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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and CosmoCaixa Barcelona. For shopping fun, head to La Boqueria or Villa del Arte Galleries. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Dali-Gala Castle Museum-House (Castell de Pubol) (in Pubol), Colonia Guell Gaudi Crypt (in Santa Coloma de Cervello) and Playas de Calella (in Calella de Palafrugell). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Tarragona Amphitheatre, admire the masterpieces at Casa Vicens, stop by Barri de Gracia, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C.