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Barcelona at a glance
1,620,000
Population
3-5 nights
Recommended
Average (3 of 5)
Level of costs
Around Barcelona
Airports:
Barcelona International Airport (BCN)
Sabadell Airport (QSA)
About Barcelona
At Barcelonain Spain (more about Spain itineraries) live over 5,487,935 people. This world city is in the center of Spain. Barcelona provides a lot of culture. It is located by the sea and so you can enjoy the beautiful views over the sea at Barcelona. Clubs and bars and much more are waiting for you in the night! Barcelona is known for historic buildings. You will find a lot of nature in Barcelona.
Things to do
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» How to Spend 24 Hours in Barcelona» There’s never a bad time to visit Barcelona, and between a mix of modern and classic archite
Are you looking for things to do in Barcelona this winter? You may think of Barcelona as a summer destination, but except for the
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6) Head to the Slopes
1) Visit a Christmas Market
7) Enjoy the Gothic Quarter
Eat & drink
Seafood Paella - a must-try foodie experience in Barcelona, just not where you might think Seafood Paella - a must-try foodie expe
I first visited Spain in 2001, and I had no idea where to eat in Barcelona. I also had no clue how to navigate a city that seemed
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Tailored Gluten-Free Restaurant Card for Spain
Gluten Free Barcelona: Where to Eat
? It’s a great city with many amazing restaurants and food spots. More and more vegetarian friendly food spots are opening up in B
Worth to visit
One of the more touristy and busier areas of the city, it may not be what you’re looking for if you’ve visited Barcelona before or
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Why avoid Gracia
Why avoid El Poble-Sec
Why avoid Eixample
I talked to other tourists equally underwhelmed by Sagrada Familia. For other visitors it the most extraordinary place they have e
General
It has developed a smart bike lock that you can command with your phone, through the Donkey app. The app allows you to locate bike
For those impressed by culture architecture and art, it’s hard to know where to start. I think firstly I would have to recommend a
I often wonder how we ever made it through life without a map on our phones, both at home and especially in a foreign country. Whe
Itinerary
Find out what happened when Skrill sent a Prepaid Mastercard topped up with €500 to our Barcelona-based Blogger-in-chief. But anyw
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. Also, read Best Views of Barcelona The best time to visit Barcelona, Spain (plan Spain itineraries) is May through J
From Antoni Gaudí’s Modernist architecture to top-notch art museums and delicious food, seeing Barcelona in 3 days can be a bit of
Costs
So here you have a nice list of alternative activities to do in Barcelona, avoiding the typical touristic routes and its elevated
I love discovering unusual or quirky things while visiting a new city and Barcelona does offer exciting and appealing sites to see
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Mossen Costa i Lobera
My most recent trip was a total of 4 nights in the city. In order to take advantage of cheap Ryanair flights from Manchester (see itineraries), I ar
Accommodation
It is the first eco-hotel in Hamburg! Wälderhaus literally means a forest house, and the moment you enter you feel like you’re in
Barcelona is a popular year-round destination so be sure to book hotels in advance for any time of year (but especially June thr
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Barcelona Hotels for Families – Where To Stay
The Best Barcelona Hotels for Families
Barcelona offers a wide range of activities and family friendly attractions. Barcelona Aquarium is the largest of its kind in Eu
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Omm Hotel
Salles Pere IV Hotel
Actual Hotel