There are some hidden corners of the Ciudad Condal even locals stop to capture. No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to modernist architectural heavy-hitters like the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, a trip down the Rambla, with a stop at the famous Boqueria, and sipping a bit of vermut on the Barceloneta […]
Barcelona in April: Weather Guide & Can’t-Miss Events
This blog post was originally posted on February 27, 2015 and was updated on March 8, 2019. Without a doubt, April is one of the best times of year to visit Barcelona. The famous Spanish sun is out in full force, and so are the locals as they flock to outdoor terraces all over the […]
Barcelona in March 2019: 5 Can’t-Miss Activities & Events
This blog post was originally posted on February 9, 2015 and was updated on February 4, 2019. Spring is just around the corner, and endless events coupled with plenty of sunshine make Barcelona the place to be in March. Our agenda this month is packed with everything from authentic Catalan festivals to classic car rallies […]
What to Do in Barcelona in February 2019
This blog post was originally posted on January 9, 2015, and was updated on January 11, 2019. February usually gets a bad rap: it’s short, cold, and there’s not much going on—unless you’re in Barcelona! After all, there’s always something to do here in the thriving Catalan capital! Even one of the dreariest months of […]
The Birth of a Genius: Paintings in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona
When you think of Spanish art, few figures are as prominent as Pablo Picasso. Born in Málaga, he spent much of his formative teenage years in Barcelona and held the Catalan capital close to his heart throughout his life. In fact, when the idea of a Picasso Museum was first proposed, it was the artist […]
MNAC Highlights: Discovering Barcelona’s National Museum of Catalan Art
It’s hard to miss the MNAC. Towering over the Plaça d’Espanya from the hill of Montjuïc, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is one of the architectural icons of Barcelona. That said, it doesn’t always feature on the itineraries of visitors to the city, not making the cut of the ten most visited attractions in […]
Inside Devour: From Sweden to Spain with Victoria Batz
This post is part of our Inside Devour series. We work with some of the most passionate and talented guides in the country—make that the world!—and we’re thrilled to tell you their stories. They say it only takes eight seconds to fall in love. Usually, this refers to the moment when you fall head over […]
The More, The Merrier: Top Restaurants for Groups in Barcelona
With its warm, welcoming culture and party-ready vibes, Barcelona is the perfect place for your next gathering! Spanish and Catalan cultures both place a huge emphasis on getting together with the people who matter most. Throw in some seriously spectacular food, and you’ve got all the makings of a fabulous shindig none of your guests […]
What to do in Barcelona in January 2019
This blog post was originally posted on December 9, 2014, and was updated on December 3, 2018. Christmas has come and gone, but Barcelona isn’t slowing down anytime soon as the new year kicks in. The first week of January is full of Reyes celebrations (more on that in a bit), but that’s not all. […]
How to Relax in Barcelona: Our 5 Favorite Lazy-Day Activities
It’s easy to get caught up in checking all of Barcelona’s most iconic sights off your list. However, some of your most rewarding time here in the Catalan capital will be spent taking it easy and enjoying some much-needed R&R. You’re on vacation, after all—might as well enjoy it! If you’re wondering how locals relax […]