8 days in Barcelona Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Get some cultural insight at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas. Your inner history buff will appreciate El Barri Gòtic and Barcelona Cathedral. Venture out of the city with trips to Lloret de Mar (Playa Cala Sa Boadella, Platja de Canyelles, &more), Playas de Calella (in Calella de Palafrugell) and Tossa de Mar (Platja d’es Codolar, Playa Santa Maria de Llorell, &more). There's lots more to do: walk around Parc Guell, kick back and relax at Playa de La Barceloneta, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, and take a stroll through Passeig de Gracia.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 16°C.