If you are thinking of traveling to Barcelona, Spain, you are in the right place. Barcelona, the largest city in Spain after Madrid and the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia, owes its fame to the pieces that appear as images of the identity of the city, and the interesting grid-planned urban settlement from the 1900s by the artist Gaudi, who steers the modern art movement. Described as one of the most beautiful communities in the world, Barcelona welcomes thousands of tourists.
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, located in the northwest of Spain; Tarragona is surrounded by the cities of Lleida and Gerona. It is located on the coast of the Balearic Sea, close to the French border.
When to go to Barcelona?
In Barcelona, where the humid subtropical climate is dominant, the months between May and October are the rainiest and even the driest months. Precipitation occurs in winter and spring.
In the city, where the annual average temperature is 21 degrees during the day, the average temperature at night is 14 degrees. The sea temperature is an average of 20 degrees annually.
The coldest month in Barcelona is January. The temperature is between 7-17 degrees. In August, when the city’s hottest days are experienced, temperatures are between 26 and 32 degrees during the day, and an average of 23 degrees at night. For this reason, the most suitable period for those who want to visit the city and swim in the sea is between May and October.
Where to Stay in Barcelona?
Let us share with you some of the things you need to know when traveling to Barcelona. Although its capital is Madrid, Barcelona has managed to be the first city that comes to mind when Spain is mentioned. With its streets filled with the works of the world-famous architect Gaudi and the Barceloneta Beach overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona, the favorite of the Catalan population, is also a city loved by tourists. Since it is one of the cities where the Mediterranean climate is best experienced, the weather never gets extremely cold, which makes Barcelona suitable for visiting all seasons.
The popular city of Barcelona is flooded with tourists, especially with the warming of the weather, and in order to meet this need, hundreds of accommodation options welcome its guests in different parts of the city.
Places To Visit In Barcelona?
With its museums, historical texture, different culture and unique works that Gaudi added to the city, Barcelona is home to many must-see spots. It is possible to see unique structures in the world in the city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year.
Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is located in Barcelona, the second largest city of Spain, located in the autonomous region of Catalonia, which is the property of the Iberian Peninsula of the Spanish Empire, where Europe goes. Urban transportation facilities to the Sagrada Familia can be reached by public transport. Sagrada Familia, the symbol of the city, is located on the routes of subways and municipal buses. Sagrada Familia is open to visitors every day.
Sagrada Familia, the most admirable structure of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, attracting all attention with its magnificent features, is the symbol of the city of Barcelona. Long queues during the tourist season make it difficult to visit the interior of the building. Therefore, some visitors can only view the building from the outside. It may be useful to purchase tickets in advance to see the interior design of the building that evokes admiration and the section where Gaudi’s tomb is located.
The construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. Due to the death of Gaudi in 1926, the construction was left unfinished and gradually slowed down due to wars.
Sagrada Familia, St. Jesus, Mary and St. It refers to the concept of the “Holy Family” formed by Yusuf. The missing parts of this structure, which is one of the most extraordinary sacred structures in the world, are still being built. The Sagrada Familia, which is also called the “Unfinished Church” due to this construction that has been going on for many years, is planned to be completed in 2026, on the 100th death anniversary of Gaudi.
Park Güell, another work of Antoni Gaudi, is located on Carmel Hill. The park, which was accepted to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984, is not just for seeing itself; At the same time, it is one of the places to go to enjoy the magnificent view of the city.
Almost reminiscent of the land of fairy tales, Park Güell is a fascinating place with its structures, winding roads, mosaic-patterned stairs, nature-inspired figures and vivid colors. In the early 1900s, industrialist Eusebi Güell, one of the wealthy of Barcelona, asked him to build a site with 60 residences on the top of the city, which would show Catalan modernism and splendor.
However, due to Gaudi’s extraordinary meticulousness, this project was left unfinished and evolved into something completely different. Thus, in 1922, Barcelona residents and visitors from all over the world found this unique park.
