Start here your tour and enjoy a selection of tapas with a modern classic cocktail in the heart of the city. Tapas dinner, live jazz and blues along with charm and a selection of premium cocktails.
Discover the history of Barcelona, all the way back from the Roman era, right up to modern times.
Popular tourist street but watch out for pickpockets. You can find flowers, birds, jewellery and cheap souvenirs here at the stalls. Some really nice, like the small magnets with real mini plants on.
If you drink water at font de Canaletes you'll fall in love with Barcelona and you will come back again sooner or later. Read more.
The most colorful place in Barcelona with the finest meat, cheese, fish, fruits & candy, although a bit overpriced. If you come early, La Boqueria is less crowded but fish stalls might still be empty.
This pasteleria is worth a stop, not just for its excellent desserts. Its architecture is a great example of art nouveau. Go and discover all little details of the facade.
Beautiful square surrounded by palm trees and lit by street lamps designed by Gaudi. Watch the queue in front of Les Quinze Nuits grow around dinner time.
This is where Christopher Columbus first came in Barcelona after discovering America. The tower (mirador de Martí l'Humà) is where suposedly the Queen awaited for the ships to come back from America!
Great museum. You get to see a large underground roman and medieval ruin. Plan for two hours, get the audio tour. Great value too at 7 euro.
In this square you can view the Barcelona's Cathedral Facade. This facade was in reconstruction the last few years and recently was opened again to the public.
On arrival - 8pm: Head for the great Gothic cathedral, and the tangle of medieval streets around it – you’ll get lost, everybody does, but that’s the charm of the Barri Gòtic.
Choosing El Born over El Gótico is just one way to save a bit of money in Barcelona. For a few more money-saving tips, hit 'Read More' and check out this blog post. Read more.
Every little detail of this building is amazing. Classified as a Unesco World Heritage site.
What a roof! We love the Santa Caterina market, but we love its colourful roof just as much!
This neighborhood is home to what's considered as one of the best beaches in the world. Make sure to see the Homenatge a la Barceloneta monument when you're here.
Popular Beach situated near the heart of the city. It has some great restaurants and cafes. Eat at one of the many beautiful tapas restaurants along the beach, a great place to relax. Read more.
This is one of the most beautiful churches in Barcelona and a symbol of catalan gothic architecture. It is wider than high, and hasn't got any crosses nor gold inside. Absolutely a wonderful place.
Even Barcelona's Christopher Columbus statue is a fan of the football team! Here he is sporting the team's kit for next season.
From the Plaça d'Espanya, the view up to the Palau Nacional is breathtaking. We suggest you take the walk up and have a look.
The perfect summarise of Spain: an open air museum built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition. The architecture and flair of the location is ideal for a visit if you have some hours to spend in Barcelona
The view from Montjuïc. Just one of many hills from which you can catch a stunning view in Barcelona! Read more.
The Magic Fountain is a music and light show that takes place at the foot of Montjuic in the centre of Barcelona. It has impressive staircases and fountains. Located near Plaza Espanya Read more.
Enjoy Barcelona from above! Take a ride on the Montjuïc Cable Car for panoramic views on the city’s harbour and impressive green belt.
A fascinating collection of paintings and sculptures by one of the foremost artists of the Surrealism movement. The views over the city are quite spectacular, too. Read more.
Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc was the main stadium for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics. Its great view of the harbour makes it probably the best place to check-in on Olympic Day.
Get your tickets online and avoid long queueing times when visiting the stadium. You can also buy them on the Barcelona city tour buses (the orange line has a stop at Camp Nou).
FC Barcelona's impressive 120,000-seater stadium is the world's second largest soccer ground and a must-see attraction of the city.
Be warned: the shop is always crowded, so printing player names and numbers on shirts can take as long as one hour.
Barcelona's Champs Élysées, including Llapis Obelisk at the Av. Diagonal crossing. You'll find most major brands here. If you're not into shopping you can still admire the beautiful modernist facades.
Another ethereal home worth visiting in BCN. Designed for a Catalan chocolatier, it was built between 1898 and 1900
This building from 1877 was entirely remodeled by Antonio Gaudí in 1905-1907. It is a jewel and you need to see the entire building at least once if you go to the 'Ciutat Comtal'. Read more.
Visit the rooftop and discover Gaudi's interpretation of what chimneys and ventilation ducts should look like. La Pedrera's modernist architecture features the organic shapes typical of Gaudi's work.
