May to June and September are deemed to be the best time to visit Barcelona. Balmy weather and slightly fewer tourists make early summer a pleasant time to be in Barcelona. Airfares and temperatures are at their highest from July to August, and it's almost impossible to find good deals. The season is heated up with Sala Montjuic movie screenings and grand sales. You can enjoy swimming in the sea until late September and celebrate La Merce with the locals. October and November see more rains, and that's when Catalan comfort foods like Castanyes i Moniatos are there for you. Christmas and New Year's get more crowded, but Tio de Nadal will keep your mood up! Time from January to April can be labelled 'bargain months' in Barcelona, just don't forget to take a coat with you.
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers
Incredible mix of water, light and music making a great performance
Barcelona's best beaches are just a few kilometers away from the city centre
Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece is being incarnated by modern architectors and paralelly visited by millions of admirers
This architectural masterpiece is unlike anything else built in the 20th century, the total culmination of Gaudí's boundless imagination
Enjoy an award-winning vacation, highlighting picture-perfect coasts, ancient history, and fine cuisine
The most exciting matches of the Champions League in the biggest football stadium in Europe
An unusual show of traditional shepperd dogs from all over Spain
Conquer the wind in the city or explore the coast further
Sweet potato and chestnuts are perfect autumn comfort foods
Barcelona is one of Europe's top sailing destinations
Houses decorated with amazing floral arrangements transform the old city of Girona into an incredible bouquet of landscapes, colours, and beauty
A spectacular competition of building human towers - something to be seen only in Catalonia
A signature Barcelona street festival not to be missed
Catalan style street party is an unsurpassable fun experience
Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain
One of the best electronic music festivals in the world
Look for a bargain at one of Europe's best fashion destinations
A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons, lions and eagles taking part
Sitges Fiesta Mayor is one of the most important events of the year featuring a spectacular 30-minute firework display that lights up the Mediterranean
The Sitges Carnival attracts more than 250,000 people to see its bright show and colourful parties, making it one of the most popular carnivals in the world
The best hot-air balloons in the region gather for one week of spectacular flights
Barcelona's edition of Primavera Sound attracts more and more people from every corner of the world
Fried onions turned into a culinary masterpiece
Visit one of the biggest beer events in Europe
Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain
Witch Fair, La Castanyada, and tons of other fun events in Barcelona
An ancient and unique Dance of the Death
A peculiar tradition dating back to the 16th century
A very important day for the Catalans
Nativity scenes and shopping for gifts are the main highlights of the festive fairs in Barcelona
Visit the city during the week of spectacular religious processions and delicious Easter treats
A simple but beautiful and healthy summer snack
An unusual Catalan tradition—a defecating man in a nativity scene
A challenging race through the streets of the most beautiful parts of Barcelona
Eat 12 grapes by the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and go partying in a museum
Some of the world's best theatrical performances in an ancient Greek amphitheatre under the night sky
A great offbeat cultural festival in a beautiful location
A spectacular Formula One race, one of the oldest in the world
One of the wildest festivals in Catalonia
A colorful holiday during the flower bloom season
A traditional Catalan group dance that could be performed by all people of all ages
Epiphany is a great holiday in Barcelona celebrated by La Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
An interesting Catalan Christmas tradition—to take care of a log
An ancient Catalan tradition—stick dancing
Enjoy an unforgettable chill to the strains of electronic music
It is especially pleasant to go to the bar on a hot summer day, drink a glass of ice-cold beer and eat Boquerones en Vinagre!
A wonderful winter comfort food
It's impossible to imagine a holiday without grilled sardines
A romantic night with jazz and movies under the stars
A coastal town of Calafell not far from Barcelona is home to an interesting phenomenon – unsinkable lifeboat
Delicious sweet pastry served on All Saints Day
A delicious sweet treat available only during the holiday
Grilled sausages are an important food in Catalonia
Delicious Easter cakes that are given by godparents to their godchildren
A traditional round Epiphany cake
A family-oriented holiday to commemorate the dead relatives and celebrate the harvest
An interesting regional farmers' food