The work, which was built outside the classical architectural style of the period, is one of the most extraordinary examples of the modernism movement. Mushroom-like dome-shaped buildings, gigantic lizard statues, mosaics made using trencadis ceramics reflect Gaudi’s architectural genius. There is also the Gaudi Museum in Park Güell, where you can take lots of photos.
Gaudi lived in the house designed by Francesc Berenguer, one of Gaudi’s colleagues, between 1906-1926. Here you can see the furniture that Gaudi designed for different works.
A special note for movie lovers; Some scenes of Vicky Christina Barcelona, Woody Allen’s movie starring Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansonn and Javier Bardem, were shot in Park Güell.
An important reminder if you plan to spend a long time in the park; There is no place to buy food and drink in the park. Therefore, it is beneficial to go with supply.
The most crowded in front of the park, where there is a queue to take pictures, is Gaudi’s famous lizard statue and La Sala Hipostila, which offers a magnificent sea view.
It is necessary to open a separate chapter for the ceramics of the park; Sculptures made with ceramics called Trencadis ceramics, giving the appearance of mosaics, add a very colorful and artistic atmosphere to the park. Do not leave Barcelona without visiting Park Güell, which resembles a fairy tale land.
Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum, located in the gothic district of Barcelona, La Ribera, is one of the two museums that house the most works by the Spanish artist. The museum, whose original name is Museu Picasso, is the first museum opened in his name when Spanish Cubist painter Pablo Picasso was alive. Picasso personally attended the opening of the museum bearing his name.
The first works of the museum, which was opened in 1963, were the works of Picasso as a gift to him by Jaume Sabartes, the artist’s assistant and friend. Afterwards, the collection of the museum was enriched with the addition of the paintings exhibited in the Barcelona Museum of Modern Art and with the donation of 1,000 pieces by Picasso’s family after his death.
In the following years, with different donations, there are now about 4 thousand works in the museum. Among the works exhibited from the collection, there are works belonging to different periods of his art life, such as Picasso’s pre-school drawings and the works of his family members. ‘Hombre Con Boina’, ‘Autorretrato Con Peluca’, ‘Menu de Els Quatro Gats’, ‘El Loco’, ‘Arlequin’ and ‘Las Meninas’ are some of the series in the collection.
Picasso’s variations on Valesquez’s famous Las Meninas painting are among the most popular works of the museum.
Nearly 4,000 works are exhibited in the museum. The museum, where you will find the opportunity to watch every moment of Picasso, from his childhood years, when he did not yet come of age as a painter, to the periods when he became world famous, is also impressive in terms of structure. The place where Picasso once lived is actually a Medieval Mansion…
National Art Museum of Catalonia
The National Art Museum of Catalonia is one of the most magnificent museums in Barcelona. Built in 1929, this building bears traces of classical Italian architecture. Its original name is ‘Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya’. It is also referred to as ‘MNAC’ for short. The museum, located around Montjuic Hill, dominates the city. It was designed by the famous Catalan artist Jose Puigi Cadafalch in neoclassical and neobaroque styles. The museum hosts collections of works of two main movements, Gothic and Romanesque.
The National Art Museum of Catalonia is one of the most magnificent museums in Barcelona. Built in 1929, this building bears traces of classical Italian architecture. Its original name is ‘Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya’. It is also referred to as ‘MNAC’ for short. The museum, located around Montjuic Hill, dominates the city. It was designed by the famous Catalan artist Jose Puigi Cadafalch in neoclassical and neobaroque styles. The museum hosts collections of works of two main movements, Gothic and Romanesque.
You may need to spend half a day in the museum, which hosts many important art collections. Especially the Catalan Art Collection is very striking. There are works of Catalan art with examples from art movements such as modernism, romanticism, avant-garde and noucentism. In these sections, Maria Fortuny’s ‘Batalla de Tetuan’ painting depicting the war between the Spanish and Moroccan armies can be seen.
