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Activities
- Walking the Camino de Santiago from Barcelona to Montserrat (A pligrim’s guide)
- Complete Guide to Hiking the Camins de Ronda (Costa Brava Coastal Path)
- Walking the PR-C 171 in Barcelona: From Zona Universitaria to Trinitat Nova
- Discovering the Public Art on Barcelona’s Waterfront (walking itinerary & map)
- The Three Hills Walk (Urban hiking in Barcelona)
- Hiking the Cami Ral: The Old Medieval Road from Vic to Olot
- Hiking the GR-6 from Barcelona to Sant Cugat
- From Barcelona to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery by Train and On Foot (A Hiker’s Guide)
- A Fan’s Guide to Seeing FC Barcelona Play at Camp Nou (written by a local)
- The Martinet Valley, Aiguafreda de Dalt and the Dolmen de Cruïlles (Montseny Natural Park)
- Electric Scooter Rental In Barcelona (Read Before Hiring A Scooter!)
- Carretera de les Aigües: An Easy Walk with Fantastic Views
- Hot Air Ballooning Near Barcelona
- Windsurfing in the Bay of Roses – Sant Pere Pescador
- BarGelona – Barcelona’s Christmas Ice Rink
- Barcelona Windsurfing Spots – Badalona
- Windsurfing on the Ebro Delta
Attractions
- Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi (Visitors guide and history)
- The Frederic Marès Museum (Visitors Guide)
- Casa Pàdua: The Green and Red Art Nouveau House at 75 Pàdua Street
- Basilica of Sants Màrtirs Sant Just i Pastor
- Barcelona Cathedral: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
- The Hash Marihuana and Hemp Museum Barcelona
- Barcelona City Hall (history and why you should visit)
- Casa de l’Ardiaca: The Archdeacon’s House
- MNAC: The National Art Museum of Catalunya (Visitors guide, tickets & tips)
- The Fundació Joan Miró Art Museum on Montjuïc (Visitors guide & tips)
- CCCB: Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
- Fundació Antoni Tàpies
- MACBA: Barcelona’s Iconic Contemporary Art Museum
- Visiting the Picasso Museum in Barcelona (Info, tickets and tips)
- Sant Pau del Camp: The Oldest Church in Barcelona
- The Miralles Gateway By Antoni Gaudí (Portal Miralles)
- 10 Charming Squares & Pretty Plazas in Barcelona (with map)
- Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
- Barcelona’s Medieval Jewish Quarter (El Call)
- Basilica of La Mercè
- The Church of the Sacred Heart on Mount Tibidabo
- 10 Things to Do at Barcelona’s Port Vell Harbour
- FC Barcelona Museum and Camp Nou Stadium Tour
- El Pont del Bisbe – Bishop’s Bridge
- The Umbrella House – Casa Bruno Cuadros
- Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
- Barcelona Central Post Office
- The 10 Most Emblematic Skyscrapers in Barcelona
- Christopher Columbus Monument and Viewpoint
- A Room Where it Always Rains by Juan Muñoz
- Las Arenas – Bullring Turned Shopping Centre and Viewpoint
- Antoni Llena’s Chicken Wire Tribute to Castellers
- Marc by Robert Llimós
- David and Goliath Sculptures in Barcelona
- Monument to Ramon Berenguer the Great
- Homage to the Blanquerna School
- The Shoe Museum
- The World Begins With Every Kiss (The Kiss Mural)
- Santa Maria del Mar – Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Sea
- Discover the Awesome Graffiti and Street Art of Poblenou
- Monument to Antoni Viladomat i Manalt
- Monument to Doctor Bartomeu Robert
- La Monumental – Bullring and Bullfighting Museum
- Barcelona Design Museum – DHUB
- Plaça d’Espanya
- Where to See Christmas Nativity Scenes in Barcelona
- The Dark History of Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
- El Fossar de les Moreres
- The Encants Vells Flea Market
- Monument to Doctor Trueta
- Barcelona Cable Cars
- Statue of Pau Claris
- Sir Winston Churchill Monument
- Fernando Botero’s Fat Animal Sculptures
- Monument to Francesc Macià
- Joan Miró Welcomes You to Barcelona
- Joan Miró Park and the Woman & Bird Sculpture
- The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- Rafael Casanova Monument
- MUHBA Via Sepulcral Romana – Roman Burial Ground
- The “Maja Madrilenya” Fountain
- Barcelona Motorcycle Museum
- The Born Cultural Centre
- Poblenou Cemetery
- Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish Sculpture
- The Barcelona Mammoth Museum
- The Caixa Forum
- Museum of Catalan Modernism
- Three Charming Art Nouveau Fountains by Josep Campeny
- Monestir de Pedralbes – One of Barcelona’s Best Kept Secrets!
