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In the footsteps of Miró

Get ready for a journey through the land and the work of one of the most original, influential artists of the 20th century: Joan Miró. Your travelling companions will be rebellion, imagination, eccentricity, colour, strange geometrical constructions, and surrealist collages and sculptures. ...

Routes

Barcelona in two days

The wide array of cultural and leisure activities make Barcelona one of the most visited cities in the world. In fact, as a cosmopolitan destination, you can find almost any type of plan in Barcelona. ...

Food and oenology | Barcelona

Wines in and around Barcelona

Bars, restaurants, wineries... Go anywhere you want, but in Catalonia it’s always with good wine. And better still if you can enjoy it in a fun new way. How does that sound? We’ll tell you how to do it in Barcelona and its surroundings.

Urban tourism | Barcelona

B Cool, B Barcelona

Barcelona is cosmopolitan, multicultural, and a city that sets the trends. A destination for enjoying in the street and exploring by bicycle, where you can always find new shops, bars and restaurants which stand out for their care for traditions or their avant-garde innovations.

Culture | Barcelona

Interesting facts you should know about Barcelona Cathedral

As well as the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona has a Cathedral among its narrow streets. Arriving at the Gothic Quarter is like travelling back in time. If you leave the Ramblas behind, you’ll reach the heart of the city by wandering through the winding streets. ...

Culture, Urban tourism | Barcelona

Spaces for alternative culture in Barcelona

Get your hipster gear on because we're going to Barcelona, one of the most avant-garde cities in Spain, where new trends seem to pop up every day. Art is part of life in the streets of Barcelona, full of galleries and neighbourhoods that are constantly being updated, like El Raval. ...

Routes | Barcelona

Plans for discovering Catalonia from Barcelona

These are ideas for lucky people. Lucky because they travel to Barcelona and they can also spend a few days visiting other destinations in Catalonia, discovering its added attractions. Are you one of them? Then take note and make the most of your holidays by taking one of these day trips.

Food and oenology | Barcelona

Gourmet experiences in Barcelona

The fame of Barcelona’s cuisine is well-deserved, as anyone who has eaten there will know. The Mediterranean city offers plenty of tempting options for foodies to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience. Enjoy!

Calendar | Barcelona

Come to Barcelona and enjoy the very best summer music festivals

As the warm weather arrives, the people of Barcelona hit the streets to enjoy the best music from the past, present and even the future. Primavera Sound, Sónar, Barcelona Beach Festival, the Festival Jardins de Pedralbes... there’s something to cater to every taste!

Calendar | Barcelona

Festival of Sant Jordi in Barcelona

Roses, books and lovers: Barcelona is full of them on 23 April. In Catalonia the World Book Day becomes an especially romantic festivity. The people in Catalonia celebrate the day of their patron saint, Sant Jordi, with a curious tradition. If you want to know what it's about, its origin and how to enjoy this day, please carry on reading.

Culture | Barcelona

Theatre in movement in Barcelona

The curtain rises and we see the interior of a tourist bus, decorated eccentrically with velvet curtains, carpeted floors, red-upholstered seats… We’re on a theatre bus. A fun way to make your first contact with Barcelona and local culture, especially when you don’t have much time. ...

Urban tourism | Barcelona

Visit the Barcelona you don’t find in the guidebooks

Maritime enclaves, romantic streets, war bunkers, sweeping views, and even the underground city… Barcelona has delightful surprises, even if you think you know it well.

Urban tourism | Barcelona

A perfect weekend in Barcelona: culture, Gaudí and football

Barcelona is a city bursting with life. It is one of those places you always want to go back to because there are always more things to do and places to discover. But if you want to start with a weekend visit to this wonderful city, don’t miss this guide full of recommendations to suit all tastes on what to see in Barcelona. So take note!

Shopping | Barcelona

Shopping: eight of the best shopping areas in Barcelona

It doesn’t matter if you are just browsing in shops on the way to the next monument or museum, or if on the contrary, you want to devote your entire trip to shopping. Whatever the case, Barcelona (Catalonia) is the place for you. ...

Urban tourism | Barcelona. Madrid. 

Rediscovering Madrid and Barcelona: themed tours waiting to be discovered

How many versions of Madrid and Barcelona do you know? History, culture, leisure, nature; two of Spain’s most important cities, where you could never be bored. If you look beyond the world-famous sights, you’ll find some wonderful secrets. Take the plunge with these six themed tours of unknown Barcelona and Madrid.

Sport and adventure

The half marathons in Spain that you will want to write down on your calendar

The challenge: 21 kilometres full of energy, effort and personal achievement. In Spain, you have the chance to compete in half marathons in spectacular locations. You can choose different routes towards your personal victory.

Urban tourism | Barcelona

The best views of Barcelona

Museums, beaches, sculpture, squares, unique architecture... Barcelona has everything. No wonder it’s one of Spain’s most popular cities. The best way to see all this beauty at a glance is to go up to one of the fantastic viewing points on the mountains around the city, or at the top of its most iconic buildings. ...

Shopping | Barcelona

Browse the antique dealers in Barcelona

Barcelona houses true wonders in the galleries, boulevards and antique shops that you can discover while touring its neighbourhoods. Collectibles, period furniture, old toys, books with a lot of history... Unique items that, over time, have become real treasures. ...

Sport and adventure

Discover the cities that gave us the most Spanish Olympic medal winners

The sports infrastructure in Spain is very impressive, with many different clubs, facilities and natural spaces especially designed so you can do any kind of sport 365 days a year. As such, great names in the world of sport are emerging every day in different cities, to represent Spain at the Olympic Games every four years. ...

Culture | Barcelona

Visit the most artistic areas of Barcelona: museums, galleries and architecture

Art can be represented in many ways and in countless styles. Spain boasts diverse artistic expressions thanks to its cultural richness. Although any big Spanish city will showcase important works by renowned artists, Barcelona offers a range of possibilities in its great art galleries.

Urban tourism | Barcelona

10 sides of Barcelona to discover

You already know that Barcelona is Gaudí, the Mediterranean, culture, football… Now we invite you to discover other sides of Barcelona to make your trip unique. Combine them with the more famous sights, and enjoy.

Urban tourism | Barcelona

What to see in Barcelona... according to Instagram

What happens if you search for the hashtag #Barcelona on Instagram? You'll see around 70 million posts! Barcelona is so photogenic that it’s hard to stop constantly taking pictures and sharing its beauty with other people. Here are a few of the most photographed and uploaded places in the city. ...

Culture | Barcelona

Barcelona, the Mecca of Gaudí modernism

It is impossible to speak about Barcelona without mentioning any work by Antoni Gaudí. Just like thinking about the genius of modernist architecture without associating him with images of the Catalonian capital. The architect’s distinctive style is part of the city’s identity. ...

Calendar | Barcelona

Exhibition: Miró-Matisse: beyond images

17 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

After putting Miró and Picasso face-to-face in the previous exhibition, the Foundation that protects the legacy of Miró now compares him with the French Matisse, one of the fathers of Fauvism, a pictorial movement that tried to express emotions by emphasising the use of color. ...