Barcelona is the 4th most visited city in Europe. It is no accident: its combination of beautiful mountains, splendid beaches and magic architecture, including La Sagrada Família, can’t leave indifferent every single tourist!

Antoni Gaudí greatly influenced the face of Barcelona architecture and you will see stunning examples of Gaudí’s work all around the city centre.

If you are planning a trip to Barcelona, save at least 3-4 days for it since this big city has a lot of must-see places. Check my list of things to do and see in Barcelona.

Things to do in Barcelona

• Discovering architecture (Casa Milà,Casa Batlló, Gothic Quarter, Arc de Triomf, the Palau Reial de Pedralbes);
• Visiting incredible Sagrada Família, Barcelona Cathedral, and Sagrat Cor Church;
• Exploring parks (Park Güell, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Tibidabo Amusement Park);
• Visiting museums (the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya,Casa Batlló, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Museu Picasso, Gaudi House Museum);
• Hiking on Montjuïc hill;
• Enjoying the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc evening performance;
• Walking around Plaça d’Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya;
• Walking across embankment (La Barceloneta);
• Visiting World Trade Center Barcelona;
• Taking picture of Torre Agbar at night;
• Riding funicular and enjoying the view;
• Checking Camp Nou football stadium and the Olympic Village;
• Walking across La Rambla and visiting fresh market La Boquería;
• Visiting Barcelona Zoo and/or Aquarium Barcelona;
• Swimming and suntanning;
• Shopping and tasting delicious Spanish cuisine.

The best time to visit Barcelona is from the end of spring to the beginning of summer and the beginning of autumn when it is not that hot and there is not an inflow of tourists. Have fun and share your Spanish story.