El viaje perfecto es una fusión de un momento perfecto y un lugar ideal.
Y España es un país precioso para visitar en enero. Así que visitar Barcelona en enero puede ser el viaje que te estabas perdiendo.
Read further as we talk about in detail why January is the best time to visit Barcelona, and of course, the beautiful sights you’ll be seeing in Barcelona.
- Enero: La época perfecta para visitar Barcelona
- Barcelona Ciudad: El lugar ideal para su viaje de enero
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Visitar Barcelona en enero: Atracciones arquitectónicas que visitar
- La Sagrada Familia: Gaudi’s Cathedral Masterpiece
- Park Güell: Gaudi’s Vibrant Mosaic Park
- Casa Vicens: La primera de Gaudí
- Casa Batlló: The House of Bones
- Casa Milá: La Cantera
- Palau Güell: Creating Space On Limited Land
- Port Vell: El distrito comercial del puerto
- Parque de la Ciutadella: Una ciudadela convertida en parque público
- Visitar Barcelona en enero: Museos para apreciar
- Barcelona en enero: Fiestas para disfrutar
- Visitar Barcelona en enero: Gastronomía y compras
- Preguntas más frecuentes (FAQ)
- Se cierra:
- Guárdalo para más tarde.
Enero: La época perfecta para visitar Barcelona
So why January? Simple, it’s because there are fewer tourists in January. You may wonder, “Well, what would that mean for me?”
En primer lugar, como enero no es la temporada turística alta para visitar la ciudad de Barcelona, los gastos de tu viaje serán mucho más baratos. El dinero ahorrado le dará margen para gastar más en cosas como comida, mejor alojamiento, actividades, regalos y recuerdos. O simplemente puede utilizarlo para otro viaje que esté planeando. Decidas lo que decidas, todos saldremos ganando.
Second, since January has fewer tourists would mean more time and opportunity to get that Instagrammable photo you want. Well, who doesn’t want to have perfect pictures and share them on Instagram or Facebook, right? I know I want to.
En tercer lugar, menos turistas en enero significaría que no habría colas de espera para comprar entradas y acceder a atracciones famosas, restaurantes, tiendas y otros lugares. Sin colas de espera, podrá dedicar más tiempo a otras cosas durante su estancia en Barcelona.
The fourth reason is it’s the season when there are plenty of mushrooms and chestnuts. So aside from plenty of mushroom dishes that you can enjoy, you can bring home lots of mushrooms and chestnuts for a cheap amount.
If you’re not convinced yet, there are plenty of discounted prices on surplus goods and things from Christmas. There are also skiing opportunities in nearby locations that you enjoy because of the cold weather in January.
Barcelona Ciudad: El lugar ideal para su viaje de enero
Un viaje a la ciudad de Barcelona en enero es como un suntuoso festín para los ojos y la mente.
Every step, while sightseeing, will feel surreal due to the city’s architecture. Barcelona’s inspiring artistry and culture, found in its cityscapes, museums, and monuments, will deeply move you to pursue the arts.
Walking through Barcelona’s surreal cityscapes is like moving along modern records of the long Spanish history. This urban Gothic feeling is mainly due to the city’s architectural design from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. And we are enjoying it now thanks to the combined preservation efforts of passionate artists, local folks, and the local government, so be sure to savor that feeling once you are in Barcelona.
Since we are already talking about the cityscapes, Barcelona is home to the marvelous structures designed by one of the world’s most famous architects, Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi’s renowned works like the towering La Sagrada Familia and the captivating Park Guell are Barcelona’s top tourist spots to visit. Not only that, but you can also see the hotels or Casas that were designed by Gaudi.
Aside from Gaudi, Barcelona is also home to the works of other famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and Joan Brossa. That is why Barcelona is home to inspiring museums that you can visit, like Museo Picasso, Fundacio Miro, and Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona.
Siga leyendo y le hablaremos con detalle de las atracciones, museos, fiestas y mercados de los que podrá disfrutar en la ciudad de Barcelona en enero.
