EuropeCity
Barcelona
Spain
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Barcelona is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
71
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
55
Safety
64
Culture
87
Health
80
Internet
72
Outdoors
72
Access
82
Practical details
Capital
Madrid
Languages
Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Population
49.3M
Time zone
UTC, UTC+01:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Apr · May · Sep
Climate
Mediterranean
Warmest month
Jul · 29°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 70/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$261
Local daily spend
€225
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 05/12/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
EUR
Best months list
Apr · May · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image