5 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.

Change things up with a short trip to PortAventura in Salou (about 1h 45 min away). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and admire the striking features of Casa Batllo.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Barcelona trip planner.

If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiports are Barcelona International Airport, Girona Airport and Reus Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C.