Planning My Trip
Here’s a list of articles that’ll help you organize the trip to Barcelona. Find your flight, book lodging, plan an itinerary and… get ready for take off!
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29 Best Things to Do in Barcelona in 2023
Get the ultimate list of things to do in Barcelona and maximize your time with attraction hacks, directions, opening hours, and a ton of ticket discounts.
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3 Days in Barcelona: Local Barcelona Itinerary Trip Planner
Plan the whole darn holiday with one click using our insider itineraries ranging from one to four days – and if you’re not happy we’ll make you one FREE.
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Barcelona With Kids: Things to Do with Children in 2023
Couldn’t quite get away for that weekend alone? Let us ease the pain with our master list of things to do in Barcelona with kids – you’ll almost be happy they came!
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Best Shopping in Barcelona: Where to Shop + 2023 Shop Lists
If this guide was a shirt on a rack you’d snap it up in a heartbeat! Our best tips for shopping in Barcelona in 2015.
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Get Unique Barcelona Souvenirs + Gifts (2023 Shop List)
So many readers ask me about Barcelona souvenirs. My response is usually some combination of sandals, wine drinking devices, and naughty nativity scene intruders.And food – lots of food. Let’s leap into the lunacy together and get those Barcelona gifts sorted. Barcelona Souvenirs This list is just a personal opinion. If you had something else […]
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Barcelona Map Trio – Attractions, Neighbourhoods, Metro
Getting yourself a Barcelona map on holiday is as fundamental as the plane ticket. Whether you’re looking for an attraction map, a neighbourhood map with lodging tips, or a metro map to get around I’ve got them all here in one place to ensure it’s smooth sailing all the way. Ready to go? Let’s impress […]
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FC Barcelona Tickets: How Tourists Can See the Action
Seeing a Barcelona FC game means seeing the best club in the world. The spectacle from Messi to the stadium itself isn’t just a dream come true for football fans but a great way to get in touch with Catalan culture. But to do this you’ve gotta get FC Barcelona tickets first. Let’s discover all […]
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Barcelona Disabled Access Guide (Sights + Transport)
Barcelona isn’t the easiest place to visit. With so many top Barcelona attractions and so many people visiting you’re bound to hit a few roadblocks along the way – and with a notable lack of resources put together for disabled visitors problems can compound. Whether you’re looking for Barcelona disabled access, wheelchair access, help for […]
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Barcelona Water Park Options to Cool Down Summer 2023
It’s summer in Barcelona, temperatures are pushing 35, and Barcelona water parks are just turning on their waters for that extra fun refreshment. So, why relax by the Med all day when you could be barreling down a big plastic tube at 40 mph? Let’s answer that with my list of the best Barcelona water […]
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Barcelona in One Day: 24 Hours in Barcelona Must See Itinerary
So you’ve gone and done something weird and now you’re only spending one day in Barcelona. We won’t hold it against you (for long) – here’s a great list to maximize your 24 hours in Europe’s best city!
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Barcelona for Couples: 15 Romantic Things to Do in Barcelona
For this post on Barcelona for couples I’ll start by saying that Spaniards affectionately refer to their better halves as their media naranja (half orange). What I can’t actually explain is why. A cool thing to do though, right upon touchdown at Barcelona airport, is turn to your loved one and utter the words they’ve […]
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Barcelona Travel Guide & Essential Tourist Information 2023
Tons of tips for the Barcelona virgin with discount transport passes, areas to stay, line skipping tickets, party spots, local foods, festivals, and more.
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Plan the Perfect Barcelona Stag Do in a Pint’s Time
If you’re planning a Barcelona stag do let me first off say congrats on picking the right city. Whether you’re relaxing in the Spanish sun, overtaking a friend at 70 km/h on the final lap at Messi’s favourite go kart track, or having the steak of your life before an epic beach club night you’ll be […]
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Get Unlimited Pocket Wifi in Barcelona From €3.15 a Day
Whether you need to catch up on work, want to keep in touch with family, or just feel like sending a few photos to friends a good pocket wifi connection is integral to modern travel. But with ridiculous roaming charges and punishing pay-as-you-go sim cards in Barcelona (€15.00 with low data, singular user) it’s hard to know where to begin. Luckily […]
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Avoiding Barcelona Pickpockets
Getting robbed is a great way to have your holiday head south fast, so here’s some tips and tricks to avoid Barcelona’s criminal element. Because Batman can’t fly in from Gotham.
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13 Free Things to Do in Barcelona Spain in 2023
The best free things to do in Barcelona are a welcome respite from some pretty heavy attraction bills. Technically, you could spend a weekend here without spending a penny – just don’t end up camping in Ciutadella Park! Presuming you’ve got a hotel, here are the top things to do for free in Barcelona: Free […]