Visitar Barcelona en enero: Atracciones arquitectónicas que visitar
La mayoría de Barcelona’s main tourist attractions are works by the architect Antoni Gaudi. Here we’ll talk about the best architectural attractions to visit during your January trip to Barcelona.
La Sagrada Familia: Gaudi’s Cathedral Masterpiece
La Sagrada Familia es una obra maestra de Antoni Gaudí y la atracción más famosa de Barcelona. La catedral es de una belleza cautivadora tanto por fuera como por dentro. Su belleza se completa con las impresiones de sus cuatro millones de visitantes anuales de todas partes del mundo.
The exterior is made up of 3 facades with towering bell towers to memorialize moments of Christ’s life: birth, passion, and bliss. Symbols and designs fill each facade that guides guests into epiphany and insight into the life of Christ.
Step inside the cathedral and be smitten by Gaudi’s interior design. The design mimics nature as praise to the Creator, which Gaudi believes. You are in for a surprise light show when the sunlight strikes the mosaic panels. Truly awe-inspiring and mesmerizing.
Park Güell: Gaudi’s Vibrant Mosaic Park
El Parque Güell es uno de los lugares emblemáticos de Barcelona. No es de extrañar que sea conocido por sus vibrantes mosaicos arquitectónicos combinados con un parque de entorno verde y exuberante, ya que es una de las obras de Antoni Gaudí. La UNESCO lo declaró Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1984.
El parque de mosaicos se encuentra en la parte norte de la colina del Carmelo. Al entrar en el parque urbano, una fuente de mosaico con forma de dragón (llamada El Drac Salamandra) situada en la escalinata le llamará inmediatamente la atención por sus vibrantes colores.
Climbing the stairway will lead you up towards the Mosaic Terrace and Nature Square. Travel to the left of Nature Square, you’ll find the colonnaded pathway, and to the right, you’ll find The Hypostyle Room, Asturia Gardens, and the Gaudi House.
Casa Vicens: La primera de Gaudí
Another one of Gaudi’s projects, Casa Vicens, was built initially as a residential house for Manuel Vicens. This was his first big architectural work after graduating. Currently, Casa Vicens is a museum that showcases Antoni Gaudi’s works. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 2005.
Casa Vicens, like the rest of Gaudi’s works, take great inspiration from nature. The fence has palm tree leaves and carnations in its design. The interior features ceilings and walls that have flowerlike and plantlike designs. The house exterior is heavily influenced by an exotic oriental design, very different from the classical architectural style of Gaudi’s time.
Casa Batlló: The House of Bones
Casa Batlló was a house renovation work of Gaudi, which took place due to the Cerda plan. Batlló was the name of the project commissioner. You can find Casa Batlló in the heart of Barcelona, Passeig de Gracia.
Casa Batlló is also called “the house of bones” due to its bone-like facade. There are speculations that the story of Saint George slaying the dragon was the inspiration behind the facade. That’s mainly supported by the fact that the roof looks like dragon scales and the columns like bones.
Others speculate that the sea was the inspiration behind Casa Batlló’s facade. Depending on how you see it, the roof appears to be fish or shark scales while the columns are corals.
Consulte nuestra guía completa para visitar y getting tickets for Casa Batllò.
Casa Milá: La Cantera
One of the famous works of Gaudi, Casa Milà, also has the name of La Pedrera or “the stone quarry.” The name comes from its unconventional design, similar to a stone quarry.
When the building was first created it was a subject of criticism in the neighborhood due to its design. It was only redeemed as a masterpiece a few years later. UNESCO declared Casa Milà a World Heritage Site in 1984.
Para evitar las colas en la entrada, consulte nuestra guía definitiva sobre Entradas Casa Milá.
Palau Güell: Creating Space On Limited Land
Palau Güell was a mansion designed by Gaudi for Eusebi Güell. This was one of Gaudi’s works, which showed his architectural genius and innovations in creating space with only a small land plot. UNESCO declared Palau Guell a World Heritage Site in 1984. Today, it is a museum that exhibits and teaches Gaudi’s innovative techniques on architecture through an audio guide.
