What to Do
On holiday with family, a group of friends, or significant other? Here you’ll find our suggestions on what to do in Barcelona over your stay… come on now, let’s get planning!
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3 Breathtaking Barcelona Nature Escapes for a Green Holiday
Putting the environment at the center of your trip by visiting epic Barcelona nature means helping protect the natural and cultural heritage of the city. That said, including a day trip to one of the natural parks near Barcelona doesn’t have to be dull – it can be an exciting albeit responsible experience adding layers […]
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Salou Holidays in 2023: Things to Do + Cheap Hotels
Ah yes, Salou: amazing amusement parks, bumpin’ clubs, beautiful beaches, value hotels, and an impeccable climate to boot. And it’s all within easy reach from Barcelona. My Salou holidays have always been a great beach escape and so here I am to spread the joy, with my very own Salou guide on Barcelona Hacks! Salou […]
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Best Things to Do in Girona Spain: Perfect 1 Day Itinerary
About an hour from Barcelona is the city of Girona, Spain. The medieval gem is full of perfectly preserved architectural marvels and offers visitors just so much more than a day trip dash from the big city. Did I mention it’s actually the location Game of Thrones? In this Girona tourist guide you’ll learn how to […]
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12 Day Trips from Barcelona Done by a Local
I’ve taken my fair share of day trips from Barcelona. It’s not that I don’t love my adopted city but sometimes you need a little fresh air, a seaside cove, a hypercoaster, or even a damn church in a volcano. And I haven’t even started with living the scenes from Game of Thrones. If you […]
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Dali Museum Barcelona – Tickets, Tours, and Tips
The second most visited museum in Spain isn’t in Barcelona, but it’s close enough and you’ll kick yourself for not missing the ultimate homage to the surrealist master: the Dali Museum Figueres.
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La Garrotxa Nature Park and Volcanic Zone Guide
Slap on your hiking shoes and get ready for some rustic country grub! It’s only 90 minutes to La Garrotxa – one of Europe’s most spectacular volcanic parks.
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Costa Brava Holidays: The Best Things to Do on the Costa Brava
Of Spain’s three holiday coasts the Costa Brava (‘rugged coast’) is the most refined and picturesque. It’s a place to take a Blue Flag beach escape or a winter walk among the pines. Yes, in any season the Costa Brava will dazzle you with its wild ways, feed you fine foods, and put you to bed in the quiet […]
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Things to Do in Lloret de Mar in One Trusty Guide
Package tour paradise. The words don’t roll off the tongue with any vigor do they? Yet for young people celebrating high school graduation or that first trip abroad with friends there’s hardly a better solution. But it’s not just about cheap hotels and 24-7 fun – if you’re over thirty there’s still a ton of things to do in Lloret de […]
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Planning an Epic Barcelona to Montserrat Day Trip in 10 Minutes
Call me a wimp for fearing the grand heights of the cable car or a homebody for not leaving my city safe space but it’s taken me 62 months of living in Barcelona to finally do it. I’m finally ready to help you plan your day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat. Here you’ll find what to […]
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Barcelona to Sitges Like a Pro + Top Things to Do
Get up to speed on Barcelona’s resort town with a list of Sitges’ best beaches, nudist retreats, gay bars, local dishes, museums, and transport options.