Thyssen-Bornemisza, a collection that extends from the Gothic period to the Rococo period, is quite interesting in the Gothic section. In the section called Cambo Bequest, the works of Rembrandt and Zurbaran are exhibited. It is possible to see the works of Catalan artists in the collection, which covers the period from the 19th century to the 1930s.
Other artifacts you will see in the section devoted to the Gothic period are as follows: Artifacts depicting the Kingdom of Aragon, church decorations, ceiling decorations, burial chambers…
Another important collection in the museum is the Romanesque Art Collection. The museum is among the museums with the richest collection in the world. The Romanesque Fresco Collection is shown among the sections where the most striking works of the museum are located by experts.
The cafe-bar of the museum is among the must-see places. The exquisite view of Barcelona offered by the restaurant named Oleum is worth seeing. Lunch is served at the restaurant from Tuesday to Sunday. The museum also includes a library dedicated to art books and a gift shop.
Address: Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuic
Directions: You can go to the museum both by bus and by metro. If you are going by metro, you can use the L1 line, if you go by bus, you can use buses 13, 50 and 91. The stop we will get off at is Plaça d’Espanya.
Nearby Places: Barcelona Pavillion,The Magic Fountain
Barcelona Cathedral
Notable for its tall and pointed towers, the Barcelona Cathedral is one of the city’s most important religious buildings. Its real name is Catedral de La Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, which means Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. King of Aragon II in 1298. The cathedral, which was started to be built at the request of Jaume, was completed in the 20th century.
There is a legend behind the Barcelona Cathedral. The cathedral, built in memory of Saint Eulalia, who was executed by the Romans for her religious beliefs, is interesting with its story. The Romans tied her naked in the middle of the street and left her to die. Although it is spring, it suddenly starts to snow. Snow covers Eulalia’s body and protects her.
The Romans were very angry that Eulalia did not die, and they killed her by throwing her into a barrel covered with knives. The tomb of Eulalia, who died with such an impressive story, is located inside the Barcelona Cathedral.
The site of the cathedral was previously located in a Roman temple, after which a Visigoth basilica was built. The interesting history of the building continued under the rule of the Umayyads and a mosque after the Visigoths. After the mosque stood here for 72 years, the Count of Barcelona took over and the construction of the building, which will last for 7 centuries and will become the Barcelona Cathedral today, has begun.
Another name for the Barcelona Cathedral is “La Seu”, describing the seat of the archbishopric here.
The cathedral consists of many important parts in terms of history and architecture. The facade of the cathedral was built in Neo Gothic style. Located in Lepanto (Lepanto) Chapel, the Cross of Jesus is considered the holiest pilgrimage in Catalonia. The reason why it was hung obliquely on the wall is related to the Crusades. On the ship belonging to the Catalan fleet, there was a pilgrim of Jesus to protect the army.
As a result of the failure of a cannonball from the Ottoman side, the cross tilted on its side. This is how it hangs in the chapel.
Various icons are eye-catching on the façade of the cathedral, which bears the signature of architect Charles Walters. The most striking of these is the statue symbolizing 100 angels. In its interior design, the Gothic Medieval and Renaissance style is emphasized. Various shapes are embroidered on the carved choir rows, reminiscent of the execution.
Address: Plaça de la Sau
Directions: You can reach Barcelona Cathedral, located in the Barri Gotic area, from the metro lines L1, L3 and L4. You need to get off at Jaume I or Luceu stops.
Casa Mila
Casa Mila, another important work of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi, is the most visited place in Barcelona after the Sagrada Familia. Also known as ‘La Pedrera’, Casa Mila was designed for Pera Mila, one of the important businessmen of the period. The reason why it is also called La Pedrera, which means Quarry, is due to the natural stones that give the work its white color.
