If you are planning your trip to Barcelona, in this article we will tell you everything you need to know in order to make the most out of your experience in the Catalonian Capital; a destination that will surprise you with the cultural and leisure activities it has to offer.
When to travel to Barcelona: Barcelona has a nice weather throughout the whole year. However, during the months of March, April, May, June, September, October, November, the weather conditions are perfect to walk around the city without it being too hot or too cold; if you are lucky enough, you may even go for a sea dip. That may be the main reason why there are so many festivals and important events during that time in Barcelona: San Jordi, Primavera Sound Festival, La Mercè, la Diada…
The budget for your trip to Barcelona: it all depends on how you are planning your trip to Barcelona, but in case you have a tight budget, don’t worry about it. Among the main expenses you should focus on the accommodation; if you stay at a hostel in Barcelona, the price may be around 17 or 18 euros a night (in shared dorms). You will spend around 3 euros on your breakfast and around 8 or 15 euros in other meals if you eat out (it may be around 5 euros if you cook your own meals at the hostel kitchen). For transportation: renting a bike may cost you around 5 euros an hour, a subway ticket costs around 2,20 euros and a ticket for ten rides (which you can share with your friends) costs 10,20 euros (in 2018). If you put all of these expenses together, you could say your stay in Barcelona (low cost) may be around 38 and 50 euros per day.
How to move around Barcelona: the best way to move around Barcelona is on foot; that way you would be dazzled every five minutes with is architecture, art, the original businesses, its parks and plazas, and of course, its bars. If you have to cover longer distances, we recommend taking a bus because, unlike the subway, it will allow you to continue enjoying the view of the city. Another choice would be to rent a motorcycle; it won’t be long until you notice it is one of the means of transport most commonly used by the locals.
Barcelona’s nightlife: we are sure you have heard at some point that Barcelona never sleeps. It is possible to find bars open until sunrise in most parts of the city, however, there are areas that stand out due to their intense nightlife. The Paseo Marítimo Barceloneta and Villa Olímpica are the most attractive touristic areas due to their clubs near the seashore. Near the Paseo de Gracia, you can find Zona Alta, where there is Aribau street, a place where you can find lots of bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs. At Eixample you will find an area full of bars, terraces, and restaurants, perfect to enjoy some tapas or to go for a few drinks.
The best excursions from Barcelona: aside from the city itself, there are many one day trips you can take from Barcelona by renting a car or by bus. The Dalí Museum in Gerona, the Serra del Collserola, the Costa Brava, Tarragona, Port Aventura’s amusement park, and for soccer lovers, you can visit the Camp Nou (Barcelona FC Stadium), are some of the choices we recommend you for your trip to Barcelona.