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Barcelona

Gaudí, tapas and the Mediterranean on your doorstep

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Best timeApril to June and September to October: warm and sunny without the peak summer crowds
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Barcelona mixes great art, beach life and food like nowhere else. Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell look like they grew rather than were built, while the Gothic Quarter hides Roman walls, tiny squares and candle-lit bars.

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Afternoons are for the city beaches at Barceloneta, evenings for tapas hopping and the buzz of La Rambla. It’s also home to FC Barcelona, so football fans can tour the stadium or catch a match.

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Barcelona City Break

Four nights of Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, tapas and the beach, with Sagrada Família tickets included.

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See & do

The best of Barcelona

Must-see

  1. Sagrada FamíliaA UNESCO-listed masterpiece of light, colour and stone.
  2. Casa BatllóGaudí’s dragon-roofed house on Passeig de Gràcia.
  3. Barceloneta BeachThe city’s favourite beach, lined with seafood restaurants.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Sagrada FamíliaGaudí’s extraordinary basilica, still being built after more than 140 years.
  2. 02
    Park GüellMosaic terraces and city views in Gaudí’s colourful hillside park.
  3. 03
    Gothic Quarter & La RamblaMedieval lanes, the cathedral and the famous Boqueria market.
  4. 04
    Camp Nou tourWalk through the home of FC Barcelona and its museum.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to June and September to October: warm and sunny without the peak summer crowds.

Climate. Mediterranean: warm summers around 28°C and mild winters around 14°C.

Travel info

Good to know

DARBarcelona

Fly to Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), usually connecting in Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. The city centre is about 30 minutes away.

Nearest airport
Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Catalan and Spanish; English widely spoken
Time zone
Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities, including Tanzanian passport holders, need a Schengen visa: apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.

Questions

Before you go to Barcelona

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Barcelona well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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How many days do I need in Barcelona?
Four nights covers Gaudí’s highlights, the Gothic Quarter and a beach afternoon. Add Madrid by fast train for a longer Spain trip.
Do I need to book the Sagrada Família in advance?
Yes, tickets sell out. We book timed tickets for you as part of this trip.

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