Built between 1906 and 1912, the house is most famous for its unusual chimneys. Gaudi wanted to create an image of a wavy sea and algae on the front of the house. When looked carefully, the balcony irons made of cast iron show the wave effect. As can be clearly seen in the photos taken from the top of the building, Casa Mila was designed in such a way that two circular courtyards combined to form the symbol of infinity.
As in every work of Gaudi, it is necessary to look for sub-meanings, hidden symbols and references in Casa Mila. The structure of the chimneys in the section that was arranged and opened under the name of ‘Espai Gaudi’ in the attic is very interesting. Their medieval knight-like form is as intriguing as it is frightening. The bumpy nature of the roads that allow you to wander between the chimneys maintains the feeling of the sea and the waves in the building.
You can come here in the evening if you wish. Because the chimneys are illuminated with light plays. In this state, you will feel like you are in a strange dream while walking around the rooftop, which offers a very surreal look.
It is not possible to find a similar building that bears traces of Gaudi’s great genius. Another important feature of this place is that it is the last work of Gaudi before the famous La Sagrada Familia, which he devoted the last years of his life to the construction, but which is not finished even today and is thought to take until 2030 to be completed.
Located at the intersection of Passeig de Gracia and Carrer de Provença Streets, Casa Mila was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The building now belongs to Caixa Catalunya, one of the largest banks in Catalonia. The first floor is still used by the Mila family.
Address: Passeig de Gracia, 92, 08008
Directions: Located a 15-minute walk from Catalonia Square, Casa Mila is located on Carrer de Provença Street. If you are going by metro, you should get off at the Estacio Diagonal stop on the L3 and L5 lines and walk for 5 minutes. If you prefer to go by bus, you should use lines 7,16, 17, 22 and V17.
Nearby Places: L’Eixample District, Palau Robert, Palau del Baro de Quadras
Barcelona Science Museum
CosmoCaixa is a science museum located in Barcelona’s Carrer d’Isaac Newton street. The museum, which has a modernist style, was designed by Josep Domenech i Estapa in 1904-1909. The original purpose of the building is quite interesting, the building, which was designed as a shelter for the blind, was later converted into a science museum.
At CosmoCaixa, also known as the Barcelona Science Museum, visitors can reach the fifth floor in a spiral if they wish. The Amazon tree in the middle of the pass is worth seeing.
The Albert Einstein statue welcomes the visitors in the museum, where there are permanent and permanent exhibitions on subjects such as nature, science and space. The museum is spread over an area of 30 thousand square meters. Exhibits on many subjects such as space, Amazon rainforest, geological events, different plant and animal species are held in the museum. You can also attend workshops if you wish.
The museum consists of many sections, some of which are interactive, exhibition areas with permanent and transitional exhibitions, and a planetarium.
Bubble Planetarium is an astronomy exhibition for children aged 3-8.
Other sections in the museum include the Flooded Forest, which represents life in the Amazon Forest, The Hall of Matter, which provides information on the history of evolution starting with the Big Bang, the Geological Wall, which tells about geological events, and Touch, touch! Touch, touch! We can talk about the exhibition.
The museum, which was closed until 2004 due to restoration works in 1998, is among the must-see places for science lovers today. It is useful to spend at least 2-3 hours for CosmoCaxia, where there are many educational, entertaining and science-loving activities for children.
Address: Isaac Newton, 26
Directions: It is possible to reach the museum by the FGC train.
Nearby Places: Torre Bellesguard Antoni Gaudi, Jardins de La Tamarita
Casa Batllo
Also known as the ‘House with Bones’, Casa Battlo is the work of the famous modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. In fact, you can feel how Gaudi made his mark on Barcelona in every step you take while visiting the city. With the works of Gaudi, Barcelona transformed from an old European city into a fairy-tale city with a surreal, modernist atmosphere. The reason why Casa Battlo is called the Bony House is because the thin columns used as balustrades on the balconies evoke bones.