- The Roman Temple of Augustus
- Plaça de Catalunya – More Than Just a Metro Stop!
- The Roger de Llúria Monument
- The Barcelona History Museum – MUHBA Plaça del Rei
- Barcelona’s Head – Pop Art at the Old Port
- Torre Glòries – Barcelona’s 21st Century Icon
- The Arc de Triomf
- The Canaletas Fountain (Font de Canaletes)
- Microcars in Barcelona
- Disseny Hub – Vector Prime Comes to Barcelona!
- Gambrinus – Barcelona’s Giant Lobster Statue
Catalonia
- Complete Guide to Hiking the Camins de Ronda (Costa Brava Coastal Path)
- Vic Travel Guide: What to See and Do in Vic
- Hiking the Cami Ral: The Old Medieval Road from Vic to Olot
- Peralada Travel Guide: What to See & Do
- The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes (and how to get there)
- El Port de la Selva Travel Guide: What to See and Do
- Monument to Lluís Companys (Statue of a girl with a handkerchief)
- Banyoles & Estany de Banyoles: What To See & Do
- Ripoll: What to See and Do
- Easy Day Trips From Barcelona by Public Transport (and how to get there)
- The Remnants of Barcelona’s 18th Century Citadel
- Terrassa: What to See and Do
- Manresa’s Medieval Fair : La Fira de l’Aixada
- Cardona Castle and Salt Mountain Cultural Park
- Devil’s Bridge Roman Aqueduct – Tarragona
- Tossa de Mar – History, Sand and Sunshine on the Costa Brava
- Cadaqués and Salvador Dalí’s House in Portlligat
- Wilfred the Hairy: History and Legends
- Lleida – Cathedrals, Castles and a Medieval Dungeon
- Hot Air Ballooning Near Barcelona
- Girona Flower Festival – Girona Temps de Flors
- Monument to Francesc Cambó
- Besalú – A Medieval Gem in the Heart of Catalonia
- Windsurfing in the Bay of Roses – Sant Pere Pescador
- Monument to Francesc Macià
- Catalonia’s National Day – La Diada de Catalunya
- Badalona’s Fish-Kite Mural
- Windsurfing on the Ebro Delta
Day trips & weekend breaks
- Vic Travel Guide: What to See and Do in Vic
- The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Montserrat from Barcelona
- Olot: Things To See & Do In The Capital Of The Garrotxa Region
- Peralada Travel Guide: What to See & Do
- The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes (and how to get there)
- El Port de la Selva Travel Guide: What to See and Do
- The Martinet Valley, Aiguafreda de Dalt and the Dolmen de Cruïlles (Montseny Natural Park)
- Banyoles & Estany de Banyoles: What To See & Do
- Peratallada: A Pituresque Medieval Village Near The Costa Brava
- Castellfollit de la Roca: What to See and Do
- Santa Pau: A Mediaval Village Surrounded By Volcanoes
- Visiting The Croscat Volcano (La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone)
- Visiting the Gorg de la Plana Waterfalls (Brugent Nature Reserve)
- La Fageda d’en Jordà Beech Forest (La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone)
- Ripoll: What to See and Do
- Easy Day Trips From Barcelona by Public Transport (and how to get there)
- Terrassa: What to See and Do
- Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Dalinian Triangle Guide – In the Surreal Footsteps of Salvador Dalí
- Gala-Dalí Castle, Púbol
- The Walk From Flaça Train Station to Púbol
- Tarragona: What to See in the Ancient Roman City by the Sea
- Cardona Castle and Salt Mountain Cultural Park
- The First Building Designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Tossa de Mar – History, Sand and Sunshine on the Costa Brava
- Cadaqués and Salvador Dalí’s House in Portlligat
- Vic’s Annual Medieval Market
- Lleida – Cathedrals, Castles and a Medieval Dungeon
- Montblanc and the Legend of Sant Jordi
- Girona Flower Festival – Girona Temps de Flors
- Besalú – A Medieval Gem in the Heart of Catalonia
- El Pont del Petroli – Badalona
- From Argentona to the Castell de Burriac
- Sitges in Winter
Entertainment
- A Fan’s Guide to Seeing FC Barcelona Play at Camp Nou (written by a local)
- Barcelona Rock Fest 2023: Everything You Need To Know!
