Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.
Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.
Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:
Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
