Things To Do
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Parc Guëll's monumental Dragon Stairway leads up from the main entrance to the Hypostyle Room. Photo by Edu Bayer courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Parc Guëll: A Grand Monument Born of Failure
This park is probably the most famous one in Barcelona, arguably the most famous park in all of Spain. However, one of Barcelona’s greatest tourist attractions was originally supposed to be a housing development. Read more
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Las Fallas de Valencia, photo by Antonio Marín Segovia (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Las Fallas, Valencia's Festival of Fire
A quick guide to Valencia’s most important annual festival, Las Fallas. Read more
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Spring Film Festivals in Barcelona 2023
Along with gorgeous weather, springtime in Barcelona brings a flurry of international film festivals cram packed with screenings, seminars and workshops for cinefiles and professionals alike! Read more
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Casa de l'Ardiaca, Arxiu Històric de Barcelona. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Free Museums in Barcelona for Santa Eulàlia 2023
The Santa Eulàlia festival is just around the corner! Read more
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Bains de Saint Thomas in the French Pyrenees
Warm and Cozy Weekend Getaways
Forget the cold with a trip out of town to one of these spots offering a real break from the city. Read more
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Photo by Roverto Al
Sacred Steps: La Ruta del Cister
This picturesque route—a 105 kilometer, circular section of the GR 175 hiking trail—takes you through rural countryside and ancient villages against a backdrop of the soaring Prades Mountains. Read more
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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. Read more
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Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, photo by Òscar Giralt courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
5 Places to Picnic in Barcelona
Our pick of peaceful parks for al fresco eating in Barcelona. Read more
