When to go and how long to stay
May, June and September are warm without the peak summer crowds. Three days cover the main Gaudí sights and the old town; add a beach day or a day trip if you have more time.
Book Gaudí ahead
The Sagrada Família and Park Güell sell timed tickets that sell out, especially for groups. Choose the slots together and book early.
Where to stay as a group
Eixample is central and well connected; the Gothic Quarter and El Born put you in the old town. Apartments are common and work well for groups — check the house rules for group bookings.
Group tips
- Dinner is late in Spain — many kitchens get busy after 21:00, so plan afternoons accordingly.
- Keep an eye on bags in crowded areas and on the metro.
- Tapas bills are easier to split when one person pays and it is logged straight away.
