Barcelona in June is one of the most glorious times to visit. It’s one of my favorite months as a resident here. The city is in “comfortable heat”-mode, meaning it’s not as sweaty as the months of July and August! Not only is June a lovely time to visit outside attractions like Gaudi’s Park Guell,…
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Visiting Barcelona in May 2024: A Complete Guide
One of the most pleasant months to visit Barcelona is May. Days are sunny and warm with a cool breeze in the evenings, and there are plenty of events and festivals like the Barcelona Beer Festival and the Primavera Sound music festival. It’s generally an exciting time to spend outside. In Barcelona in May, families…
Summer in Spain: Cities, Staying Cool, Beating Crowds, and Local Tips
Summer is the most popular season when people visit Spain. As the days get warmer, the population seemingly doubles. As a resident of Barcelona, I have an “enjoyment strategy” when I go downtown. Why? It’s hot, crowded, and uncomfortable. The same goes for many popular cities in Spain. They are scorching hot. This is why…
Visiting Barcelona in April 2024
April is a time of awakening from the cold winter in Barcelona. With a renewed feeling of spring, Barcelona becomes more alive with more crowds and outdoor festivities. Locals, like me, shed our winter coats to put them away in storage until December. Short sleeves come back. It’s a good time to visit Barcelona in…
Fun Christmas Activities for Kids in Barcelona 2023
Celebrating Christmas in Barcelona is a unique experience. For one thing, where else can get presents from the Catalan Christmas log, the tió de nadal? Without further ado, here are FUN Christmas activities for kids in Barcelona 2023! You must reserve in advance for many of these activities, starting on December 14 or 15. Set…
Visiting Barcelona in March 2024
As the weather in Barcelona in March starts to warm up, more tourists flock to my adopted hometown. People head outdoors to enjoy a drink at a table al fresco. Sun worshippers emerge from their winter holes and soak up the sun in the park. It’s shoulder season, so expect tourist crowds, but they’re not…
Visiting Barcelona in August 2023
Why you should visit Barcelona in August Barcelona is a popular destination year-round, but August can be an especially exciting time to visit for several reasons! It’s full of cultural festivals and is a perfect time to go to the beach. Beaches: Barcelona has several beautiful beaches, and August is the perfect time to enjoy…
Visiting Barcelona in July 2023
July in Barcelona is an exciting time to visit. With hot, sunny weather, the city is ripe for visiting the beaches, Montjuic mountain, or having a sangria on a rooftop bar. As one of the most popular months to visit, Barcelona is a buzzing city with plenty of outdoor festivals, seaside events, and of course,…
CosmoCaixa: An Interactive Science Museum in Barcelona
Remember this? Your physics teacher tells you to turn to page 137 of your textbook. He rattles on about a formula or a chart. You try to understand it, but you find the “hugs not drugs” posters on the wall much more intriguing. Yawwwwnnnn… So, how do you make learning science FUN AND EXCITING? You…
Wandering the Whitewashed Streets of Sitges
Just 35 kilometers from Barcelona, Sitges is that ideal not-too-far-away escape from the city. Because of its microclimate, there are 300 sunny days of the year. And I can say that I’ve never witnessed a bad day at Sitges. Perhaps because the town is painted white and sucks up all that gorgeous light. (Yes, it does…