Even though Barcelona is a perfect city to visit any time of the year (oh Sunny Barcelona…), Summer is probably the most chosen season (we guess vacation has something to do with it). So make sure to check list of the essentials that you should pack for Barcelona in the summer before leaving home:
1. Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must throughout the year, but specially in the summer. Before leaving the hotel in the morning, and every couple of hours, make sure you are well protected from the sun rays in Barcelona. In case you forget your sunscreen at home, you can easily get it at the many pharmacies you will find in the city center.
2. Light clothes
This might sound pretty obvious in Sunny Barcelona, but just to make sure you don’t pack half of your wardrobe take into account that the weather in Barcelona is really hot specially during summer. What clothes to pack for Barcelona in the Summer? Definitely sleeveless tops. shorts, skirts, summer dresses or breeze pants.
3. Sandals
Don’t forget to pack comfortable sandals as well: you will spend most of the day walking the city, since Barcelona it is quite a small city in terms of space and we highly recommend you to explore it mainly by foot.
4. But also sneakers or comfortable shoes
You might want to attend one of the great music festivals in Barcelona taking place in summer. In that case, wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes will save you some stomps!
5. Swimsuit
What to pack for Barcelona in Summer? Definitely a swimsuit. Summer means sun and sea, specially in Barcelona. So don’t forget to pack your swimsuit to enjoy the Mediterranean! If you also like aquatic sports, you might want to enjoy some surf or stand-up paddle in la Barceloneta. Important thing to keep in mind though: keep an eye out on your belongings while on the beaches in Barcelona.
6. Beach sarong
You can use it during the flight in case you get cold (air conditioning in Summer can be dramatic) but specially will be glad to have packed a sarong when going to the beach and lying on the sun (lighter than a towel, perfect for exploring beaches in Summer).
7. Sunglasses
It might sound pretty obvious as well. But specially when traveling to Sunny Barcelona, make sure to pack your sunglasses if your eyes are specially sensitive to sunlight.
8. Shawl or a cardigan
In case you visit Barcelona in the beginning (late June) or the end of summer (mid-late September) we recommend you to include a shawl or a cardigan as it might get a bit cold at night.
9. Plug adapter
This is not an exclusive thing to pack for Barcelona in the summer, but important throughout the year when traveling anywhere (it is difficult nowadays to imagine ourselves exploring new places without our phones’ battery fully charged).
And since the tips that are not included in standard tourist guide are sometimes the most valuable, here is a post you can’t miss if you are planning to visit Barcelona during Summer:What you shouldn’t do in summer in Barcelona.