Things to do in Barcelona

There are so many things to do in Barcelona that the only problem you'll have is finding the time to do them all!

Barcelona is oozing history, culture & the arts and overflowing with restaurants, bars and clubs. The city is pulsating with life and there's a sense of magic about this really lovely city that you will never tire of.
Gothic Quarter & El Born

A must to visit is the the Gothic Quarter full of narrow winding streets and the stunning Barcelona Cathedral. Nearby is the trendy area of El Born with many designer shops, restaurants and bars and just a few minutes away is the waterfront and lovely city beach of Barceloneta. Close by is the beautiful city park where you can relax and unwind and restore your batteries. If you feel like visiting the zoo it's also in the park.

La Rambla, La Boqueria & Columbus Monument

La Ciutat Vella (old city) is where many tourists to Barcelona stay and La Rambla is one of the most famous and visited streets in it. Nearby is the famous La Boqueria market which is overflowing with mouth-watering fruits and culinary delights. This marks the beginning of the trendy and up and coming area of Raval and at the end of La Rambla is the much visited Columbus Monument which you can climb and be rewarded with magnificent views of Barcelona.

Port Vell & Montjuic

Take a trip on one of the Golondrinas then stroll along the exciting waterfront and enjoy a meal at one of the many lovely restaurants at Port Vell. Cross over the wooden footbridge of Rambla de Mar to the Maremagnum complex on the Moll de Espanya. From here you can take the cable car to Montjuïc which is one of Barcelona's largest parks and where the 1992 Olympic Games were held. A must to see is the Font Màgica (magic fountai)!

Gaudí, Sagrada Familia & Shopping

No visit to Barcelona is complete without a visit to La Sagrada Familia which is one of Gaudí's most famous works in the Eixample district of Barcelona. Nearby in the Passeig de Gracia are other famous Gaudí buildings such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. This is also one of the most up-market areas for shopping! Just a bus ride away is Gaudí's Park Guell and a little further on brings you to Tibidabo.

Football

If you're lucky enought to be in Barcelona when fc Barcelona play at Camp Nou (largest stadium in Europe) you won't be disappointed. If you can't get tickets, take a tour of the famous stadium and visit the museum.

Bus Tours & Ferries

There are so many things to do in Barcelona, for example there are bus tours of the city and a short journey from the city are seaside resorts such as Sitges to visit. This is a very famous wine region of Spain and famous for its cava and cava celebrations. About an hour's drive inland is the stunning monastery at Montserrat and there are many beautiful beaches to visit outside Barcelona on the popular Costa Brava. You can also take a ferry to one of the nearby Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

So much to do, so much to see and so little time to do it all in! You don't want to miss any of the wonderful things to do in Barcelona so plan what you want to do before you arrive.

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