Your complete travel guide to spend a few days in Barcelona
A complete and updated tourist guide to Barcelona
Welcome to this complete travel guide to Barcelona prepared by KeyBarcelona, an agency that has been specialising in Barcelona real estate for 15 years. You will find everything you need to organise and plan your holiday or trip to Barcelona: the best time to visit Barcelona, holiday rentals, popular areas, activities, transport, gastronomy, events…
When is the best time to go to Barcelona?
Spring and autumn are generally considered to be the ideal times for tourism in Barcelona.
During these periods, the weather is pleasant, allowing you to explore the city on foot and enjoy its many cultural and gastronomic attractions without the crowds that tend to be generated by the high temperatures and large concentrations of tourists typical of summer.
Stroll through the streets or along the seafront promenade, relax on the beach and enjoy the cultural events and festivals that enrich the experience.
How many days are ideal to visit Barcelona?
In this travel guide to Barcelona, we recommend you to spend between 3 and 5 days to get to know Barcelona and enjoy its main attractions without rushing. KeyBarcelona offers daily flat rentals in Barcelona, book now!
Top 9 of our holiday rentals in Barcelona
Penthouse in Sagrada Familia
From 170.00€ per night
Gracia Bliss Apartment
From 210.00€ per night
Gracia Terrace Apartment
From 195.00€ per night
Apartment in Plaza Cataluña Bliss
From 260.00€ per night
Apartment in Plaza Universidad
From 460.00€ per night
Apartment in Sagrada Familia Bliss
From 220.00€ per night
Apartment in Sagrada Familia Butterfly
From 200.00€ per night
Apartment en Sagrada Familia "Clot"
From 180.00€ per night
Apartment in Sagrada Familia Lepant
From 240.00€ per night
Where to go on holiday in Barcelona? Popular destinations
For tourism in Barcelona, we recommend that you stay in the city centre so that you can get to all the places of interest in a short time. Find out more about the area you have chosen and book your accommodation in advance. 3 safe areas for a relaxing holiday:
What to do in Barcelona? Tourist guide
There’s no doubt you’ll always find something to do in Barcelona. There is a wide variety of activities to suit all tastes. Here are the must-do activities:
Visit the Sagrada Familia with its unique architecture, explore the Gothic Quarter with its hidden squares and historic monuments such as the Barcelona Cathedral, stroll along Las Ramblas, the famous boulevard that connects Plaza de Cataluña with the port, explore Park Güell, enjoy the beach in La Barceloneta, climb Montjuïc, explore the Gràcia neighbourhood, discover Casa Batlló and La Pedrera…
In our travel guide to Barcelona, you will find all the activities to discover or rediscover with your family, as a couple or on your own.
Travel guide to Barcelona: best activities
How to get around Barcelona?
Getting around Barcelona is very easy. The transport system is efficient, varied and well-connected, ideal for getting around the city quickly and comfortably.
The metro, with its 8 lines, is the fastest way to get around. You can also opt for the bus in areas where there is no metro service, or the tram.
Barcelona is a bike-friendly city, with dedicated lanes on many streets. The Bicing bike-sharing system is for residents only, but there are numerous rental companies for tourists.
Other practical options include taxis and motorbike or car hire.
Gastronomy in Barcelona: a must in any travel guide
Catalan cuisine offers a wide variety of flavours that you can’t miss: bread with ripe tomato, garlic, olive oil and salt, calçots with romesco sauce, escudella i carn d’olla, esqueixada de bacallà, fideuà, cannelloni a la catalana, crema catalana, suquet de peix…
Where to try the best gastronomy in Barcelona?
Our tourist guide points you to the best restaurants: La Boqueria market (tapas, seafood, fresh produce), Cinc Sentits with 2 Michelin stars, El Xampanyet in the Born district (for traditional tapas), Els Quatre Gats, a café-restaurant and El Nacional on Paseo de Gracia for innovative cuisine.
If you need specific recommendations about an area or type of restaurant, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you.
Events not to be missed in Barcelona
This travel guide was written by Key Barcelona
We hope you find this Barcelona travel guide useful for your next holiday in the area. We are KeyBarcelona, a holiday rental agency in the centre of Barcelona for more than 15 years. We are constantly updating this travel guide so that you have everything in one place.
We offer holiday rentals in Barcelona for groups or romantic getaways. Trust us and book your next weekend in Barcelona on our website.