The story of the construction of Casa Battlo also has a beginning similar to what we see in many other Gaudi works. The building, which was started at the request of Joseph Battlo, one of the important businessmen of the period, is located in the Mansana de la Discordia region. This area is a center of attraction for tourists as it is one of the regions where the most famous buildings of Barcelona such as Casa Ametller and Casa Lleo i Morera are located.
The construction of the Bony House started in 1905 and was completed at the end of 2 years, with a surprising speed for Gaudi.
There is one detail that distinguishes this building from other Gaudi works, which is that it was created not from scratch, but by reconstructing the existing building. The colorful and bright ceramics and stained glass pieces on the façade attract attention. It is said that Gaudi was under the influence of Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’ while creating the exterior in this work, which almost came from the land of fairy tales.
The ceiling of Casa Battlo, where both interior and exterior architecture belongs to Gaudi, is designed in the form of a swirl. Doors, windows, skylights are made of colored glass and wavy wood materials.
Just like in Casa Mila, interesting chimney designs stand out in this building. The chimneys are not the only remarkable detail on the roof, but a dragon greets the visitors on the front of the building. Gaudi designed this part of the roof to resemble the dragon’s back, and exhibited one of his familiar tricks.
Casa Battlo was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. In addition to the impressive appearance of the exterior, the interior of the house is almost a work of art. Especially the stained glasses on the windows offer a colorful dance feast to the visitors with the sunlight… Salvador Dali likened the exterior of the house to the calm and still lake waters.
Be sure to see the fluted roof, Gaudi’s signature chimneys, interiors, especially the dining room, terrace, drawing room and fluted roof of Casa Bottlo, which offers much more colorful and lively views.
Address: Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007
Nou Camp Stadium
Camp Nou, the official stadium of FC Barcelona, one of the most famous and important teams in Spain, whose name is heard even by those who are not very interested in football, is one of the most popular touristic places in Barcelona. Due to the interest in the stadium, paid tours are organized for tourists.
Camp Nou Stadium, the largest stadium in Europe and the 5th largest in the world, was designed in 1957 by the Catalan architect Francesc Mitjans. The spectator capacity of the stadium, which was renovated before the 1982 World Cup, was increased to 120 thousand. However, at the request of UEFA, this number was later reduced to 98,772.
The stadium is 48 meters high, 250 meters long and 220 meters wide. The stadium, which is built on an area of 55 thousand square meters, can be evacuated in just 5 minutes.
The Camp Nou Stadium Museum is also located on the site of the stadium. The Camp Nou Stadium Museum, one of the most visited museums in the city, tells the history of FC Barcelona team over 100 years and it is possible to see their numerous trophies here.
One of the easiest ways to get to the stadium is to take the metro from Square Catalunya. There are two metro stations close to the stadium; these are Les Corts and Collblanc Stations.
The stadium has 132 entrance gates in total. Entrance to the museum is made through the gate No. 9 of the stadium. In the exhibition located here, both medals, cups, jerseys and audio-visual narratives that mark precious moments in Barcelona’s football history, as well as objects that shed light on the history of Catalan resistance are on display. In this respect, the Nou Camp Museum differs from being just a football museum.
The place where you will experience the most entertaining and impressive moments in the museum will be the tunnel used by the football players to get on the field. The tribune effects given to this tunnel create a really impressive atmosphere. Especially football fans, and the other thing that will make them happy is being able to visit the areas of the stadium that are normally forbidden to enter, such as the changing rooms, showers, and press tribune.
You can have your photo prepared with the photomontage technique with the football player you want on the trip. You have to pay 12 Euros for the photo fee.
Address: Avda de Aristides Maillol
Directions: You can get to Camp Nou at the Square of Catalonia with the L3 and L5 metro lines, by getting off at the “Maria Cristina” or “Collblanc” stops.
Nearby Places: Pub Lunatic, Tren del Ciment
Transportation In Barcelona
When you travel to Barcelona, you should also know how to get there. The two best options to get from Barcelona airport to the city center are metro and aerobus.
