San Francisco International (SFO) is 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco and has flight connections throughout all of North America, as well as Europe and Asia. It is situated right on San Francisco Bay and is served by Highway 101 and Interstate 280. Flights from San Francisco to Barcelona El Prat De Llobregat (BCN) generally take in the range of 14 to 17 hours, and the airport, which is the largest in Catalonia, is roughly 9 miles from the city itself.

Attractions and tips

There are a great many memorable structures worth seeing in Barcelona, including the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, the Palace of Catalan Music and the largest soccer stadium in all of Europe, the Camp Nou, which has a seating capacity in excess of 100,000 enthusiastic spectators. History buffs can take tours of Spanish Civil War sites, and the Magic Fountain in Barcelona captivates visitors in a dazzling display of water, sound and lights.

Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with winter days averaging 55 degrees Fahrenheit. August is the warmest summer month and the temperatures are normally in the 80s. Hotels in the city range from hostels to 5-star luxury accommodations. Whether you want to stay beachside or closer to the city’s center, you’ll have plenty of options with Gracia Barrio being one of the most popular neighborhoods in which to stay.