Barcelona Travel Tips
Barcelona has transformed itself from smug backwater into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. Summer is serious party time, with week-long fiesta fun. But year-round the city sizzles - food, fashion, style, music and good times. The buildings, many the work of the eccentric genius Gaudí, will blow you away. The art, with significant collections by Picasso and Miró, will make you giddy all over.
Explore Barcelona by Bike
Written by Viator, April 2011
Barcelona’s wide avenues and beachfront promenades are ideal for cycling, and getting around the city by guided bike tour is a fine way to sightsee with a group. Go for the half-day option to get an ...
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Costa Brava from Barcelona
Written by Viator, October 2012
Once a coastline of sleepy fishing villages, it was inevitable that the beauty and sunshine warmth of the Costa Brava would be discovered by the world, and in the 1950s development began to turn the ...
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3 Days in Barcelona: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. The city sizzles with food, fashion, style, music and good times all year round. The buildings will amaze you, the art will make ...
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Top 5 Places to Grab a Drink in Barcelona
Written by Viator, July 2011
From hilltop Montjuic to the beaches of Barceloneta, you’ll never go thirsty in this Spanish city of tapas and champagne bars. Your favourite bar might be just around the corner from your hotel, or ...
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Picasso, Gaudí & Dalí
Written by Viator, August 2010
Barcelona is beloved by generations of artists all of whom left their unique imprint on the city, from the sculptural architecture of Gaudí and the mythical paintings of Picasso, to surrealist ...
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Spanish Tapas
Written by Viator, August 2010
No trip to Spain is complete without savoring some tapas and a glass of wine. Tapas are bite-sized appetizers, tiny delicious hot and cold snacks served in bars all over Spain. Eating them standing ...
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Gaudi’s Barcelona
Written by Viator, April 2011
An architecture tour is a fun way to navigate Barcelona’s byways and sights, highlighting some of the city’s most extraordinary and iconic sights. Along with buildings by Gaudi, you’ll see similarly ...
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Cava Wine
Written by Viator, April 2013
Forget Champagne, the celebratory tipple of choice in Spain is Cava and the sparkling wine is sipped at everything from weddings and birthday bashes to an evening meal with friends and family. First ...
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Outdoor Activities in Barcelona
Written by Viator, April 2012
Barcelona is known for vibrant culture, unique architecture and that fabulous Catalonian climate. With an average of 280 sunny days per year, long summers and the cool breeze from the ocean, this ...
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Barcelona Flamenco
Written by Viator, August 2010
Flamenco is the passionate style of traditional music, song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia. Flamenco takes three forms: Cante, (song), Baile, (dance), and Guitarra, (guitar). ...
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Multi Day Tours from Barcelona
Written by Viator, November 2012
With its historic architecture, cosmopolitan population and seafront location, Barcelona makes a popular base for travelers to Spain, and whether you have a few days or over a week, there’s plenty to ...
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6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Barcelona
Written by Barcelona Expert: Gloria, Spain, June 2012
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Bike tour of the city
Written by Barcelona Expert: Marta, Spain, June 2011
Would recommend the bike tour as you can see the sights of Barcelona city and get your bearings. Our friendly guide even stoped off at a local restaurant for us to have a glass of sangria.
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Art, Food, and Angels
Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011
It’s not just the airport in Barcelona that is connected. Taking a radical approach to cultural enterprise, the interlinked venues of creative entrepreneur Emilio Álvarez offer a glimpse into ...
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Art and Food Tips from a Barcelona Expert
Written by Barcelona Expert: Marta, Spain, July 2012
We spoke to Marta Laurent Veciana , a private tour guide in Barcelona, about the city she knows and loves, and this is what she had to say: I love it every time that I get a client who ...
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Day Trips and Excursions from Barcelona
Looking for things to do in Barcelona? Spend a day sightseeing with this Barcelona in One day Sightseeing Tour, or leave the city behind for a day in the mountains with this Montserrat and Cava Trail Small-Group Day Trip.