An example of Antonio Gaudi's genius in creating exceptional architecture (considered as his first important work). Originally home to industrialist Manuel Vicens, and now a World Heritage Site.
Wait another 10 years and you will finally be able to take some pictures of the Sagrada Familia no longer surrounded by tower cranes.
Even if you don't fancy visiting churches, this architectural masterpiece is a must visit. Go inside to discover the truly spectacular reflection of light through the colourful stained glass windows.
This chilled out park provides some welcome respite from the bustling city centre. The fountains are impressive, and it's worth renting one of the rowing boats to enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Read more.
Don't expect to be able to take a picture of the salamander free of "human noise". You'll be lucky if you can take a decent picture at all.
Check out the massive armoires taken from La Pedrera and Gaudís personal items. Worth visiting!
Amusement park. But old. Very old. It's one of the three oldest amusement parks in Europe. The Avion, Carrousel, Ferris Wheel are more than 50 years old, at least. Back to the Classics. Read more.
Spend two euros to use the lift from the crypt to the roof and the tower. Fantastic views, not for the faint hearted.
Picasso, one of the greatest artists of all time, found great inspiration in the city of Barcelona, naturally it follows that some of his best works are displayed in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
Also known as MACBA, this is one of Barcelona's best museums. Has impressive collections from the mid-20th century to present. Stop by the Special Collections and Library Reading rooms.
This is what Plaça de la Universitat would look like if the apocalypse came to Barcelona. But hopefully you won't see it any time soon. Well, unless you go see "The Last Days", a film due out in 2013! Read more.
The Rambla Del Raval is actually very nice to visit! It's the little borther of Las Ramblas, but also very worth it to see! There is one house which is outstanding from the design! Watch for your bag
Check out this fierce feline gracing El Raval since 1987! Be sure to hop on top for a memorable pic!
Even though the government banned bullfighting in Barcelona (one of the first in Spain), the bull ring is still popular as a market and is still possible to enter the grounds too.
Hidden just behind Las Arenas is Joan Miró's impressive 'Woman and Bird' statue. It's a brilliant mix of colours from a brilliant artist!
Head all the way down (south-east direction) and you will finally access directly to the beach. Don't forget to stop in one of the local restaurant/cafes for bite though.
See how this square literaly changes from day to night. Sit on the ground with the locals and buy beers from the local supermarket
The four columns in the entrance are from Troy and are 1900 years old - Los pilares de la entrada tienen 1900 años y proceden de la región de Troya.
It's hard to find a bar with a decent beer selection in Barcelona. Enter BierCab: 30 beers on tap and a large bottle selection from their shop next door. The place to go if you're into craft beers.
Finally a Brewdog bar in town! They have about 10 of their own beers on tap and if you get the menu there are around 30 less common Brewdog bottled beers too.
A dream of an IPA beer lover. It feels like an exquisite gourmet place with fresh guacamole and nachos, burgers and a unique atmosphere with birds chirping outside. A rare, true, cozy gem.
Best beers in Barcelona are here. Try the handmade catalan Ales or the Norvegian Nøgne Ø IPA
"Open Doors" on Fridays have come to an end. Two Saturday tour & taste sessions offered from 12.30 to 2.30pm and 4 to 6pm. Pre-registration on their website recommended.
There aren't many places for craft beer lovers at Costa Brava / Costa del Maresme, so if you're around you must visit this shop. Great selection of Spanish and foreign beers. Ask the owner for advice.
Nice little beach town. Go to the ancient fortress for the best panorama shots. Coming from Lloret, you'll find some more viewpoints overlooking the coastline and its numerous "calas".
Tossa de Mar's greatest landmark, offering a great view of the village below. Go and find Ava Gardner's statue too.
Go there for the best view on Platja d'es Codolar, a beautiful little beach hidden between the cliffs.
It's a steep climb to the tower, but you'll be rewarded with a wonderful view overlooking Tossa de Mar, Platja Gran and Vila Vella.
Although you will find two tombs, only Gala, Dali's muse, is buried here. Dali himself is buried in the museum in Figueres.
See the world-famous Salvador Dalí museum at Figueres, just 90 minutes from Barcelona city centre! You can read more about the famous artist and the museum here. Read more.
The tourism office is right in this square. Full of monuments and the museum entrance, take a surrealist walk!
This place has a magical beauty I've never felt anywhere else. One of the most beautiful places in the world, and the most beautiful I know so far.
Great selection of 40 or more local Catalonian beers plus nice outside arcade seating to boot.