Since Barcelona is a big city, urban transportation networks are quite developed. It is possible to go to every point of the city by train, bus and metro. Train services within Spain are provided by RENFE. The most suitable option for intercity transportation is the bus and train. Although buses are cheaper, it is possible to provide more comfortable transportation by train.
It is more economical to buy a round trip ticket for transportation vehicles than a one-way ticket.
There are 5 separate metro lines in the city. The metro system, which operates 24 hours on Saturdays, works until midnight on other days. City buses serve more than 200 routes. There are also night buses operating in the city between 22.00 and 05.00.
In Barcelona, the metro and bus reach almost every part of the city, but if your destination is not on the metro and bus routes, you can also use a taxi. Especially if you are traveling with more than 2 people, taxi transportation can be cheaper than public transportation vehicles.
It is also very practical to reach the city center from the airport, which is 13 km south of the city. It can be reached by train, city bus, private bus companies and taxi.
You should buy tickets for the places you plan to see on your Barcelona trip online in advance. For this, it is useful to make a plan day by day or even hourly. Because the city, which is swarming with tourists every season, has developed a systematic ticketing scheme.
Barcelona Cuisine
Your trip to Barcelona continues, if you can’t decide what to eat, then it’s time to talk about what to eat in Barcelona. Barcelona’s food culture has more Mediterranean influences. Vegetables, fish, seafood, olive oil and meat are used in almost every dish. They love fries, snacks and carbs. There are many dishes that have become world famous.
When it comes to Spanish and Barcelona cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is “Paella”. This very famous dish of the Valencia region has almost left its mark on Spanish cuisine. paella; It is an extremely delicious rice dish cooked with chicken meat, fish varieties or other seafood. Paella is defined as a dish that combines the food culture of the Romans and Arabs, who have occupied Spain throughout history.
If you want to try Paella, one of the famous flavors of Barcelona, you can choose to eat Can Solo, a famous restaurant by the sea, or at the street cafes on La Rambla Street, of course with a giant sangria next to it.
Gazpacho, which is a kind of cold soup frequently consumed in Spanish cuisine, means soaked bread. The most common dish of gazpacho consists of an uncooked mixture of tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, onions, cucumbers and green peppers thickened with breadcrumbs. It is served with pieces of deep-fried bread, chopped vegetables and hard-boiled eggs. The main ingredient of Gazpacho is almonds, and sometimes grapes are added to it.
Another most consumed food in the country is tapas. Tapas, which enrich the Spanish food traditions and are snacked at certain times of the day, can actually be defined as a kind of appetizer or canapé. These are usually served in small bars/restaurants called “tasça”. Served in small portions on small plates, accompanied by a glass of wine or beer, tapas are mostly made of cheese, meat, egg and vegetable dishes. The Spaniards meet with their friends at the tasca in the neighborhood and eat these delicious products and chat.
Tapas is the original taste of Spain served as snacks and entrees. It is customary to eat it with a drink during aperitif hours, especially in the evenings in bars and luxury restaurants. Today, tapas, which are offered to tourists as mini meals, sometimes replace dinner, depending on their variety. And served with chili-flavored ham cubes, bean chard, omelet, sautéed seafood, sautéed kidneys, fried shrimp, black olives, tuna, cauliflower salad, calamari, stuffed peppers, spicy snails, chicken with mushrooms.
These foods are served in small earthenware pots and are passed around by hand or with toothpicks and eaten with tapas. This menu is often accompanied by wine.
Olive oil, which is the symbol of Mediterranean cuisine, is used in almost every dish and salad in Spain. Spanish desserts prepared with products such as honey, almonds and egg yolks reflect the influences of the Arabian food culture that has lived in these regions for many years.
