An ancient past meets a modern present in Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain, following Madrid. The National Geographic decided that Barcelona was the "best beach city in the world" and it was the first city to receive the RIBA Royal Medal for its modern architecture.

Festivals, events and when to visit

Barcelona is great to visit all year round, although the spring and summer peak seasons are particularly busy. Dia de los Reyes falls on the 6th January, which is followed by the Barcelona Carnival in February. You'll love the Fiesta Major de Gracia, also held in February and on the 11th September, Catalonia celebrates La Diada de Catalunya, Independence Day.

Considerations before travelling

Prices in Barcelona are cheaper than London. Pan Tomaca con Jamon Serrano and Crema Catalana are examples of delicious and authentic Catalan cuisine. Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of London.

Travelling to the city and where to stay

El Prat Airport is located around 12 km from central Barcelona and the A1 and A2 Aerobuses provide regular services to Placa de Catalunya, for around 6 euros. An overground train runs from the airport to the city and taxis cost around 20 euros. Hotels in Barcelona start from around 100 euros a night, while hostels cost about 15 euros a night. The metro, trams, buses and overground trains are readily available, and single tickets cost around 3 euros. You can make 10 journeys with a Barcelona Card, which costs around 12 euros and can be used on all public transportation modes. Reductions on admissions to selected museums and attractions are available with the Barcelona Card, although prices will depend upon the duration of your visit.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Belfast Barcelona	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR9603, U23735 13h 30min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (STN) FR8215, EC0040 09h 00min	Ryanair, easyJet	?	£87
Belfast Barcelona	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (LTN) EC0630, FR7807 09h 35min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (LGW, STN) VY7830, EC0042 11h 00min	easyJet Europe, Ryanair	?	£127
Belfast Barcelona	Outbound 06/02/25 1 Stopover (BHX) U20025, EC7198 28h 50min	Return 24/02/25 1 Stopover (LTN, STN) U22324, U20038 23h 35min	easyJet, easyJet Europe	?	£123

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Best option Birmingham Barcelona	Outbound 08/12/24 direct VY8755 02h 05min	Return 12/12/24 direct LS1338 02h 30min	Vueling Airlines	£80
Birmingham Barcelona Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (IBZ) LS1245, VY3511 06h 15min	Return 12/11/24 direct FR3792 02h 30min	Jet2.com, Vueling Airlines	£95
Birmingham Barcelona	Outbound 08/12/24 direct U27198 02h 05min	Return 12/12/24 direct LS1338 02h 30min	easyJet	£85

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Bristol Barcelona	Outbound 24/02/25 direct EC2705 02h 05min	Return 26/02/25 direct U22704 02h 20min	easyJet Europe	?	£69
Bristol Barcelona	Outbound 24/02/25 direct U22705 02h 05min	Return 26/02/25 direct U22704 02h 20min	easyJet		£89
Bristol Barcelona	Outbound 24/02/25 direct EC2705 02h 05min	Return 26/02/25 direct U22704 02h 20min	easyJet Europe	?	£79

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Edinburgh Barcelona	Outbound 26/10/24 direct FR6274 02h 45min	Return 12/11/24 direct FR6267 03h 00min	Ryanair		£85
Edinburgh Barcelona	Outbound 04/11/24 direct FR6266 02h 40min	Return 12/11/24 direct FR6267 03h 00min	Ryanair		£93
Edinburgh Barcelona	Outbound 24/02/25 direct FR6274 02h 40min	Return 26/02/25 direct FR6267 03h 00min	Ryanair	?	£89

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
East Midlands Barcelona Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (PMI) LS0601, VY3909 06h 45min	Return 26/02/25 2 Stopovers (MAD, ALC) UX7706, UX4047, LS0642 26h 15min	Jet2.com, Vueling Airlines	£256
East Midlands Barcelona	Outbound 04/11/24 1 Stopover (CDG) T30249, AF1448 11h 00min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1649, T30248 07h 05min	Eastern Airways, Air France	£277
East Midlands Barcelona	Outbound 04/11/24 1 Stopover (CDG) T30249, AF1448 11h 00min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1049, T30248 25h 50min	Eastern Airways, Air France	£266

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An ancient past meets a modern present in Barcelona

Festivals, events and when to visit

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