31 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 off the beaten path and head to Ciutat Vella and Fenals Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Sitges (Passeig Maritim, La Playa de Sitges, &more), Tarragona (Anfiteatro de Tarragona, Circ Roma, &more) and Tossa de Mar (Playa Santa Maria de Llorell, Vila Vella (Old Town), &more). Pack the 20th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo. Spend the 5th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, visit El Born, stroll through Playa de la Pineda, and kick back and relax at Llevant Beach.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. In July in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.