Barcelona Leads the Pack as Fans Plan Concerts, Football, and Valencia Side Trips
Travelers on Plantrip.io are rallying around Spain this week, with Barcelona dominating plans in the last 24 hours. Out of 117 new itineraries created on February 8, 2026, many zero in on a mid-May Barcelona stay anchored by a FC Barcelona match on May 17 and a Bad Bunny concert on May 22, paired with a budget-conscious, party-friendly approach and a Valencia detour.
The most detailed submissions outline a May 12–25 journey for four travelers, flying from Vancouver (YVR) to arrive May 25, with clear priorities: affordable hotels (no hostels or short-term rentals), clubbing and nightlife, and marquee sights. Planners are threading in transit-smart moves—metro cards, SIM cards, and currency exchange—to keep costs near a $4,000 budget, while listing pricing for attractions, transport, and lodging. A notable structural feature is a Barcelona–Valencia split: travelers depart Barcelona the morning of May 18 and return early on May 22 to catch the concert, emphasizing rail value and flexibility.
Within Barcelona, users are targeting Camp Nou-related matchday experiences on May 17, Gaudí landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, and nightlife corridors in Eixample and along the beach. The May 22 Bad Bunny date is driving a surge in venue-adjacent planning and late-night transport notes. Cheap, hotel-based stays (not hostels or Airbnbs) are repeatedly requested, reflecting a desire for private rooms without luxury price tags.
Valencia features strongly as a four-day interlude—May 18 to the early morning of May 22—centered on party scenes, the City of Arts and Sciences, and beach time, with travelers favoring the lowest-cost transport options and streamlined logistics. Several planners specifically ask for all details to be organized into a Google Sheets plan, underscoring a preference for granular, line-item budgeting and date-locked schedules.
Beyond Spain, the day’s planning slate spans short city breaks, Southeast Asia getaways, and classic beach escapes—from Singapore girls’ trips and Bali weeks to Puerto Rico weekends—alongside U.S. and India road itineraries. Still, Barcelona’s magnetism stands out, powered by live events, football fervor, and an easy Valencia bolt-on that keeps costs in check without sacrificing nightlife or headline attractions.