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.

Step out of the city life by going to Playa de La Barceloneta and Camino de Ronda. Head to La Boqueria and Passeig de Graciafor plenty of shopping. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: San Pol Beach (in S'Agaro), Montserrat (Sant Jeroni & Montana de Montserrat) and Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats (in Riudellots de la Selva). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), get to know the fascinating history of Las Ramblas, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and examine the collection at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. In March, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C.