There is no discussion: visiting the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Pedrera or the Gòtic neighborhood are things that cannot be missed in any trip to the Catalan capital. However, if instead of a weekend getaway you have decided on a longer stay, you may want to combine cultural visits with other activities in Barcelona. And what better way to get the most out of your holiday than choosing some of these unique things to do in Barcelona as a couple, with your family or group of friends?

There is a Catalan saying that says the best jam is kept in small pots (would translate so something like the best things in life come in small packages). A saying that could be applied to Barcelona: a city that is not that big in size – just 100 km2 – but with an inexhaustible offer of monuments and leisure. And not only that; even though it has a rather modest surface, it accommodates landscapes full of contrasts: sea, mountain, green areas, hills … To prove it, it is enough to visit some of the incredible viewpoints of Barcelona.

Did you know that two areas of Barcelona and Madrid account for 4 out of 10 purchases made in Spain according to a study by Global Blue? These areas are the exclusive neighborhood of Salamanca, in the capital of the country, and Passeig de Gràcia. The report points out that Barcelona attracts more tourists with high purchasing power than Madrid too. Thus, 3 out of 10 euros spent on shopping stay in the shops of Barcelona.

If you are a fan of afterwork outings, enjoying a holiday in Barcelona is definitely your best bet. As in any other large city in southern Europe, leisure options are not limited to the weekend: from Monday to Friday, any tourist can fill their agenda with interesting cultural or gastronomic experiences. However, today we want to focus on the latter, presenting you some of the coolest bars in Barcelona.

Although it’s hard to believe, Barcelona still has places where you can escape the crowds while enjoying places that exude beauty, history … and tranquility. Yes, that’s right: it is possible to admire streets and buildings without other visitors around in the Catalan capital. The secret? Get away from the center, get on the Barcelona metro and prepare to discover old villas, parishes and monuments capable of making the traveler fall in love.

With no intention of overshadowing the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic quarter or the Montjuïc mountain, Poblenou is one of those places in Barcelona that deserve to be discovered as soon as possible. If we take into account the undeniable historical, architectural and economic importance that it has had since the nineteenth century, Poblenou is definitely a place to visit.

If you are planning to take advantage of this holiday to visit Barcelona, here are 10 plans for Easter in Barcelona that will make your stay in our apartments by the sea in Barcelona a unique experience.

Beyond booking transport, transfers and accommodation in a hotel or holiday apartment in Barcelona, spending a few days in the Catalan capital requires other arrangements to make the experience a well-rounded one.

¿Sabías que cada año visitan Cataluña más de 19 millones de turistas extranjeros? Aun siendo una cifra abultada, no debería de sorprendernos, y menos si tenemos en cuenta lo mucho que esta tierra ofrece al recién llegado. Desde las magníficas playas de la Costa Brava o la Costa Dorada hasta las estaciones de esquí del Pirineo catalán

New Year, new life. This saying is also fit for Barcelona’s public transport, which introduces important developments in terms of newly available fares and the titles.

If you’ve already done your homework, there’s just one last detail, but not the least important. It is what to pack for your trip to Barcelona.

Although architecture is one of Barcelona’s strong points, we can assure you that the surroundings of the Catalan capital, as well as the rest of the province, also have other attractions that should not be missed: the caves of Barcelona.