- English Language Cinemas in Barcelona
- Live Music in Barcelona
Events
- A Fan’s Guide to Seeing FC Barcelona Play at Camp Nou (written by a local)
- Barcelona Light Festival: LLum BCN Poblenou
- Girona Flower Festival – Girona Temps de Flors
- The Nature of Art Nouveau Exhibition at DHUB Barcelona
- The First ÚS Barcelona Street Art Festival
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
- Multidisciplinary Art Exhibition at the Agbar Tower
- The Mediterranean Tall Ships Regatta
- Barcelona International Classic Bus Rally
Families & children
- Júlia, the Life-Sized Concrete Mammoth Statue in the Parc de la Ciutadella
- Barcelona With Kids: Family-Friendly City Guide
- Cardona Castle and Salt Mountain Cultural Park
- A Storybook Christmas in La Plaça de Sant Jaume
- The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- BarGelona – Barcelona’s Christmas Ice Rink
- The Barcelona Mammoth Museum
- The Caixa Forum
- La Casa dels Entremesos – The Giants Museum
Festivals & traditions
- Easter in Barcelona 2024: Processions, Traditions & Best Things To Do
- Myths and Legends of Barcelona
- A Man With as Many Noses as There Are Days Left In the Year
- Manresa’s Medieval Fair : La Fira de l’Aixada
- Barcelona Light Festival 2023 : LLum BCN Poblenou
- Fira de La Candelera – Molins de Rei
- Barcelona Rock Fest: Everything You Need To Know!
- The Tres Tombs Horse Parade
- A Storybook Christmas in La Plaça de Sant Jaume
- Girona Flower Festival – Girona Temps de Flors
- Where to See Christmas Nativity Scenes in Barcelona
- Christmas Lights 2013
- The Nativity Scene at Plaça Sant Jaume
- Curling One Out For Christmas!
- Christmas Markets in Barcelona
- Catalonia’s National Day – La Diada de Catalunya
- La Casa dels Entremesos – The Giants Museum
- L’Ou Com Balla – Dancing Eggs!
- Human Towers at the Sagrada Familia
- Calçotada – Traditional Catalan Winter Barbecues
Food & drink
- Can You Drink the Tap Water in Barcelona?
- Where to Buy Alcohol in Barcelona on Sunday (with map)
- Eat Breakfast Like a Local in Barcelona
- Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona
- 6 Places To Eat Well In Barcelona For Six Euros Or Less
- The Best Ice Cream in Barcelona
- Calçotada – Traditional Catalan Winter Barbecues
History
- Basilica of Sants Màrtirs Sant Just i Pastor
- Exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter: A Perfect Half-day Itinerary
- Monument to the People Executed Between 1939 and 1952
- The Twenty-Metre Tall Granite Obelisk in Plaça Cinc d’Ors
- The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes (and how to get there)
- Sant Pau del Camp: The Oldest Church in Barcelona
- The Controversial Monument to Slave Trader Antonío López y López
- Monument to Lluís Companys (Statue of a girl with a handkerchief)
- Hercules Fountains & The Origins Of Barcelona
- The Medieval Fountains of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona’s Medieval Jewish Quarter (El Call)
- Monument to the Heroes of 1809
- Basilica of La Mercè
- Barcelona’s Oldest Fountain: El Font de Santa Ana
- The Remnants of Barcelona’s 18th Century Citadel
- Estació de França Railway Station
- Monument to Narcís Monturiol : Inventor of the Steam Powered Submarine
- The Foundling Wheel at Plaça de Viçenc Martorell
- The Cerdà Houses and the Origins of the Eixample District
- Monument to US Servicemen
- The First Building Designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Wilfred the Hairy: History and Legends
- Santa Maria del Mar – Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Sea
- The Dark History of Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
- Monument to Francesc Cambó
- El Fossar de les Moreres
- Monument to Doctor Trueta
- Statue of Pau Claris
- Sir Winston Churchill Monument
- Monument to Francesc Macià
- Catalonia’s National Day – La Diada de Catalunya
- The Barcelona Mammoth Museum (now closed)
…in Barcelona
Interesting & amusing
- Pont de Mühlberg: Barcelona’s Love Lock Bridge
- 10 Things That Barcelona Is Famous For
- A Thoughtful Bull and a Very Flirtatious Giraffe (Statues)
- The Gothic Arch of Sant Adrià: Gateway to Barcelona
- Cobi – Barcelona’s Olympic Mascot
- Wilfred the Hairy: History and Legends
- Enriqueta Martí – The Vampire of the Raval
- Someone’s Knitting Jumpers for the Trees!
- Joan Miró Welcomes You to Barcelona
- Curling One Out For Christmas!
- Badalona’s Fish-Kite Mural
- L’Ou Com Balla – Dancing Eggs!
