Barcelona has an overtourism problem and the city isn't shy about it — locals have visibly run out of patience with the Ramblas-Sagrada-Família corridor, and Airbnb licences are being clawed back. Stay outside Ciutat Vella and the picture changes completely: great food, real cultural depth, beach access, sport for every taste, and a lively nomad scene. Pick Gràcia, Poblenou, or Sant Antoni and skip the tourist quarter.
Barcelona
World-class city with an overtourism problem — pick the right neighbourhood and it's hard to beat.
- Monthly cost
- CHF 2'400
- Wifi (median)
- 200 Mbps
- Time zone
- Swiss time
- Visa (Swiss passport)
- Schengen, no stay limit
- Best months
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Sep
- Oct