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Best things to do on a Barcelona weekend
To fully enjoy your time in Barcelona, Spain, you'll want a mix of everything the city offers. This’ll mean adding in some culture, cuisine, nature, nightlife, and hidden gems. Here are the absolute must-try foods for you to get your hands on during your vacation:
- Arròs caldós de llamàntol: Lobster in a rice broth powered up by herbs, dried red peppers, tomato sofregit, garlic, almonds, and caramelized onions.
- Butifarra con alubias: Pork sausages with herbs, spices, and a pile of white beans.
- Mel i mató: A desert of fresh cheese covered in honey that’s soft and fresh.
- Escalivada: Bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and eggplants all sliced up and slicked with olive oil.
- Pa amb tomàquet: Sometimes toasted, sometimes not, this staple gets a rubbing of tomatoes with some salt and olive oil and can then also be topped by vegetables, cheeses, cold meats, or boquerones.
- Fideuà: It’s all the glory of paella but with small pasta pieces instead of rice.
- Bomba: Mashed potato that’s filled with a kind of meat and then breaded and fried.
By the time you land at the airport in Barcelona, Spain, you’ll have been flying for at least 7 hours and 20 minutes. So, for our perfect 3 days in Barcelona, we start chilled before kicking it up a gear for Day 2 and then making the most of the last day.
Day 1: Visit the Palo Alto Market Fest in Barcelona
Head down to one of the city’s many beaches – we’d recommend the Platja de la Nova Mar Bella for its nearby facilities, vendors, rentals, accessibility, sports courts, and general pleasantness.
From Platja de la Nova Mar Bella, if you fancy a walk around instead of a whole day on the beach, very nearby, you’ll find:
- Palo Alto Market Fest (outdoor leisure and commerce) and natural center)
- Torre de les Aigües del Besòs (water tower landmark)
- The Muntanya Màgica slides in Parc Diagonal Mar (huge slides in the park)
- Jardins de Gandhi (relaxed city square)
Day 2: Experience the culture of Barcelona
This is the day to truly make the most of your time in Barcelona, Spain, commencing with ticking off as many of the bucket list sights in the city, which include:
- Sagrada Familia (a massive unfinished church)
- Park Güell (public park with so much to discover)
- Casa Batlló (architectural masterpiece)
- Parc de Montjuïc (huge natural park with lots to see)
- Camp Nou (home of FC Barcelona)
- Basilica de Santa María del Mar (grand Gothic cathedral)
- Arc de Triomf de Barcelona (huge monument)
- Museo Picasso (museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso)
- CosmoCaixa (science museum)
Next, it’s onto the areas to visit for food, shopping, culture, and more. Get these on your list of the best places to visit in Barcelona:
- Port Vell: Lots of little restaurants and a lot of shops in the mall (Maremagnum).
- Barri Gòtic: Historic Roman quarter with maze-like streets, plenty of shops, and bars.
- Carrer del Parlament: The best of Cataluña cuisine and beyond all in one place.
- Las Ramblas: Home to the theatre, art displays, market stalls, human statues, museums, and shops aplenty.
- Port Olímpic: Best place to find the biggest and best beach clubs.
Day 3: Mae the most of the coast in Barcelona
If you’re going at a time of year when the monthly temperatures in Barcelona are at their peak (July, August, and September), it’d be a shame not to enjoy the coast on Day 3. Perhaps try out some of the foods left on the list, explore the many other beaches, or enjoy one of the other incredible city parks and gardens, such as:
- Parc del la Ciutadella
- Jardins del Doctor Pla i Armengol
- Jardins de Laribal
Frequently asked questions about travel to Barcelona, Spain
What’s the name of the airport in Barcelona?
The name of the airport in Barcelona is El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto (BCN). It’s the city’s dedicated airport and is less than 30 minutes away from the city center. The other nearby airports, Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) are over 1 hour away.
Which airlines offer direct flights to Barcelona?
If you want to avoid a Barcelona airport transfer on the way, book with Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, United Airlines, or American Airlines. Of course, if you’re flying from the west coast of the US, you’ll likely need to transfer at an Eastern US airport first.
How can I request assistance for children traveling alone?
If your children are looking to go on the flight to Barcelona, Spain on their own, you’ll need to contact the airline that you booked tickets for Barcelona with at least 48 hours before departure. They’ll then get arrangements set for each airport on the journey.
How can I travel with an assistance dog?
You can always travel with an assistance dog, regardless of the journey. To allow for preparations to be made and avoid any kind of delay, you’ll need to inform your airline at least 48 hours before takeoff.
How do I find cheap flights to Barcelona that have flexible change policies in eDreams?
You can find cheap flight tickets to Barcelona on the eDreams Barcelona page, with even more discounts available for our Prime members. To then get flexible change policies, add the Cancel For Any Reason Guarantee at checkout to cover yourself in case you need to make changes.
How can I book cheap hotels on eDreams in Barcelona?
After you’ve picked your flight to Barcelona, Spain, on eDreams, the next page will show you all of the available hotels in the city. Or, you can use our Hotels or Flight + Hotel tabs at the top of the website to find and book cheap hotels that way around.
What baggage do I need to check in on my flight?
You need to check in any baggage that exceeds the carry-on sizes and weights of your airline, as well as anything that contains banned substances and items. These include bottles of liquid above 3.4 oz, weaponry, and other dangerous materials.
How can I check-in with eDreams?
You can’t directly check in with eDreams. Instead, buy your cheap flight tickets to Barcelona with eDreams and then refer to the website or app of the airline you’ll be flying with for check-in details and online check-in.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight to Barcelona?
You would usually have to pay a cancellation fee if you cancel your flight to Barcelona. With eDreams, though, you can buy the Cancel For Any Reason Guarantee to limit any cancellation fees to the 20% excess of the offer.
How do I know if my flight is eligible for compensation?
You’ll be eligible for compensation on your flight tickets to Barcelona if you’re delayed at least two hours – longer delays are permitted for longer flights – if your flight is canceled within the 14-day window before you were set to fly, or if your baggage is damaged or lost.
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