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Barcelona

Barcelona · Spain · 41.37, 2.18

Facing the Mediterranean on Spain's Catalan coast, Barcelona is the Mediterranean's largest cruise port. Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló, along with La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter's old streets, make it a popular city known for art, architecture, and food.

Port highlights

About 1.6 million
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, winters are mild, and sunny weather is common year-round.
Climate
Spanish and Catalan (English is also used in tourist areas)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September to October
Best time to visit
Local food

Paella, tapas, cured ham (jamon), pan con tomate, cava (sparkling wine)

Sights
Sagrada FamiliaPark GüellLa RamblaGothic Quarter
Monthly average high / low temperatures
14°
6°Jan
15°
6°Feb
16°
8°Mar
19°
10°Apr
22°
14°May
26°
18°Jun
28°
21°Jul
29°
21°Aug
26°
18°Sep
22°
14°Oct
18°
9°Nov
15°
6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO · about 12.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)118 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.72
Water 500 ml
€2.70
Coffee
€14.40
Inexpensive meal
€3.00
Local beer
€5.90
Big Mac

Prices in Barcelona. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

BCN
Nearest airport
20–30 min
Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Barcelona”, “Port of Barcelona” (CC BY-SA 4.0)