Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava

Barcelona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Gaudí, beaches, medieval towns, Pyrenean valleys, food, art, coves and Spain’s most distinctive north-east.

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Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava, Spain

Sagrada Família: Gaudí’s Unfinished Symbol of Barcelona

Sagrada Família is Barcelona’s most iconic landmark and one of Europe’s most remarkable buildings. It is ideal for first-time visitors, architecture lovers and travellers who want to see Gaudí on the grandest scale.

Reading time: 6 minBooking recommended: YesPrices and tickets: 26 € / person

Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

20 °C

few clouds

Spring

Air15-22 °C

Sea14-17 °C

Summer

Air27-32 °C

Sea23-26 °C

Autumn

Air16-24 °C

Sea20-23 °C

Winter

Air7-14 °C

Sea13-15 °C

General information

Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava form one of Spain’s most distinctive regions, mixing a major creative city, Mediterranean coves, medieval towns, strong identity, food and mountain access.

Trips and nature

The region ranges from Barcelona’s urban coast to Costa Brava coves, volcanic Garrotxa, vineyards and the Catalan Pyrenees.

Food and atmosphere

Barcelona brings Gaudí, modernisme, museums, markets and neighbourhood life. Girona, Tarragona, medieval villages and Catalan language and culture add depth.

Transport and stay

Barcelona has major air, rail and metro links. Trains work well for cities, but a car helps for Costa Brava coves, villages and Pyrenean areas.