Port Vell: El distrito comercial del puerto
Port Vell is the waterfront harbor of Barcelona and Catalonia. This vibrant harbor is a popular landmark in Barcelona, known for its scenic view of floating ships and yachts over the water combined with the modern design Maremàgnum shopping district. Enjoy Maremàgnum’s wide lineup of stores, restaurants, shops, bars, cafes, and cinemas. You can also take a walking tour of the Barcelona Aquarium which features unique Mediterranean aquatic species.
Parque de la Ciutadella: Una ciudadela convertida en parque público
A citadel once stood here and was an object of hatred by the people of Catalan. Now, Ciutadella Park is a lush green environment suited to finding peace and relaxation. Aside from Ciutadella park’s greeneries, you can visit the Cascada Fountain, the Catalan Parliament, Geological Museum, Castell dels Tres Dragons, Zoological Museum, and Umbracle. They also hold concerts in the park, so be sure to check if there are any during your January trip.
Visitar Barcelona en enero: Museos para apreciar
Home to many great artists, Barcelona is rich in creative and inspiring works of art. Thankfully, Barcelona’s people recognized the artworks’ value and responded by preserving these precious works of art through museums. Here are some of the museums that you can visit during your stay in Barcelona in January.
Museu Picasso de Barcelona: Discover Picasso’s Early Works
Museu Picasso opened in 1963 and showcased the 4,251 works of Picasso’s formative years during his stay in Barcelona. The showcased works give a glimpse of what Picasso felt and perceived during his formative years in Barcelona.
Fundació Joan Miró: Connecting Art with Nature
Located in Montjuïc, Fundació Joan Miró was built by Joan Miró himself with the goal of creating a place for contemporary art research. Like Gaudi, Joan Miró takes great inspiration from nature. Visiting this museum would give you time to contemplate the soul of nature and its relation to each one of us.
MNAC: Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
El MNAC es el museo nacional de artes visuales de Cataluña. Se inauguró como exposición de arte medieval en 1929 y ha continuado hasta nuestros días. Explorar el museo te llevará a descubrir una gran colección de obras de arte de diferentes épocas.
Museo del Chocolate: Chocolate para el frío
Su viaje de enero a Barcelona no estará completo sin una visita al Museo del Chocolate. El museo ofrece recorridos didácticos sobre la historia del chocolate y su impacto en la economía y la cultura mundiales. También hay actividades en las que puede participar, como catas de chocolate, elaboración de esculturas de chocolate y combinación de chocolate caliente con vino u otro alcohol.
Barcelona en enero: Fiestas para disfrutar
Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (5 de enero)
Cada año, la Cabalgata de Reyes es una tradición que se celebra el 5 de enero. Representa el momento en que los tres reyes viajaron lejos para hacer regalos a Jesús. Del mismo modo, los tres reyes: Caspar, Melchor y Baltasar, realizarán una cabalgata por la ciudad que comenzará cuando el alcalde de Barcelona entregue la llave de la ciudad a los tres reyes. La cabalgata de los Reyes Magos consta de coloridas carrozas, música a todo volumen, Castellers, bailarines, bandas de música, fuegos artificiales, correfoc y otros voluntarios necesarios para completar el espectáculo callejero. El día después de la fiesta, el 6 de enero, es festivo.
Fiesta de las Tres Tumbas (17 de enero)
Patron Saint Antoni of Abat is celebrated on Festa Dels Tres Tombs every January 17. Saint Antoni Abat is known as the patron saint of all hooved animals, and the word Festa Dels Tres Tombs means “the feast of three tombs.” That’s why the festival is done through a procession of horses or a cavalcade that goes through a route around the city, leading to three tombs.
Visitar Barcelona en enero: Gastronomía y compras
Su visita de enero a la ciudad de Barcelona no estará completa sin hacer compras de alimentos, ropa, dulces y otros artículos. Así que aquí tienes dos de las zonas comerciales a las que echar un vistazo:
Mercat de Sant Antoni: Barcelona’s Old Market
El mercado de Sant Antoni o San Antonio es uno de los más antiguos de Barcelona. El Mercat de Sant Antoni se inauguró en 1882 y aún conserva su aspecto original gracias a un eficaz mantenimiento. En el interior del mercado se venden diversas cosas como frutas, carne, verduras, ropa, zapatos y otras mercancías.
