Barcelona!

Welcome to balmy Barcelona

There hasn’t been a single article of “top city destinations” compiled in the travel press in the last decade that didn’t include Barcelona somewhere near the top – and it’s not hard to see why.

Thanks to the winding and picturesque narrow streets of its Gothic Quarter, the mind-boggling Modernista architecture of Gaudi and friends, and its enviable position wedged between forested mountains and a sweeping expanse of Mediterranean sea, Barcelona has long been beautiful… whilst the 1992 Olympic Games helped pay for a sparkling, revamped marina and a glut of artificial beaches and street sculptures, enabling the city to transform from provincial port into a glamorous and cosmopolitan coastal resort.

Whether you enjoy swanning around by the seafront sipping mojitos and sunbathing on the beach, or prefer to knock back a cerveza on one of the Old Town’s scenic plazas before checking out world-renowned sights such as La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell or the Picasso Museum you’ll definitely find yourself falling in love with Barcelona.

When the sun goes down things only get hotter as the city’s life-giving arteries, Las Ramblas, throng with merry-makers keen to sample the legendary nightlife!

Perhaps you’re heading here on holiday, or perhaps you already call this wonderful and beguiling city your home? Whatever the reason for you dropping by, the knowledgeable team of travel experts and writers at Barcelona Life are here to help you make the most of the Catalan capital.

We’ve got tonnes of great suggestions on luxury and value-for-money hotels, gorgeous apartments, top-notch restaurants (check out our article on local tapas dishes and traditions!), reviews of hip bars and happening nightclubs, as well as a full report on shops and shopping, some great ideas for entertainment, tours and things to do and a round-up of all the greatest cultural attractions in the city – from the grand Gothic Cathedral to the Chocolate Museum and everything in between.

We also aim to keep things current on Barcelona Life and that’s why we bring you the latest monthly events – as well as a guide to the biggest festivals, such as Primavera Sound, Sonar and Cruilla summer music festival. You can also find loads of cool local stories, interviews and day trips on our blog.