Barcelona Spain

Shopping

Mar 23, 2023 • 4 Min read

Shop delicious market fare, vintage finds, best-selling books and much more at these five independent retailers, which you’ll find only in Barcelona.

Activities

Feb 21, 2023 • 8 Min read

Barcelona has it all – outstanding architecture, incredible food and vibrant nightlife. Here's what you can't afford to miss when you get there.

Architecture

Feb 18, 2023 • 10 Min read

Barcelona is a dream for culture vultures and foodies, but entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. Here are the 20 best free things to do in Barcelona.

Public Transport

Feb 11, 2023 • 7 Min read

There's more than one star in Catalonia – venture away from the road well traveled with these 10 great day trips from Barcelona.

Neighborhoods

Feb 7, 2023 • 5 Min read

Compact, easy-to-walk and with several distinct districts, here are the 6 top neighborhoods to explore in Barcelona.

Destination Practicalities

Jan 5, 2023 • 6 Min read

With its relatively compact size and developed public transportation system, Barcelona is a pretty manageable city to get around.

Beaches

Jul 6, 2022 • 7 Min read

Lonely Planet writer Sasha Brady shares her tips and tricks from a two-week vacation in Barcelona, Spain.

Architecture

Dec 3, 2021 • 2 Min read

There's a new holiday addition to Barcelona's most iconic building, set to change the city's skyline.

Architecture

Aug 8, 2021 • 7 Min read

Famed for its architectural treasures, Barcelona is dotted with striking Gothic cathedrals, fantastical Modernisme creations and avant-garde works.