Passeig de Gracia: Calle comercial de alto nivel
If you’re looking for international brands en la ciudad de BarcelonaPasseig de Gracia es el lugar ideal. Passeig de Gracia tiene todas las tiendas de diseñadores como Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada y Versace. Grandes cafés también se pueden encontrar en esta calle comercial como Casa Museu Amatller.
Preguntas más frecuentes (FAQ)
Se cierra:
Although Barcelona’s winter is a little cold, it’s still definitely worth it to visit Barcelona in January due to the cheaper travel cost, fewer tourists, and more meaningful vacation time that we’ve talked about in this article.
Reserve ya su visita a Barcelona en enero.
¿No va a visitar Barcelona en enero?
Eche un vistazo a nuestras guías para Febrero, Marzoy Abril.
Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in Europe, there is so much exciting to see and do. Now it was admittedly a few years since I last visited the city so it is much appreciated to read some interesting things to do in the city. I will definitely save your article in my “travel inspiration” list.
I’ve never been to Spain, and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to Barcelona. I had no clue that January was a good time to head there! The architecture is so amazing. Ah! This makes me want to book a trip STAT!!
January is usually great because the weather is starting to get a little warmer but still no crowds. I’d love to read about your adventures in Barcelona sometime in the future
Me encanta Barcelona en cualquier época del año. Vivimos en Europa y visitamos la ciudad muchas veces, durante diferentes estaciones. Estoy de acuerdo contigo: Enero es genial si quieres evitar las multitudes e irte de compras de ropa y ropa de marca. Justo después de Navidad todo está de rebajas. Además, casi siempre hace buen tiempo.
Me alegra mucho saber que seguiste volviendo a Barcelona. Hay algún sitio donde pueda leer sobre esas aventuras?
We have always wanted to head back to Spain in the winter months. Thanks for a quick view on what to expect in Barcelona in January. I am sure we would love the lower tourist numbers. And a bit cheaper rates too. We would love to return to see La Sagrada. We missed the inside on our last visit. And I can’t believe there is a Gaudi piece we missed. Casa Vicens will definitely be on our return plans. And hubby would definitely want to visit the Chocolate Museum. And have an adult hot chocolate drink.
Seguro que te encantará la sensación que transmite la ciudad en enero. La sensación es completamente distinta cuando no está tan llena.
Voy a ir a España en julio y tengo mucha curiosidad por saber cómo funciona todo allí durante COVID. Estoy pensando en ir a Barcelona, pero ¿qué opinas de Madrid? Además, ¿todos estos lugares turísticos están abiertos? ¡Quiero saber más y espero que me puedas dar consejos!
We are actually working on a guide for July I’m going to make a note to share it here with you when it is done so you get a better idea.
Madrid me parece una gran alternativa si lo que quieres es mudarte. Para mí, la principal diferencia es el ambiente que se respira en ambas ciudades. Madrid es una ciudad más cosmopolita, todo es más rápido, mientras que Barcelona, aunque es una gran ciudad, tiene un aire provinciano que la hace más relajada.
Barcelona is one of my favorite city in Europe as it is very vibrant and charming. I went there in March – an off shoulder season but in January it would be really great to visit this wonderful city. I agree as January is offpeak season then it would be great to see this place with lesser crowds and at our pace. I would really love to have the peace while walking along the gardens of Castell De Montjuïc
Siempre he tenido Barcelona en mi lista. Desgraciadamente, no pude visitarla el año pasado cuando estuve de mochilera por Europa a pesar de que estaba en mi lista. La Fuente de la Cascada tiene un aspecto impresionante y me encantaría verla en la vida real. La arquitectura es tan chula y bonita allí. Añadiendo estos lugares a mi lista para poder recorrerlos cuando esté en Barcelona.
Great tips! A visit to Spain is long due for me. I have friends living in Barcelona and Madrid, and I really hope to visit them soon. We love traveling off season, so this was a great post to me. Less crowds and cheaper prices attracts us but I also don’t like the heath on summer months.