One of my favourite nights of the year in Barcelona is fast approaching: The Night of the Museums. This free late night viewing of exhibitions is not only exclusive to my city but is part of a wider initiative across Europe. It doesn’t matter if you are a local or a visitor. It is a… Read More
Where to see human towers in Barcelona: calendar of events
Ever since we wrote the post about The Catalan Festival that occurs each year in the summer, our readers keep asking us where to see human towers in Barcelona. The main “castells” season is from April to October but you can find them all year around depending on festival dates. We have decided to create… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in June 2019
Visiting Barcelona in June means warm weather, long days and fun nights. Summer is just around the corner so you can expect a lot of visitors around. Maybe getting a seat in a terrace is more of a challenge than what you might think but, on the other hand, the city is booming with festivals.… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in May 2019
May is the month when the beautiful warm weather definitely settles in Barcelona. It is a fantastic time to visit the city for those who can’t take the Summer heat. Being the peak of Spring you can expect flowers to be in full bloom in the parks and some festivals take advantage of this. Also,… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in April 2019
April marks the beginning of Spring and I can’t think of a better time to visit Barcelona. There weather is gorgeous and it is still fairly quiet until Easter arrives. There are plenty of things to do in Barcelona in April and, what is probably the most special day of the whole year, also takes… Read More
How to skip the lines at the main Barcelona attractions
One of the things I take for granted about living in Barcelona is that the most amazing architecture and monuments are right on my doorstep. I can go and visit them whenever I want, tactically choosing the quietest times of the year and avoiding all the long lines. When you are on your holidays, this… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in March 2019
March is a fantastic month to come to Barcelona as the weather is starting to warm up. This year, the Easter holidays are in April so it will be a fairly quiet month in terms of visitors. Festivals are starting to crop up and everybody is ready to wave the winter goodbye. Looking for things to… Read More
Christmas activities in Barcelona for families with kids
Barcelona is beautiful during Christmas. The lights are lit, the chestnuts are roasting on street corners and the mood is cheerful and jolly. Over the holiday period there really is a lot to do, especially if you are visiting Barcelona at Christmas with kids. From markets to funfairs to parades, there is plenty to entertain… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in December 2019
This post is for December 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. The biggest month of celebrations is almost upon us: Christmas. A time of sparkling lights, ancient traditions and sweet treats galore. Though aside from the big event itself what is there to do in Barcelona… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in February 2019
I wish I received a euro for every time I get asked the question “When is a quiet time to go to Barcelona?”. If you are willing to put up with a bit of chilly weather, February can be a great time to drop by our beautiful city. Let’s see what to do in Barcelona… Read More
