A WEEKEND IN BARCELONA

Barcelona Showcases Catalonian Life at its Best - Think Cutting-Edge Architecture, Trend-Setting Fashion, and Narrow Cobbled Streets with Tasty Tapas Joints.

Neighbourhood Hopping

Each neighbourhood In Barcelona, or ‘barrio’, brings something unique to the tourist map. On a whistle-stop tour of the city you could see the bustling streets off Las Ramblas make way for the ancient sights of the Gothic quarter, and the graffitied walls in Poblenou lead down to the sands at La Barceloneta. Plus, if you want to escape the city hubbub, hilly Montjuïc is perfect for getting in touch with nature.

Art and About

Not only is Barcelona packed with impressive architecture and world-famous art museums, but there’s some really creative street art to seek out, too. For the city’s finest graffiti, look no further than the tags left by famous street stars in El Raval, or Poblenou, where four blocks of buildings are splashed with unique designs.

If galleries are more your style, the Museu Nacional D’Art de Catalunya is a good pick. It covers over a thousand years of art, and you can see the likes of Romanesque frescoes and early works by Salvador Dalí under the same roof.

Historic Barcelona

You can walk along the streets of Barcelona, visiting all of the sights, without really knowing how history has affected its art and architecture over the years. The Museu d’Història de Barcelona is a good place to learn more, as it takes you back to the city’s Roman beginnings as a town called Barcino. Stroll across the ruins of ancient streets that date back to the year 10 BC.

For more recent history, you can explore the underground shelters that were built to protect the Barcelonians during the the Spanish Civil War – an event that shaped the city’s future.

Beachfront Eats

Locals head to the seaside neighborhood of La Barceloneta to surf and sunbathe on Sant Sebastià Beach, and to dine out at the city's best al fresco seafood restaurants and traditional tapas bars. 

Nightlife

Nightlife in Spain is one of the best in the world and Barcelona  offers some of the country’s most impressive nightclubs. The city’s numerous neighborhoods are packed with bars, pubs, terraces, and renowned clubs.