Barcelona Things to Do

A visit to Barcelona’s myriad of awesome sights can certainly take a toll on one’s wallet, so here are a few ways to get to know the Catalan city without burning all of your spending money.

Few moments in the year hold more promise than spring in Barcelona: As the weather warms up, the city emerges from its winter hibernation, and so do all the activities that come along with it.

As Spain’s second-largest city, you can bet that shopping options in Barcelona are many. So in between checking out its most famous sights, consider scoping out a few of these spots to do some of your travel spending.

From panoramic views, to colorful tiled terraces, when it comes to sights in Barcelona, Spain, Park Güell is undoubtedly one of the city’s most iconic destinations.

With attractions spread out from the waterside Olympic Port to the hillside Park Güell, Barcelona isn’t always easily conquerable by foot. Here are a few ways to get around Spain’s second-largest city so that you get more out of your visit.

Get to know the more authentic side of Barcelona, Spain, by spending a night out in the relatively undiscovered Gràcia neighborhood, just a quick metro-ride away from the city center.

Come wintertime, warm weather might be in short supply in Barcelona, but there’s definitely no lack of things to do. From celebrations, to skiing, here are a few ideas to keep your chilly Spanish holiday filled with good times.

If you’re looking for Christmas with a twist, then Barcelona might just be the place to find it. Forget snow and loads of Christmas trees — for the most part, anyway — and prepare yourself for some of the most intriguing holiday traditions around.

Most people find their Barcelona sight-seeing nirvana in the miniature alleys of the Gothic Quarter or while scouting out Gaudí architecture along the Paseo de Gracia. But over the last century many people have found inspiration in the gritty barrio of El Raval; the densely populated neighborhood known for its lawless lifestyle and seedy past.

The Gothic Quarter is the oldest part of Barcelona and retains its medieval layout of narrow crisscrossing streets and squares in which awe-inspiring churches are crammed. No trip to Barcelona is complete without really exploring this lively mix of history and contemporary life.