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Barcelona Travel Hacks
Showcasing the popular and unknown attractions in and around Barcelona to enable you to explore like a local
NEW! Popular Day Trips
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Plan your perfect Tarragona day trip - Explore Roman Ruins
Tàrraco, the Roman Capital of Spain. Discover the largest collection of Roman ruins in Catalonia. An ideal day trip from Barcelona by train
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Day Trip Guide to visiting Medieval Vic
Large town (population 50,000) 70km inland from Barcelona with medieval historic centre. One of the largest arcaded plazas in Spain, cathedral & several museums
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Sitges Day Trip 2024 - A Complete Guide
Sitges jewel of the mediterranean 40 minutes from Barcelona - history, museums, beaches, restaurants & shopping plus events calendar for beach town
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Upcoming Events
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Barcelona La Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market
Christmas market in front of Barcelona cathedral selling international Christmas decorations and traditional Catalan items such as Tio de Nadal and Pesebres
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Three Kings and Christmas Artisan Market in Gran Via
A traditional Christmas market celebrating Christmas to the three kings that sells artisan gifts and traditional Xurro street food
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New Years Eve Plaça España laser show and fireworks display
An honest guide to viewing the Barcelona New years fireworks display. Where to view the fireworks from, timings, traditions and where to go after
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Barcelona Float parade of the Three Magic Kings
A child friendly parade celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings to give Baby Jesus the gifts. Tradition is to throw sweets into the crowd
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Attractions by budget
Barcelona on a Budget: 65 FREE Activities in Barcelona city
Attractions within Barcelona Metropolitan area that are FREE to visit including parks, gardens, viewpoints, Grand Squares, Beaches and walking trails
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Attractions in Barcelona Metropolitan area under 10 Euros
Attractions within Barcelona or cheap day trips on a budget of under 10 euros including Gaudi attractions, Museums, historic houses & walking trails
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Barcelona Museums that offer FREE Entry & Open Days
Museums in Barcelona that offer free entry, usually on the first Sunday of the month. Museums outside of Barcelona with free entry days
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48 Barcelona attractions and day trips for 10 to 25 Euros.
Attractions in Barcelona priced from 10 to 25 euros & day trips outside of Barcelona with a total budget of 10 to 25 euros including return train or bus fare.
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Recently Added Attractions
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Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró waterfalls
Medium-Hard 15km Cadí-Moixeró natural park circular route via Bullidor de la Llet & Els Empedrats waterfalls, Sant jordi Hostel & Boixasa summit
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Urtx-Alp to La Molina Mushroom hunting hike
10km easy linear Autumn Mushroom hunting hike in Bosc del Carboner Mort between Urtx-Alp and La Molina and the mushroom culinary culture of Catalonia
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Alta Garrotxa Sadurnes waterfalls hiking & swimming
A stunning 15km circular route from Sadurnes via natural pools & waterfalls of Sant Aniol d'Aguja river valley with watermill ruins, stone farmhouses & chapels
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Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hostalets d'en Bas waterfalls hiking
Autumn 10km circular hiking paradise through ancient forests via waterfalls and cliff viewpoints from picturesque medieval village
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Guide to the Barcelona Neighbourhoods
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Barcelona Gothic Quarter 2024 Guide & Attractions
Medieval & Roman walled heart of Barcelona. Narrow winding streets, old buildings, boutique shops, restaurants & squares. Discover 12 things to do and see
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Exploring the Medieval El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona
Art Museums, a Cathedral, Designer boutique shops and tapas bars in a medieval quarter of downtown Barcelona of narrow winding streets
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Barcelona Las Ramblas Guide & Attractions
What to do and see on Las Ramblas. Famous boulevard in Barcelona starting at the port Columbus monument and ending at Plaça de Catalunya
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Guide of Port Vell Marina Area of Barcelona
Once a thriving trading port, today redeveloped tourist hot spot with boat tours, museums, sailing ships, old buildings & shopping complex
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Guide to the Coastal Areas
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The best beaches, coastal trails & towns on the Costa Dorada
The best day or weekend trip beaches and Mediterranean coastal towns and villages, served by rail lines, in the Costa Dorada (south) of Barcelona
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Hiking the Camí de Ronda GR-92 Coastal Trail
How to follow the Camí de Ronda hiking trail as a series of stunning day hikes. The best bits of the Gr-92 Catalan Coastal trail
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The best beaches, coastal trails & towns on the Costa Brava
The best day or weekend trip beaches and Mediterranean coastal towns and villages, mostly served by bus, in the Costa Brava (north) of Barcelona
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Catalan Côte de Vermeille in southern France
Historic Catalan towns fortresses, and hiking along the Côte Vermeille in France on the border with Spain. Visiting France by train from Barcelona
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NEW! Autumn Hiking in Catalonia
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Montseny Natural Park Autumn Hiking wonderland
Outstanding beauty & spectacular hiking trails to mountain summits, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls, plains & woodlands. The best place for autumn hiking in Catalunya
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The Most Spectacular Hiking Routes in Osona around Vic
Osona Region, principal town is Vic, favoured for autumn forest colours hiking & pre-pyrenees climate. Routes from Medieval villages via mountain top castles
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Llaberia Natural Park, Serra de Montsant & Prades Mountains
A guide of outdoor activities and places to visit in the mountains to the north of Tarragona typified by the dry rocky landscape and fantastic cliffs.
