Barcelona has a wide and long beach, Barceloneta, that is incredibly popular year-round. The water is good to swim in, the sand is golden, and there are a lot of good restaurants on the boardwalk. It’s always busy with tourists and locals, however, so be sure to walk further from t...
We continue our 2 days in Barcelona with a walk around the famous Gothic Quarter. Dating back over 2000 years, the mysterious alleys ofBarri Gòticare combined with the hip-culture of present Barcelona to create one of the most enchanting neighborhoods in the country. Offering stunning highlights...
Lines can be long. This is one of several spots in Barcelona where you should book your tickets in advance. PRO TRAVEL TIP:You can enter Casa Batlló before opening time. Casa Batlló opens at 9 am, however, you can purchase tickets to enter at 8:30 am, if you really want to skip ...
Barcelona finds its way onto most itineraries… and for good reason. It has a vibrant food scene, a plethora of unique historic architecture, great Mediterranean weather, beautiful beaches, and arguably the best nightlife in Europe. This Barcelona on a budget travel guide will help you plan you...
Discover all means of transport that will bring you to Barcelona: from the airport, by train, car, bus or boat.
Barcelona is a relatively ‘small’ city, covering an area of only roughly 100km², therefore, most of the city can be reached on foot. However, in the event that you are wanted to travel across the city another way, Barcelona has amazing public transport links withmetro,busandtram. ...
Barcelona is the perfect city to cap off your trip to Spain. With its iconic architecture and a rich history reflected in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona provides a captivating journey through time. Hyatt’s Category 5 Hotel Bagues is a great place to stay. The hotel pr...
The travel time by regular train from Barcelona to Girona is around 1 hour and 10 minutes by Renfe trains from stations in the center of Barcelona. From 2013 you can also take the high speed train from Sant station in Barcelona to Girona in 37 minutes. For a cheaper way to get to Giro...
Book your ticket in advance as soon as you’ve decided on your travel plans – this goes double if you’re traveling to a popular day trip destination from a major city. I made this mistake one day in Barcelona when I decided to take a spur-of-the-moment trip up to the medieval bea...
How to plan a mini break in Barcelona, including attractions you don't have to queue for or buy tickets in advance!