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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.

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Outdoor Activities in Barcelona

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Explore Barcelona by Bike

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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 ... Continue Reading »

3 Days in Barcelona: Suggested Itineraries

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Top 5 Places to Grab a Drink in Barcelona

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Picasso, Gaudí & Dalí

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Spanish Tapas

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Barcelona Flamenco

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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). ... Continue Reading »

Gaudi’s Barcelona

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Bike tour of the city

Barcelona Expert: Marta

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. Continue Reading »

Art, Food, and Angels

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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 ... Continue Reading »

Barcelona Graffiti

ROD C

Written by ROD C, Australia, February 2012

There's tons of cool things to see and do in Barcelona, but one of the things I enjoyed most was the amazing street art. Sure you can see Picasso's works at his Museum, and all the great Gaudi ... Continue Reading »

Barcelona Illustration Festival Ilu:Station

Jodi R

Written by Jodi R, Germany, June 2011

Barcelona is renowned for the colourful, poetic, satirical and sometimes political stencil art that makes even the narrow back streets look enticing and vibrant. Tucked away in a hidden corner or ... Continue Reading »

Barcelona in Autumn: Harlem, Bobby and Heartburgers

Jodi R

Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011

With the change in seasons comes more fun things to do in Barcelona .  Here are some places to try this fall. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Barcelona Things To Do ... Continue Reading »

Barcelona – Most Liveable City in the World

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Written by Jodi R, Germany, June 2011

Back in March 2011, the supplement of Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia named Barcelona as the 2nd most liveable city in the world – coming only after New York - while Madrid made it to number 8 in ... Continue Reading »

Barrio de Gracia - March Festival

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012

Gracia is a barrio (district) of Barcelona that you must not miss. It has a fantastic community spirit and seems to have endless street festivities throughout the year. March 3rd is one of the ... Continue Reading »

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