Spanish cuisine, which is also very influenced by the cuisines of North African countries, consists of carbohydrate-based foods due to this effect, and at the same time, thanks to its coasts to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, it has a great place in seafood cuisines. Wheat, grapes and olives form traditional agricultural products.
Fries made in olive oil; this place is known all over the world as “Cocina de los fritos”, that is, “Fried dishes cuisine”. Eggs, tomatoes, garlic, onions, olives and peppers, which make up the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, are also abundant in this cuisine.
Shopping In Barcelona
Wouldn’t you like to beautify your Barcelona trip with shopping? If you want to shop in big stores, you can visit Corte Ingles in Catalonia Square. Moreover, 10% discount checks are distributed some days in this shopping complex.
If you want to wander the streets and look at the shop windows, Passeig de Gracia, Barri Gotic, La Ribera will be the most suitable places. The address of those who love antiques and street markets is El Encants. Plaça de les Glòries is set up in Catalanes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The best second hand market is set up on Thursdays in Plaça Nova. In case you missed it, a smaller version is set up at Mirador de Colom from Friday to Saturday.
La Boqueria and Mercat Santa Caterina are the addresses where you can find fresh vegetables and fruits or dried meat products. La Buqeria also has very sympathetic buffets where you can find a wide variety of fried seafood.
The shops of museums and touristic places also offer very interesting products. Make sure to stop by the shops in Picasso Museum, Miro Museum, La Pedrera or Casa Batllo.
FC Barcelona team fans should definitely see the huge two-floor store in the stadium.
Shopping malls:
Arenas of Barcelona
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373 – 385, 08015 Barcelona
Maremagnum
Address: Edifici Maremàgnum, Moll d’Espanya, 5, 08039 Barcelona
Barcelona Nightlife
If you are going out at night in Barcelona, it is impossible not to find a place that suits your taste.
First of all, you can start by drinking sangria at the nice pubs or cafes on Las Ramblas Street or the port area. If you want to continue the night quietly, you can listen to jazz at “La Pedrera”, which offers a wonderful terrace, especially in summer.
There are many crazy places where especially young people hang out in the shopping center called “Maremagnum” by the sea in the port area. If you are looking for a nightclub other than that, you can choose “La Terrazza”, which also has a great view of the city. If you love and follow themed parties, you can find one almost every night in Barcelona.
Opium Mar Mondays are themed “Love Mondays”; Apollo, on the other hand, organizes “Crappy Tuesday” themed parties on Tuesdays.
“Flamenco Tablao Cordobes”, “El Tablao de Carmen” or “Flamenco Tablao Patio Andaluz” can be preferred for those who want to watch the Flamenco show, one of the symbols of the country.
If you just want to sit in a nice bar and try local beers and wines, you will come across many alternatives on the streets in Gothic. Carpe Diem, located on Barceloneta Beach, will give you a different experience with its menu and decor that blends different cultures. Apart from that, the Gracia area also offers good options. Espit Chupitos, Raimon Social Club, Lo Pinyol, Viblioteca or La Vinya del Senyor can be preferred. When you travel to Barcelona, do not leave without tasting the nightlife!
Barcelona Festivals
- Festes de Merce (September)
- Dia de Sant Jordi (23 April)
- Festival de Sant Joan (23 June)
- Festa Major de Gracia (August)
- Festival de Sonar (June)
- Grec Arts Festival (June)
- Primavera Music Festival (May)
- Benicassim Festival (July)
- Carnival (February-March)
- Sala Montjuic (July-August)
- L’Alternativa / Barcelona Independent Film Festival (November)
Barcelona Public Holidays
- New Year (January 1)
- Day of Enlightenment – Brackish Waterfall (January 6)
- Easter
- Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
- Assumption of Mary
- Catalonia National Day (11 September)
- Spanish Day (October 12)
- All saints day
- Constitution Day (6 December)
- Sinless Nativity
- Christmas (25 December)
*The days of holidays without a date change according to the year.
Practical Information For Barcelona
- Emergency help: 112
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
