Barcelona is a city in Spain, located about 160 kilometres south of the French border on the Catalan coast between the rivers Llobregat and Besos estuaries. The city is Spain's second largest city with about 3 million inhabitants and 5 million when satellite towns are included.

Food and drinks

Barcelona offers an exciting dining experience, much because the city is situated in Catalonia. Catalan cuisine is characterized by influences from all over the Mediterranean and is known to be the best in Spain. You eat, for example, Italian pasta and rich sauces inspired by French cuisine. In the city fish and seafood are common and Spanish favourites like paellas and tapas.

Attractions

• Sagrada Familia
• Park Guell
• Museu Picasso
• Santa Maria del Mar
• Palau de la Musica Catalana

Weather and climate

The weather in Barcelona is sunny all year round. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters and hot, dry summers. The lowest temperatures are in December to February with temperatures of 13-14 degrees, but may drop to 4-5 degrees at night. The highest temperatures are in July to August with temperatures above 28 degrees. The high season in Barcelona is between July and September.