Bienvenidos a Barcelona

Destination Airport: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat BCN

Flight duration: 1h 50m

Air distance: 835 km

Culinary specialities

Flying Diamond (on our boarding pass)
Crema Catalana is the sweet crowning glory of Catalan cuisine. A delicate vanilla cream with a fine sugar crust, subtly flavoured with cinnamon and lemon peel. Enjoyed since the Middle Ages, it is now considered the most famous dessert in Barcelona – light, aromatic, and irresistible.

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Did you know?

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located just 15 kilometres southwest of the city centre and is Spain's second-largest airport. Since 2011, it has officially borne the name of Catalan politician Josep Tarradellas. The airport impresses with its modern terminal architecture and is used by over 50 million passengers annually. There is also an interesting fact: the airport is partly located in a protected nature reserve, the Delta del Llobregat – aeroplanes and bird species share the airspace here!

Places of interest

The world-famous Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, is Barcelona's architectural landmark and a symbol of the city's creative power. Also designed by Gaudí is the whimsical Park Güell, which delights with colourful mosaics, curved lines, and magnificent views over the city.

Another highlight is Las Ramblas, Barcelona's vibrant boulevard with street performers, flower stalls, and numerous cafés – a lively meeting point for locals and visitors alike. In the heart of the historic Barri Gòtic rises the imposing Barcelona Cathedral, whose medieval façade and tranquil courtyard are impressive examples of Gothic architecture.

The green Montjuïc hill offers a successful blend of nature and culture: extensive gardens, renowned museums, and the historic Castell de Montjuïc, from which there is a spectacular view over the harbour and city.

Useless knowledge

• The worst drivers in the world are said to be from Barcelona. So, during your Barcelona holiday, you'd best leave the car alone.
• In Barcelona, there's a statue of Columbus pointing towards America. But the kicker: the statue doesn't actually point to America, but in the completely wrong direction. Columbus must have been a bit confused.
• When you walk along La Rambla, you'll notice that almost every dog is allowed to walk around with sunglasses on. Clearly, dogs in Barcelona have better style than most people.
• In theory, a medieval law still allows Barcelonans to drum publicly in Plaça Sant Jaume today.