/ BAR-s?-LOH-n?, Catalan: [b??s?'lon?], Spanish: [ba??e'lona]) is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain.
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For those who are new to the hubbub of Barcelona, it's not a bad idea to stay in a part of the city that offers a healthy mix of action and relaxation. Enter: La Barceloneta. Here, you'll find easy access to the metro (or a tour bus) that can transport you around town or to the beach.
A huge part of Barcelona's appeal is being a city with a beach – though, actually, it's “beaches”. Barceloneta is the coastal celebrity here, famously lively and convenient, but there are many more (less populated) spots to spread your beach towel on.
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.
The cities that have come closest to this number have been selected for the ranking of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of Barcelona obtains the bronze medal in this ranking with an 81.9% coincidence.
For budget-minded travelers, it costs around €70-€95/day to visit Barcelona. These prices are based on what you'll need to visit the city comfortably as a budget traveler. If you want to upgrade your accommodations then you'll want to add another €120-€150/night depending on where you stay.
The beaches are the perfect partner to Barcelona's range of cultural attractions and you can enjoy them any time of the year: for a stroll, to linger at a pavement café or restaurant terrace, enjoy the views and climate, swim, sunbathe, cycle or do some sports.
Barcelona is one of those cities where you can easily spend more than a week exploring. But if you stay between five and seven days you will get a very versatile experience. You'll have a chance to see the many faces of the city. Museums, modern and old architecture, gardens, markets…
Bathing season calendar. Beach mid-season: from 1 to 10 April and every weekend in April, from 1 to 26 May and from 12 to 25 September. All beach rescue and first aid facilities on Barcelona's beaches are open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Beach high season: from 27 May to 11 September.
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.
“Barcelona is too crowded”It's not a big city, whether you count in terms of population or in terms of the physical area it takes up. In other words, there isn't that much space, and there are whole lot of visitors. It's definitely noticeable how much tourism has exploded in the city just in the past five years.
Safest Areas of BarcelonaBarcelona's safest areas tend to be the more affluent neighborhoods, such as Eixample, Poble Sec, and Poblenou. Though many of Barcelona's neighborhoods are generally safe to walk around at any time of day, it's a good idea to watch out for pickpockets in particularly crowded places.
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.