- Surprising Street Art in Poblenou
- January Sales – Ganga Style!
- Myths, Rumours and Equestrian Statues
Parks & gardens
- Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies – Barcelona’s Graffiti Park
- Parc de Les Aigües
- Parc de l’Espanya Industrial
- Mahatma Gandhi Gardens and Statue
- Joan Miró Park and the Woman & Bird Sculpture
- Laribal Gardens – Montjuïc
- Central Park…..Poblenou!
Public art
- Discovering the Public Art on Barcelona’s Waterfront (walking itinerary & map)
- Roman Scales by Jannis Kounellis
- From Orwell to ‘Tripi’: The History of Barcelona’s Plaça de George Orwell
- The Twenty-Metre Tall Granite Obelisk in Plaça Cinc d’Ors
- Monument to Lluís Companys (Statue of a girl with a handkerchief)
- Monument to Santiago Roldán (The Ass Monument)
- Steel Pergolas on Avinguda d’Icària (Poblenou)
- Monument to Simón Bolívar
- Júlia, the Life-Sized Concrete Mammoth Statue in the Parc de la Ciutadella
- Hercules Fountains & The Origins Of Barcelona
- Monument to Francesc Layret
- Monument To The Catalan Volunteers
- Monument to General Prim
- Plaça de Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer
- Desolation by Josep Llimona
- Statue of Little Red Riding Hood
- Neptune’s Fountain: History and Symbolism
- Homage to Picasso by Antoni Tàpies
- Monument to Anselm Clavé
- MALIP: Monument to Lost Dreams
- Monument to Frederic Soler
- Carmela by Jaume Plensa
- Fountain of Diana
- Monument to Santiago Rusiñol
- Monument to Narcís Monturiol : Inventor of the Steam Powered Submarine
- A Thoughtful Bull and a Very Flirtatious Giraffe (Statues)
- The Wounded Star Sculpture by Rebecca Horn (L’Estel Ferit)
- Barcelona Balconies by Cité Création
- Statue of Marià Fortuny
- Keith Haring’s Mural: Todos Juntos Podemos Parar el SIDA
- Monument to Sportspeople of the Sea
- Fer Llenya: Gonzalo Borondo’s Tribute to Castellers
- Monument to Joan Salvat-Papasseit
- Stargazers (Miraestels) by Robert Llimós
- La Parella: The Couple by Lautaro Díaz Silva
- The Shark of the Carmel Mural: El Tauró del Carmel
- A Room Where it Always Rains by Juan Muñoz
- Homage to swimming by Alfredo Lanz
- Onades (Waves) by Andreu Alfaro
- Cobi – Barcelona’s Olympic Mascot
- Panorama by Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada
- La Carbonería – From Urbanistic Innovation To Graffiti Covered Squat
- Antoni Llena’s Chicken Wire Tribute to Castellers
- Marc by Robert Llimós
- David and Goliath Sculptures in Barcelona
- Monument to Ramon Berenguer the Great
- Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies – Barcelona’s Graffiti Park
- Homage to the Blanquerna School
- The World Begins With Every Kiss (The Kiss Mural)
- Discover the Awesome Graffiti and Street Art of Poblenou
- Sir Winston Churchill Monument
- Someone’s Knitting Jumpers for the Trees!
- Joan Miró Welcomes You to Barcelona
- Joan Miró Park and the Woman & Bird Sculpture
- The First ÚS Barcelona Street Art Festival
- Badalona’s Fish-Kite Mural
- Surprising Street Art in Poblenou
- Barcelona’s Head – Pop Art at the Old Port
Shopping
- Contactless Payment in Barcelona (Credit & Debit Cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay)
- Buying A Prepaid Spanish SIM Card At Barcelona Airport
- Where To Buy A Beach Umbrella & Other Beach Accessories In Barcelona (with prices and map)
- Best Souvenirs and Gifts You Can Buy at Barcelona Airport (and where to find them)
- Las Arenas – Bullring Turned Shopping Centre and Viewpoint
- The Encants Vells Flea Market
- Christmas Markets in Barcelona 2023
- Computer and Electronics Stores in Barcelona
- Altaïr – Barcelona’s Travellers Bookshop
Spain
Tickets
- The Fundació Joan Miró Art Museum on Montjuïc (Visitors guide & tips)
- CCCB: Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
- Fundació Antoni Tàpies (Visitors guide, tickets & tips)
- MACBA: Barcelona’s Iconic Contemporary Art Museum
- Visiting the Picasso Museum in Barcelona (Info, tickets and tips)
- A Fan’s Guide to Seeing FC Barcelona Play at Camp Nou (written by a local)
- How to use T-Mobilitat in Barcelona (The new contactless travel card)
- Barcelona Sightseeing Passes: Which is Best Value in 2023?
