Barcelona unfolds Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes, and Costa Brava coves at Cadaqués and Cap de Creus 90 minutes north along the Catalan coast.
Highlights
Sagrada Família
El Born
Barceloneta
Park Güell
When to Visit
May-Jun
Primavera Sound first weekend of June at Parc del Fòrum, Sant Joan bonfires June 23, and Costa Brava beaches warming for swimming.
Jul-Aug
Festa Major de Gràcia mid-August with neighbourhood streets decorated, Sónar mid-June aside, and Barceloneta beach packed by 10am.
Sep-Oct
La Mercè festival around September 24 fills the Gothic Quarter with castellers and correfocs, and Costa Brava waters still warm enough for swimming into October.
Nov-Mar
Mild winter around 13°C, Christmas market at the cathedral, and Three Kings parade January 5 with floats throwing sweets along Avinguda del Paral·lel.
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