In terms of the weather, Barcelona stays relatively pleasant throughout the year. Obviously, during the summer months, it can get pretty warm, and in some cases too warm, especially if you’re on a mission to do some sightseeing.

We would recommend Easter as the best holiday season to visit the city as the weather is extremely pleasant and not too overwhelming. Alternatively, if you do have the chance to visit outside of the school holidays this is ideal, as the city will a lot less crowded.

Our local guide Ignasi also highlights another reason to time your trip to perfection. ‘Time your visit so that you can experience the Fiestas. Once a year for two weeks in each neighbourhood there is local parties.’

These fiestas tend to happen from Spring to the start of Autumn, and mean you can party like a local!