- Sagrada Familia: Tips for Visiting Gaudi’s Masterpiece
- Articket – 50% Discount at Barcelona’s Best Art Museums
Tips
- How to Get to Sitges from Barcelona Airport
- How to Travel from Barcelona Airport to the Costa Brava
- Free Train Travel in Barcelona During 2023 With The “ABONO RECURRENT” Ticket
- How to use T-Mobilitat in Barcelona (The new contactless travel card)
- What To Do If You Run Out Of Medication While Visiting Spain
- Doing Laundry In Barcelona (Laundries, Laundrettes, Dry Cleaners & More)
- Taxis in Barcelona: Information, Fares, Apps & Tips
- Contactless Payment in Barcelona (Credit & Debit Cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay)
- Where to Buy Alcohol in Barcelona on Sunday (with map)
- How to Check if a Holiday Apartment is Legal in Barcelona
- How To Book Spanish Train Tickets On The RENFE Website (Step-by-Step Guide)
- How To Claim Compensation If Your Train Is Delayed In Spain
- Buying A Prepaid Spanish SIM Card At Barcelona Airport
- Where To Buy A Beach Umbrella & Other Beach Accessories In Barcelona (with prices and map)
- Where to Stay in Barcelona | Best Areas & Neighbourhoods
- When’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Barcelona? (Month-by-Month Guide)
- Which Barcelona Airport is Best? (BCN, GRO, REU)
- 10 Charming Squares & Pretty Plazas in Barcelona (with map)
- 21 Most Instagrammable Locations in Barcelona (With Map)
- Top Barcelona Travel, Food and Expat Blogs
- How to Unlock Your Suitcase When You’ve Forgotten the Combination
- B-OIL: The Cheapest Petrol Station in Barcelona
- From Barcelona Airport to the Cruise Ship Terminals
- Sagrada Familia: Tips for Visiting Gaudi’s Masterpiece
- From the Cruise Ship Terminals to Barcelona City Centre
- Free Commuter Train Tickets When Travelling by AVE
- Eat Breakfast Like a Local in Barcelona
- Why I Prefer to Fly EasyJet Between Barcelona and the UK
- 6 Places To Eat Well In Barcelona For Six Euros Or Less
- Articket – 50% Discount at Barcelona’s Best Art Museums
- Hay Fever Season in Barcelona
- What to Wear in Barcelona in December
- Free WiFi Hotspots in Barcelona
- How to Get From Barcelona Airport to the City Centre
- What to Wear In Barcelona in September
- What to Wear in Barcelona in August
- What to Wear in Barcelona in July
- The Never Ending Tunnel at Passeig de Gracia
- What to Wear in Barcelona in May
- Understanding Barcelona’s Public Transport Zones
- How To Use Google Maps Without Paying Roaming Charges
- What to Wear in Barcelona in April
- What to Wear in Barcelona in March
- What to Wear in Barcelona in February
- What to Wear in Barcelona in January
Transport
- How to Get to Sitges from Barcelona Airport
- How to Travel from Barcelona Airport to the Costa Brava
- Bus & Coach Services from Barcelona Airport (Both terminals, all destinations)
- Taxis in Barcelona: Information, Fares, Apps & Tips
- Barcelona Low Emission Zone: Everything You Need To Know
- Barcelona Tram System Guide | How to Use the Tram in Barcelona
- Barcelona Metro Guide: Timetables, Maps, Tickets & More
- Which Barcelona Airport is Best? (BCN, GRO, REU)
- From Barcelona Airport to the Cruise Ship Terminals
- From the Cruise Ship Terminals to Barcelona City Centre
- How to Get From Barcelona Airport to the City Centre
- Understanding Barcelona’s Public Transport Zones
Uncategorized
- An Interview With Ben Holbrook From Driftwood Journals
- How To Read QR Codes With Your Smartphone or Tablet
Viewpoints
- Walking the PR-C 171 in Barcelona: From Zona Universitaria to Trinitat Nova
- The Church of the Sacred Heart on Mount Tibidabo
- 21 Most Instagrammable Locations in Barcelona (With Map)
- Carretera de les Aigües: An Easy Walk with Fantastic Views
- Christopher Columbus Monument and Viewpoint
- Las Arenas – Bullring Turned Shopping Centre and Viewpoint
- Santa Maria del Mar – Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Sea
- Barcelona Cable Cars
- The Best Views Of Barcelona – El Turó de La Rovira
