Things To Do
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Celebrating Sant Jordi's Day. Photo by Elena Pastor, courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.
What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day
Ready to celebrate Sant Jordi? From a stroll among book sellers and rose vendors, to the BCN Film Fest and live music to the "portes obertes" at one of the city's historical buildings, we've got you covered. Check out our list of what to do!
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Parc del Laberint d'Horta photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Parc del Laberint: A-maze-ing
Barcelona's Parc del Laberint offers a great escape for the day from the busy city streets—a quiet and meditative place to disconnect.
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Cala Pola, Toss del Mar, photo by VRoig (CC BY 2.0).
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 1
From the easily accessible to the remote and secluded, we share our 12 favorite coves along the Costa Brava. In the first installment we share six unmissable coves starting at Blanes and work our way up the coast to Sant Antoni de Calonge.
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Rollin' on the River: Rafting in Lleida
When the snow on the Pyrenees melts and the rivers swell, it's time to pack the ski boots away and don a wetsuit for an entirely different kind of adventure sport.
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La Nit dels Museus
More than 80 museums across the city throw open their doors for free until the wee hours of the morning.
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Step by Step: Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
Get off the beaten track and enjoy the winter white out like never before with our beginner’s guide to snowshoeing in the Pyrenees.
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Image courtesy of Mercat dels Encants.
Barcelona's Specialty Markets
You can find pretty much everything you need at Barcelona's street markets. From books to antiques to vintage clothes.
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Parc del Mirador del Poble-sec, photo by Òscar Giralt courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Cycling in the City: Barcelona's Ronda Verda
The Ronda Verda is an epic 72 kilometer bike route touring the Barcelonès comarca from the hills of Collserola to the northern edge of Badalona.
