Spain Travel Guide
Spain is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, with Mediterranean beaches, historic cities and a strong food culture. Barcelona, on the north-east coast, is famous for Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter and city beaches.
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Destinations in Spain
- Barcelona travel guideBarcelona travel guide: Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, the beaches, the best neighbourhoods to stay in and when to go.
About travel in Spain
Spain is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, with Mediterranean beaches, historic cities and a strong food culture. Barcelona, on the north-east coast, is famous for Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter and city beaches.
AVE high-speed trains connect Barcelona with Madrid in around two and a half hours, and on to Seville, Valencia and Málaga.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish, with Catalan in Catalonia
- Time zone
- Central European Time (UTC+1), summer UTC+2
Best time to visit Spain
May to June and September to October bring warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy on the coast; winter is mild in the south and along the Mediterranean.
Hotels and things to do in Spain
Spain travel FAQs
How do you get from Barcelona to Madrid?
AVE and other high-speed trains take around two and a half to three hours; flights take about 75 minutes.
Is Barcelona a beach destination?
Yes — Barceloneta and the neighbouring city beaches are a short walk or Metro ride from the centre, and are busiest in summer.
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