Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí's basilica, still under construction, stands out for its carved façades and a nave whose columns branch like trees.
Travel guide · Spain
Barcelona
Why visit Barcelona?
Barcelona packs a medieval old town, Gaudí's modernist buildings and city beaches into a compact, walkable area. You can wander from the narrow lanes of the Barri Gòtic to the broad grid of the Eixample and up Montjuïc hill, with the Mediterranean never far away.
Not to miss
Barri Gòtic
The old heart of the city, home to a Gothic cathedral, hidden squares and narrow lanes made for aimless wandering.
Park Güell
Above Gràcia, this Gaudí-designed park combines colourful mosaics, whimsical buildings and sweeping views over the city.
La Boqueria Market
Just off La Rambla, this covered market overflows with fruit, cured ham and seafood, plus small counters for a quick bite.
Passeig de Gràcia
This grand Eixample avenue is lined with modernist landmarks, including Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, known as La Pedrera.
Montjuïc and Barceloneta
Montjuïc hill offers gardens, museums and views over the port, while the Barceloneta district leads straight onto the beach.
When to go?
Spring and early autumn bring mild days that suit long walks and outdoor terraces. Summer is hot and humid, and the beaches fill up, while autumn sees the heaviest showers, especially in October. Winter stays mild and often sunny, though nights can turn chilly.
The warmest month is Jun (around 38 °C by day), the coolest Feb (-4 °C at night); the driest is Jun and the wettest Oct.
| Month | Day / night | Rain | Flights from Brussels | Flights from Basel-Mulhouse | Flights from Paris Beauvais |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / -4° | 34 mm | US$73 | US$59 | US$78 |
| Feb | 22° / -4° | 32 mm | US$73 | US$58 | US$73 |
| Mar | 26° / -4° | 43 mm | US$73 | US$50 | US$65 |
| Apr | 28° / 2° | 50 mm | US$80 | US$79 | US$92 |
| May | 32° / 3° | 49 mm | US$93 | US$85 | US$83 |
| Jun | 38° / 9° | 27 mm | US$82 | US$74 | US$101 |
| Jul | 37° / 12° | 28 mm | US$117 | US$120 | US$110 |
| Aug | 37° / 12° | 41 mm | US$110 | US$142 | US$101 |
| Sep | 35° / 8° | 59 mm | — | — | — |
| Oct | 31° / 2° | 70 mm | — | — | — |
| Nov | 25° / 0° | 54 mm | US$115 | US$104 | US$77 |
| Dec | 20° / -3° | 31 mm | US$72 | US$85 | US$45 |
Climate: 1991-2020 normals (NASA POWER), daytime highs and night-time lows. Prices: the lowest round-trip fares Voly saw in recent months for a departure that month; they change all the time.
Practical tips
The metro and buses cover the city well, but the centre is best explored on foot. Eixample, Gràcia and El Born make convenient, lively bases. Try pa amb tomàquet, tapas at a neighbourhood bar and crema catalana for dessert.
At a glance
- Country : Spain
- Currency : euro (EUR)
- Languages : Catalan, Spanish
- Time zone : Europe/Madrid (UTC+1) — difference with Montreal: +6 h, with Paris: 0 h (varies with daylight saving)
Entry requirements (passport, visa) depend on your nationality and change: check them with your government before booking.
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Get the dealsUpdated 2026-11-04. Text written with AI assistance and reviewed by the Voly team.