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La Garrotxa Natural Park and Volcanic Area Guide
Medieval villages nesting in a wild forested volcano cratered landscape that provides an autumn hiking paradise with culture & mountain cuisine
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NEW! Guide to the Pyrenees
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Ripollés region of the Catalonian Spanish Pyrenees
The Ripollés pre-Pyrenees foothills & Pyrenees mountains are accessible by train for great summer hiking trails & winter ski and snow sports
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Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Hiking
The ultimate guide to Hiking & mountain sports in the world famous Aigüestortes National Park. The perfect rural escape from the hot Barcelona summer.
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A Guide for Visiting the French Pyrenees
The Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees in southern France is a nature escape of cultural heritage & breathtaking hiking trails with spa hotels for recovery
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Berguedà region of the Catalonian Spanish Pyrenees
The Berguedà pre-Pyrenees plains & Pyrenees mountains are accessible by car for great summer and winter hiking trails from the many pituresque villages
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Guide to areas outside of Barcelona
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A guide to the attractions in and near Girona and Figueres
Northern Catalan roman medieval inland towns like Girona and Figueres have many museums, castles and historic houses to visit.
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Things to do and see in El prat de Llobregat & Castelldefels
Baix Llobregat is the delta area of the Llobregat river and covers towns such as El prat (airport), Castelldefels beach & town plus a nature reserve
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Things to do and see in the Vilafranca del Penedès region
Penedès is a region of Catalonia mostly dedicated to grape growing and wine production with the capital of the region being the town of Vilafranca
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Weekend Getaway - Aragon Rivers II - Congost de Mont-rebei
Breathtaking weekend hiking & kayaking the Río Noguera Ribagorçana Congost de Mont-rebei Canyon from La Masieta to Montfalcó stairs via GR1
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Themes of attractions in and Around Barcelona
Parks And Gardens In Barcelona You Need To See
The best parks & gardens in Barcelona plus many unknown secret corners of nature in the capital and principal towns outside of Barcelona.
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The best beaches, coastal trails & Beach Towns in Catalonia
Beaches in and near Barcelona, Best coastal towns in Catalonia for a beach vacation. Remote beaches along coastal trails. Find your perfect beach for 2023 here
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The best Viewpoints in Barcelona - view Barcelona from above
My favourite places in Barcelona with a good viewpoint of the city, walking trails and mountain paths outside the city for stunning countryside views.
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Visiting Catalan Modernism architecture in Barcelona
Explore the Gaudi, Domenech I Muntaner and Puig i Cadafalch Catalan modernism Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces in Barcelona.
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Attractions by Distance from Barcelona
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Attractions within the Barcelona Metropolitan area
94 options for what to do and see within Barcelona metropolitan area from downtown medieval centre to La Exampla, beaches, the Montjuic & tibidabo hills.
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All attractions within 1 hour train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions in the towns & villages immediately surrounding Barcelona within one hour train or bus travel from the capital. Cheap day trip ideas.
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Attractions within 1 to 2 hours train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions & day or weekend trips further afield from Barcelona with a travel time of 1 to 2 hours by train or bus.
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Attractions within 2 to 3 hours train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions & day or weekend trips that are 2 to 3 hours train or bus travel outside of Barcelona capital & nearer the extremities of Catalunya.
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Recently Added or Updated Guides
Barcelona 2024 Drought Emergency | Barcelona Sequía
After over 1000 days of drought what is the impact of the Barcelona water drought for tourists and residents of Catalonia?
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The Autumn 2024 Spanish D.A.N.A floods
Information about the Spanish floods in Valencia, how to donate or help, Shutting down fake news & conspiracy theories & how Barcelona was affected by DANA
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Wikiloc trail navigation app & Barcelona Travel hacks Routes
What is wikiloc and how does it work? Using wikiloc to navigate hiking trails. Barcelona Travel Hacks city, Coastal and mountain walking trails
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Correos, The Spanish Postal service
Sending letters, registered mail & Parcels from Spain. Receiving mail & Aviso de Llegada notes. The Spanish customs trap & liberating your package from Aduanas
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