Planning a trip to Barcelona? Read on!
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why visit Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that appeals to everyone. It has unrivalled culture, fabled architecture, vibrant nightlife and a world-class restaurant scene. Barcelona is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, so Barcelona makes for a great city break choice when planning your next trip.
Regardless of the season, you can enjoy a busy calendar of events with music festivals, cultural events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
Whether you come for the sights, the sea or the sangria, here’s our guide to what to see and do in the beautiful city of Barcelona.
Everyone should visit the Catalan capital of Barcelona at least once. Its discerning reputation speaks for itself and is richly deserved.
From the fantastic museums and achingly-cool bars to the beautiful parks, there’s so many things you need to add to your Barca’ bucket list, but we can’t help but think that Gaudi’s Park Güell, a sprawling wonderland of colourful mosaics and nature-inspired architecture is nothing short of a masterpiece. Definitely one to add to your trip itinerary planner!
Where to stay in Barcelona
If you are only staying in Barcelona for a few days, location is everything when it comes to your hotel choice. Le Meridien Barcelona is a centrally-located hotel that is within a short distance of La Rambla and Sagrada Familia and offers spacious yet stylish rooms that are comfortable and a real oasis from the bustling streets of Barca.
Don't forget you can you can enjoy Pogo member rate savings when you book your hotel and flights via the Pogo app
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top four travel tips when visiting Barcelona:
1) Plan, Plan, Plan! Whether it's booking your hotel and flights, those sought-after restaurants or even tickets for the main Barcelona attractions – booking in advance means that you have a wider choice of options and often, much better prices too!
Use the Pogo travel app to plan out every aspect of your holiday to Spain and why not consider upgrading your Pogo experience to Pogo Plus where you can take advantage of Pogo Magic, where with a click of the button, you can have your very own tailored trip itinerary?
2) Make sure you reserve your spot to visit Park Güell in advance, it is one of the most-visited Barcelona attractions and they don’t allow you to just turn up on the day, so be sure to book your tickets in advance and add this to your trip planner.
3) On a budget in Barcelona? Most Barcelona museums have specific days or hours when you can visit them free of charge. In general, you can expect most museums to be free on the first Sunday of the month. But there are also other times when you can enter free of charge.
If you love art, then be sure to visit the Picasso Museum on the first Sunday of the month (as is the Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA Plaça del Rei) or on a Thursday evening. Another of Barcelona’s notable landmarks, the Barcelona Cathedral is also free to visit between 8.30 am and 12.30 pm too.
4) Barcelona is full of incredible restaurants that encompass a wide myriad of world cuisines. However, if you are looking to try the very best of traditional Catalan cuisine, then you can add 7 Portes to your travel itinerary in the Pogo app where you can try some of the best cod fritters in town!
Are you ready to enjoy all that Barcelona offers with Pogo?!
