Barcelona is one of the most visited European cities, with almost nine million travelers a year, thanks to its Mediterranean charm. The modernist art that emerges in the Catalan capital, the mythical Gothic quarter, the shopping and the restaurants that boast of their excellent gastronomy make it a very special place to visit at any time. Now, when is it better to visit Barcelona?
Each season has its appeal according to the plans we want to make during our stay in the city. If you plan to make a getaway to Barcelona but have not yet decided the time of year, in the next post we will help you clear your doubts.
Summer
Is summer synonymous with the beach for you? So there is no question. You have to visit Barcelona during this time of year. Temperatures are around 30 degrees, the sun shines to get the perfect tan, the sea is at its ideal temperature and the beach bars are in full swing. Nothing better than a very cold mojito walking along the seashore and enjoying spectacular views.
In addition, during the summer a large part of the neighborhoods of Barcelona celebrate their main festivals. The best known are those in the Gràcia neighborhood, with a program that combines tradition, fun and culture. It includes popular meals, castellers, concerts, correfocs and many other activities. Special mention deserves the decoration of the streets of the neighborhood, each year different and unique, which attracts a lot of attention and attracts many tourists.
On the other hand, summer is the perfect season to spend a day outdoors visiting the popular parks and gardens of Barcelona such as Park Güell, Parque de la Ciudadela or Laberint D'Horta. Also the Tibidabo amusement park, one of the oldest in Europe, which has panoramic views of the city that can be enjoyed from almost any corner of the enclosure.
The nights of Barcelona are to spend a pleasant evening in one of the restaurants with a terrace in the city, under the stars. When the sun goes down, you cannot miss the festival of music, lights, color and water that the Font Màgica de Montjuïc offers. A free show that has become over the years has become one of the main tourist attractions in the city.
Fall
Taking advantage of the mild temperatures of Barcelona during the autumn, what better than to take a thematic route to discover all the secrets of the city of Barcelona? They are very varied: ghosts, football, history, mystery, literary….
A route of these characteristics immediately whets the appetite. With the arrival of autumn, the streets of Barcelona are filled with chestnut stalls that prepare sweet potatoes and freshly made chestnut cones and whose aroma spreads in the environment.
Speaking of food, visiting the Boqueria Market is an incredible experience. It is one of the most colorful places in the city that leaves a great taste in your mouth. It is worth tasting a bit of the great variety of typical mushrooms of this time of year: moixernons, cama-grocs, rovellos, gírgoles, etc.
Autumn is often mild is mild and there is less influx of tourists in Barcelona, so for people who like to discover the city and the market calmly it is a pleasure.
Winter
Visiting Barcelona during winter is interesting because it is low season and accommodation prices are the lowest of the year.
Although temperatures are cold, temperatures rise during the day so it is a good time to explore the city on foot and enter the most emblematic museums and buildings of Barcelona. There is a lot to choose from as there are more than 50 museums: from the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, which has the most important collection of Romanesque painting in the world, to the Picasso Museum, the Barça Museum, the Chocolate Museum, CosmoCaixa ... among many others!
During the winter months various celebrations take place: the most important is Christmas with special attention to the Els Tres Tombs parades, which take place in mid-January in the neighborhoods of Sant Antoni and Sant Andreu; the parades of giants in Santa Eulàlia, every February 12 in Ciutat Vella, or the parade of Sant Measure, on March 3 in Gràcia.
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Spring
One of the best visits to do in spring is to climb Montjuïc Mountain. Here are the facilities of the 1992 Olympic Games. The best thing to do is go up to the top and enjoy the Botanical Garden and the Olympic Stadium. Incredible views that do not leave anyone indifferent!
If you plan to visit Barcelona in spring you can enjoy the Night of the Museums on May 20. All the museums and cultural centers of the city open their doors to visitors with a large number of activities.
And what better way to say goodbye to spring than on the night of San Juan on June 23 under the stars and next to a bonfire at sea. A night with a unique and unforgettable charm!
So when is it better to visit Madrid?
Any season is good to visit Barcelona because each one has its charm and depends on the plans we want to make during the stay. Personally, I recommend spring and autumn as the temperatures are more pleasant compared to the rest.