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When to visit
NOT BUSYJan8°6d rain
NOT BUSYFeb9°5d rain
MODERATEMar11°6d rain
BUSYApr13°6d rain
BUSYMay17°5d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJun21°3d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul24°1d rain
VERY BUSYAug24°2d rain
BUSYSep22°5d rainBEST
MODERATEOct17°7d rain
NOT BUSYNov13°6d rain
MODERATEDec9°6d rain
Attractions in barcelona, spain
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Day trips
Montserrat
60 km 1h by train + rack/short cable car
Dramatic mountain monastery with hiking and views.
Google MapsGirona
100 km 40–50 min by high-speed train
Well-preserved medieval city and Jewish quarter.
Google MapsFigueres (Dalí Museum)
140 km 1h 20m by high-speed train
Home of the Dalí Theatre-Museum and surreal art.
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Getting there
Airports
Reus Airport (REU)88 km
Train stations
Barcelona Sants
AVE high-speed, regional Renfe, Rodalies commuter
Passeig de Gràcia
High-speed & regional trains; central metro links
From El Prat take the Aerobús or R2 train to central Plaça Catalunya; Sants links to metro and taxis.
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Useful information for barcelona, spain
Shopping locationsLa Rambla, Passeig de Gràcia, Portal de l'Angel
Nightlife locationsEl Raval, El Born, Eixample, Port Olímpic
Popular casual restaurantsLa Boqueria stalls, Tapas bars in El Born, Barceloneta seafood spots
Popular fancy restaurantsDisfrutar, Tickets, Cinc Sentits
Popular coffee shopsFederal Café, Satan's Coffee, Café del Centre
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaYes
Best taxi appCabify, Free Now, Uber
Taxi price / km$1.2
Tourists / year12000000
Population1600000
Mobile internet speed80 Mbps
Unemployment percentage13 %
Poverty percentage20 %
Average income / month$2600
Average cost of living / month$1700
Hotel price / night from$55
Beer price from$3.5
Coffee price from$2.5
Street food price from$3
Restaurant meal price from$12
Local currencyEUR
Power plug typesType C, Type F
ReligionsCatholicism
Spoken languagesCatalan, Spanish, English
EthnicitiesCatalan, Spanish, Other immigrants
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density16000 /km²
Geographical area101.9 km²
Possible natural disastersFlood, Heatwave, Wildfire
Dangerous animalsJellyfish
Locations for a nice walkBarri Gòtic, Parc Güell, Montjuïc, Passeig de Gràcia
Public transportationsMetro, Bus, Tram, FGC, Renfe
AirlinesVueling, Iberia, Ryanair
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccines (MMR,DTP), Hepatitis A
Architecture typeModernisme, Gothic, Contemporary
Average beer consumption per person / year60 l
Average wine consumption per person / year22 l
Tipping cultureNot obligatory, small tip appreciated in restaurants
Coworking / day$15
Airbnb / month$1500
1BR rent / month$1200
Gym / month$35
Daily budget (backpacker)$50
Daily budget (mid-range)$120
Overview for barcelona, spain
English proficiencyAverage
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechGood
Public transportationGood
HealthcareGood
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityVery good
Crime safetyAverage
WalkabilityVery good
NightlifeGood
Food sceneVery good
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneGood
Noise levelBad
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessGood