See and Do in Barcelona

There are plenty of things to see and do for expats in Barcelona. The city has several beaches to enjoy, as well as vast municipal parklands. The views from the Montjuic and Tibidabo hills take in the entire city, including the tree-lined La Ramblas pedestrian mall that stretches from the city centre to Port Vella, Barcelona’s oldest harbour. There is a wealth of ancient and modern architecture to explore, with many of the local buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi having been declared World Heritage Sites. There are also a number of museums and galleries in Barcelona worth visiting.

 

A pedestrian avenue in Barcelona’s ‘old city’, La Ramblas is one of the most famous streets in Europe and is home to numerous cafés, restaurants and boutiques for expats to enjoy.

 

Two 15th century palaces have been converted into the Picasso Museum, housing a comprehensive collection of the great artist’s work – a great find for art-loving expats.

Telephone: 932 563 000

 

Discover the delightful designs of architect Antoni Gaudi in the fascinating gardens of Parc Guell, the city’s most popular recreational park.

 

Known as the Church of the Holy Family in English, this is an unfinished but intriguing Art Nouveau structure designed by Gaudi in the late 19th century.

Telephone: 932 073 031

 

Overlooking Barcelona’s city centre, Montjuic Hill is an excellent viewing point from where expats can see many of the local landmarks and stroll in the fountained parks.

  

Tibidabo is another Barcelona hill worth climbing, the locale of the fantastic Parc d'Atraccions amusement park.

 

Dating back to the Roman era, Barri Gòtic is the oldest district in the city and home to many Gothic buildings and cathedrals worth exploring.

 

Camp Nou is one of the world’s greatest football stadiums. A collection of photographs, trophies, memorabilia and documents relating the city’s beloved football team, FC Barcelona, can be seen here.

Telephone: 902 1899 00

 

The Joan Miró Foundation celebrates this surrealist sculptor and painter life and works with a display of his sculptures, paintings, drawings and textiles.

Telephone: 934 439 470

 

The Museum of Contemporary Art was designed to make the most of natural light and has a spacious interior filled with modern art by the likes of Basquiat, Klee and Barcelò.