15 days in Barcelona Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Barcelone à vélo. Visiting Playa de La Barceloneta and Cala de l'Illa Roja will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Playa Cala Rovira (in Platja d'Aro), Begur (Playa Sa Riera & Platja Fonda) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). Spend the 4th (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: catch a live event at Camp Nou, take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, stop by Las Ramblas, and stroll around Parc Guell.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona holiday planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.