Things to do

Things to do in Barcelona

Landmarks, beaches, food, nightlife: all our ideas for visits and experiences for every taste and budget.

Free & outdoors

Free & outdoors

Parks, beaches and local festivals

Barceloneta Beach
Beach

Barceloneta Beach

Barcelona's seaside vibe: sand, seafront paella and lively beach bars.

📍 Barceloneta ⏱️ Half day 💶 Free
La Boqueria Market
Food

La Boqueria Market

Barcelona's most famous market, a paradise of flavours right off the Ramblas.

📍 Ciutat Vella ⏱️ 1h 💶 Free
Montjuïc Hill
Viewpoint

Montjuïc Hill

Gardens, museums, a castle and the Magic Fountain — a whole hill to explore above the harbour.

📍 Montjuïc ⏱️ Half day 💶 Free
Parc de les Glòries
Park & relax

Parc de les Glòries

A large modern park, perfect for a picnic or soaking up the sun away from the crowds.

📍 Sant Martí ⏱️ Open 💶 Free
La Rambla del Poblenou
Stroll

La Rambla del Poblenou

An authentic, laid-back rambla away from the crowds, lined with terraces and local shops.

📍 Poblenou ⏱️ Stroll 💶 Free
Passeig de Gràcia
Shopping

Passeig de Gràcia

Barcelona's chic avenue for shopping, between luxury boutiques and modernist architecture.

📍 Eixample ⏱️ Half day 💶 Free