Barcelona
More Destinations
 
 
My Trip
Feb 6 - Feb 12
Add points of interest to your trip by clicking on the button while searching through our recommendations
0 items in your trip
 
 
Barcelona at a glance
Welcome to Catalonia's capital - a stunning modern port. Home of Gaudi's spectacular Sagrada Familia, the Ramblas and Picasso's Museum. Come see the city's avant-garde architecture and relax on the Med!
Read More...
Barcelona history
The 1992 Olympic Games turned the world's eye to this age old city that has been, and continues to be, a modern presence in Spain. Barcelona has many districts, giving it the feel of a large, Roman city with an old, gothic atmosphere. As a powerful Mediterranean port and the capital of Catalonia, this rich, historical past is the foundation on which the new city was based. Barcelona's residents are open minded and cosmopolitan, bringing a bohemian flavor to the city, which lies between the mountains and sea.
Read More...
Barcelona local information
Province:
Catalonia

Country:
Spain

Barcelona By The Numbers:
Population: 5,226,354 Land Area: 39 square miles/ 100.4 square kilometers Average Annual Rainfall: 23.2 inches/ 58 centimeters Average January Temperature: 50 degrees F/ 10 degrees C Average July Temperature: 78 degrees F/ 26 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Textiles, Motor, Advertising Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug Time Zone: GMT + 1 Country Dialing Code: 34 Area Code: 93

Did You Know?
According to legend, Barcelona was founded by the Carthaginians and by tradition supposedly derives its name from the great Barca family of Carthage.

Orientation:
Barcelona is the capital of an autonomous region in Spain known as Catalonia. It is located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs. It is also just 100 miles/161 kilometers south of the Pyrenees mountain range.
Barcelona weather
Average Temperatures
Fah
Cel
Rainy Days
Average Annual Rainfall:
16.2" / 40.9 cm
How to get there
Close
Getting There:

By Air:
The Barcelona Airport (BCN), (http://www.barcelona-airport.com / +34 932 983 838) is located 6.2 miles SW of the city and has over 32 airlines transporting visitors and the like internationally.

By Train: Both domestic and international trains come and go to Barcelona. The main train station is Estació Sants (+34 902 1575 07), 2.5km (1.6mi) west of La Rambla. Direct overnight trains also connect from Paris, Geneva, Lisbon and Milan, as well as services from various French cities and across Spain. To find info about short and long distance train trips, check the Spanish National Railway Network (RENFE) (http://www.renfe.es) website.

By Bus:
Buses are a cheaper alternative to trains, though not so comfortable. Estació del Nord, the main inter-city bus station, is 1.5km (0.9mi) northeast of La Rambla, close to Arc de Triomf metro. Check the Barcelona Local Transport Train, Metro, and Bus operator (TMB), (http://www.tmb.net) for specific information of all ground transportation.

By Boat:
You can get to Barcelona by ferry via the Balearic Islands (http://www.balearia.ferries.org/) and Italy. From the Balearics there are standard boats, on which you can get beds in cabins of up to four people and high-speed boats on which sleepers are not necessary.

By Car:
Taxis may be needed after a long journey to this bustling city. They are generally good ideas if you are looking to do some out-of-city sightseeing. The province has beautiful views to offer, and rental cars are a sure-fire way to get where you want for a fixed price.

Getting Around:
Barcelona's extensive public transportation system makes it possible to visit without the need of a car. The TMB system (local transport, bus, train, tram and metro) http://www.tmb.net is the city's major public transportation source. For train, metro and tram times, bus schedules, and tourist travel passes, this site is most helpful in planning that trip to the museum or movie. The Spanish National Railway Network (RENFE) (http://www.renfe.es) website also contains information about alternative local train routes that connect the most visited places of Barcelona.
Close