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Barcelona Weekend Break

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Las Ramblas, an obvious place to visit on a Barcelona weekend break

Image: (c) Damian Corrigan

Planning a Barcelona Weekend Break?:

Barcelona is Spain's most visited city and one of the most popular weekend break destinations in Europe. A weekend is enough time to take in the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas and the popular Gaudi attractions like the Sagrada Familia. A half-day to go and visit the Dali Museum in Figueres would make this the perfect weekend break.

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What to Do on a Barcelona Weekend Break:

If you're visiting Barcelona on a weekend break, be sure to pack some (if not all) of these sights into your trip: Best Things to Do in Barcelona

If you're on a tight budget, check these out: Free Things to Do in Barcelona

You can get in to most Barcelona attractions for free or at a reduced price if you buy a Barcelona Card.

Barcelona in a Hurry:

A Barcelona weekend break doesn't leave you much time to get lost and make mistakes. Taking a guided tour or sightseeing bus makes a good introduction to the city.

See also: Barcelona Travel Tips

Barcelona Weekend Break Flights:

Barcelona is well-served by flights, with four airports in the vicinity. In addition to Barcelona airport itself, you have Reus, Girona and Lleida, all of which are approximiately an hour from Barcelona. However, with the hassle of getting transport from these airports to Barcelona itself, I recommend trying to get a flight to Barcelona if at all possible.

You can book flights here: Book Flights to Barcelona (book direct)

As you don't have long on your Barcelona weekend break, you might want to consider a Barcelona Airport Transfer

Barcelona Weekend Break Hotels:

For an easy to use hotel booking website, check out this link: Book Barcelona Hotels.

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