Barcelona Travel Guide for First-Timers

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most exciting cities and a perennial favorite among first-time backpackers.

In this Barcelona travel guide, I’ll draw on my three trips to the capital of Catalonia to help you find a place to stay, see the sights, and get some delicious Spanish food.

But first, a word about the weather.

Barcelona can be visited at any time of year. I first visited in January during my trip around the world.

However, I much preferred subsequent fall visits in September and October. The crowds aren’t as bad, and the air is cool, not cold.

While fall is my favorite season, I suggest Barcelona in spring for first-time visitors.

Both the temperatures and people are warming up, flowers are blooming, and you can take better advantage of the beach.

Traveling to Barcelona is easy. It’s one of Europe’s best-connected cities, with direct flights from cities throughout the United States.

If direct flights aren’t available from your city, you can…