Weather is likely to be better in Barcelona - average temp is at least 10 degrees higher and 5 vs 10 rainy days. In terms of what to see and do they are both great, but I think Barcelona has the edge. Amsterdam tulip time really is mid-April while Spain’s spring will be earlier making the gardens and parks more pleasant. Like others I was pleasantly surprised by the Picasso museum as he is not a favorite of mine. The Sagrada Familia is breathtaking inside. As an architect I happily visited every single Gaudi house. But their giant art museum on the hill has some amazing stuff and day trips to Girona, the Salvador Dali Museum and Montserrat were also wonderful. I think Barcelona out of tourist season is fine we were there in April and it felt very safe. (One very crowded day for the San Jordi festival.) Food is fabulous. If the younger ones like going to discos at 2 am I am told they are great!
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