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Barcelona travel guides
Short, practical answers to the questions people ask before and during a trip to Barcelona: trains, the airport, the metro, beaches, food, safety and day trips.
Barcelona Weather by Month: The Best Time to Go
Barcelona weather by month runs from cool and bright in winter to hot and dry in July.
Barcelona Airport to the City Centre: 4 Ways Compared
Barcelona airport connects to the city centre by metro, train, Aerobús and taxi, and the metro takes 32 minutes.
Beaches at Barcelona: Eight Along the Coast
Yes, Barcelona has city beaches, and the beaches at Barcelona form one long strip of sand and promenade that starts west of the old harbour and ends at Llevant.
All guides
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Train Madrid to Barcelona vs Plane and Car
A train between Madrid and Barcelona is the easiest way to make the trip.
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Train From Barcelona to Valencia: Five Routes
The Barcelona Valencia train is easy to book.
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Train Barcelona to Nice: 5 Routes Across Europe
There is no direct Barcelona-Nice train on any operator page we opened.
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Barcelona Sants Train Station: A Step-by-Step Guide
Barcelona Sants train station is the city's main station for Renfe's high-speed and long-distance trains, and it also serves several Rodalies commuter lines.
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Barcelona Cruise Port: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Barcelona cruise port has seven passenger terminals, and a taxi from the airport to the Adossat quay costs a fixed €46.
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Barcelona Food: Seven Dishes to Try
Barcelona food is built on simple Catalan dishes such as pa amb tomàquet.
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Las Ramblas: A Walk in Five Steps
Las Ramblas is the street in central Barcelona that runs about 1.2 km from Plaça de Catalunya down to the Columbus monument at the sea.
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Barcelona Metro: Map, Tickets and the T-casual
The Barcelona metro is the easiest way to cover the city.
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Train Paris to Barcelona: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Paris-Barcelona train is a long high-speed ride that you book on SNCF Connect.
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Barcelona Girona Train: 5 Easy Day Trips
The Barcelona Girona train is the easiest rail day trip from the city, and Figueres, Sitges and Tarragona work by train too.
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Barcelona Nightlife Club Guide: Where to Go After Dark
A Barcelona nightlife club night goes best when you know where to start, how you get home and what to watch for.
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Ferry From Barcelona to Mallorca: Ibiza and Menorca Too
Yes, the Barcelona Mallorca ferry exists, and the crossing takes roughly 6 to 7.5 hours.
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Uber in Barcelona: Uber vs Taxi vs Metro
Uber Barcelona rides work at any hour, and you request them in the app.
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Barcelona or Madrid: Which to Visit
Barcelona or Madrid comes down to what you want most.
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Barcelona Itinerary: 1 to 5 Day Plan
A Barcelona itinerary works best at three or four days, and two days is enough for the big Gaudí sights.
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Barcelona Neighborhoods: Which One Suits You
Barcelona neighborhoods range from the medieval lanes of the Gothic Quarter to the beach at Barceloneta, and seven of them cover almost every visit.
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Sitges to Barcelona: Train, Beaches, Day Plan
Sitges to Barcelona is a short trip of about 38 km, and the easiest way is the R2 Sud commuter train.
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Barcelona to Andorra by Train: Take the Bus Instead
There is no Barcelona Andorra train, so the way to get there is a bus or a car.
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Barcelona Pickpockets: How to Stay Safe
Barcelona pickpockets target crowded tourist places such as metro stations and monuments, and a few simple habits make you a much harder target.
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Free Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain: 7 Picks
Free things to do in Barcelona, Spain, include the open part of Park Güell.
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Is Barcelona Worth Visiting: Seven First-Trip Tips
Barcelona is worth visiting if you enjoy walking, good food, Gaudí's buildings and a city next to the sea.
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Things to Do in Barcelona With Family: Six Picks by Age
The best family things to do in Barcelona are the Aquarium.
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Non-Tourist Things to Do in Barcelona: 6 Hidden Gems
The best non-tourist things to do in Barcelona are Casa Vicens.
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Romantic Things to Do in Barcelona: Seven Picks for Couples
Romantic things to do in Barcelona range from a free morning walk to a sunset sail.
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Barcelona on Your Own: 5 Solo-Friendly Picks
Barcelona on your own works well, because small-group tours, classes and a simple metro make it easy to meet people and get around.