32 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 El Barri Gòtic and Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. Step off the beaten path and head to Vila Vella (Old Town) and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: La Boella (in La Canonja), Tarragona (El Lloro, Circ Roma, & more) and Sitges (Passeig Maritim & La Playa de Sitges). Pack the 1st (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Tibidabo Amusement Park. Spend the 30th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, explore and take pictures at Camp Nou, see the interesting displays at Museo Picasso, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Girona Cathedral (Catedral).

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.