Attractions and leisure
Everybody loves leisure and having fun. And Barcelona offers fun for everyone: kids and adults, thrill seekers, and people in search of peace and quiet. You can walk among sharks, stroke dolphins, take a head-spinning ride on a roller coaster or enjoy the magnificent views of Barcelona and peaceful atmosphere of the parks. Although the best thing is to try and fit them all in.
From amusement parks to a bird's-eye view of the city, you can't imagine what Barcelona has to offer.
Parks
Parks in the city and in the hills, mazes and gardens, works of art like the Park Güell; and all of them in the open air.
Beaches
Over 4 and a half kilometres of beaches with every amenity, invite you to enjoy the Mediterranean throughout the year.
Sharks at L'Aquàrium, harbour cruises, voyages to outer space at CosmoCaixa… It's not a story, it's Barcelona.
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Sundays for children and adults
Family activities | Exhibitions and activities
From 1/10/2011 to 30/6/2012
Family activities | Exhibitions and activities
From 1/10/2011 to 30/6/2012
Barcelona Restaurants
The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?
The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?
The bestsellers
This spring in Barcelona
The spring is the perfect time to take a stroll through the streets and enjoy shopping, the cuisine and open-air activities.
- Itinerary through the city's fishing quarters
- A walk with cuisine
- Night time in the Gothic Quarter
- Wine and cava near Barcelona
- Montserrat and Gaudí
Walk through the parks, discover the beaches, visit a museum or take a short trip out of town.
Barcelona welcomes you to...
- Sónar. 14-16 June 2012
Barcelona's 19th International Festival of Advanced Music and New Media Art. - Pride Barcelona. 22 June – 1 July 2012
The most important LGBT Pride Festival in the Mediterranean. - 14th World GI Cancer. 27–30 June 2012
Research, diagnosis and the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of tumours. - World Junior Athletics Championships. 10-15 July 2012
A unique opportunity to see the sports stars of the future taking part in the Olympic sport par excellence.