IN THE CITY
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English bookstores in Barcelona
Shelf Awareness: English Language Bookstores in Barcelona
No matter how good your Castilian or Catalan is, at some point you're probably going to find yourself hankering for a good read in your mother tongue. Whether your style is more Hemingway or “Hunger Games,” you'll be able to find something to please.
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Learn to Make Paella Like a Pro: Cooking Workshops in Barcelona
Not sure what to do with the exotic vegetables on show at the market? Want to know the secret of a good escalivada? Tie your apron on and take a journey through the world of Mediterranean gastronomy with a hands-on cooking workshop.
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The tram traveling around the curve of Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer Square. Photo by Sortkat courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Barcelona’s Diagonal Tramway Extension Heads to Crucial October Vote
Plans to stretch Barcelona’s tramway linking Verdaguer and Francesc Macià along Diagonal face an Urban Planning Commission decision on October 21st, edging the city nearer to uniting two pivotal tram lines.
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Map of Barcelona Museums with Free Entry for La Mercè
La Mercè is here! Check out our interactive map with a comprehensive list of the Barcelona museums and institutions that observe the holiday by throwing open their doors for free.
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Film still from "Boy in the Pool," directed by Ryu Yeon-su (South Korea, 2024).
September Film Festivals in Catalunya
As summer draws to a close, September eases us into autumn with some of region's most interesting and eclectic film festivals.
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Water park at Parc de les Rieres d'Horta photo by Paula Jaume courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Barcelona’s Free Water Parks for Kids
If you’re looking for a shady spot to let your kids splash about a bit, Barcelona has nine play areas with fun water features.
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Eldelmar - Hermanos Torres is one of the seven restaurants in the Balcó Gastronòmic. Image courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.
El Balcó Gastronòmic: Barcelona’s New Seaside Dining Destination
Once a tourist hotspot filled with nightclubs, Barcelona’s Port Olímpic now offers an extensive public space with squares, viewing points, a promenade, green spaces and three new entrances open to the Vila Olímpica neighborhood and its beaches.
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Image courtesy of Sala Montjuïc.
Summer Cinema Under the Stars
A quick guide to all the great places in Barcelona you can enjoy cinema screenings in the open air.
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10 Outdoor Swimming Pools in Barcelona
Don’t just sweat it out at the beach this summer—cool off in one of the city’s outdoor pools.
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Image courtesy of Primavera Sound.
Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals
A summer music festival is a glorious thing, and there are plenty to choose from in Barcelona—so many that you could easily fill every night with a live music event. Check out our list of all of the city's music festivals scheduled this year.
What's on in Barcelona
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