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Barcelona Travel Hacks
Showcasing the popular and unknown attractions in and around Barcelona to enable you to explore like a local
NEW! Popular Day Trips
![Complete 2024 Montserrat Monastery & Mountain Day Trip Guide](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/travel/t0003.webp)
![Plan your perfect Tarragona day trip - Explore Roman Ruins](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/travel/t0002.webp)
Plan your perfect Tarragona day trip - Explore Roman Ruins
Tàrraco, the Roman Capital of Spain. Discover the largest collection of Roman ruins in Catalonia. An ideal day trip from Barcelona by train
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![Sitges Day Trip 2024 - A Complete Guide](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/travel/t0004.webp)
Sitges Day Trip 2024 - A Complete Guide
Sitges jewel of the mediterranean 40 minutes from Barcelona - history, museums, beaches, restaurants & shopping plus events calendar for beach town
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![Day Trip Guide to visiting Medieval Vic](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/travel/t0001.webp)
Day Trip Guide to visiting Medieval Vic
Large town (population 50,000) 70km inland from Barcelona with medieval historic centre. One of the largest arcaded plazas in Spain, cathedral & several museums
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Upcoming Events
![Fiesta Major de Gràcia 2024 - Decorated streets with live music](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/evt/e0077-52.webp)
Fiesta Major de Gràcia 2024 - Decorated streets with live music
Mid August street festival in the neighbourhood of Gràcia, Barcelona, with multiple streets mounting stages and lavish thematic street decorations
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![Fiesta Major de Sants 2024 - Decorated streets with live music](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/evt/e0253-24.webp)
Fiesta Major de Sants 2024 - Decorated streets with live music
End of August street festival in the neighbourhood of sants, Barcelona, with multiple streets mounting stages and lavish thematic street decorations
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![Olesa de Montserrat Fiesta De Miquelets 2024](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/evt/e0152-21.webp)
Olesa de Montserrat Fiesta De Miquelets 2024
Musket men encampment Historical recreation of the battle during the Spanish war of succession (1705-1714) in the town of Olesa de Montserrat
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![Barcelona La Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/evt/e0054-19.webp)
Barcelona La Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market
Christmas market in front of Barcelona cathedral selling international Christmas decorations and traditional Catalan items such as Tio de Nadal and Pesebres
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Attractions by budget
![Barcelona on a Budget: 65 FREE Activities in Barcelona city](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/y0001.webp)
Barcelona on a Budget: 65 FREE Activities in Barcelona city
Attractions within Barcelona Metropolitan area that are FREE to visit including parks, gardens, viewpoints, Grand Squares, Beaches and walking trails
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![Attractions in Barcelona Metropolitan area under 10 Euros](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/y0002.webp)
Attractions in Barcelona Metropolitan area under 10 Euros
Attractions within Barcelona or cheap day trips on a budget of under 10 euros including Gaudi attractions, Museums, historic houses & walking trails
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![Barcelona Museums that offer FREE Entry & Open Days](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/y0003.webp)
Barcelona Museums that offer FREE Entry & Open Days
Museums in Barcelona that offer free entry, usually on the first Sunday of the month. Museums outside of Barcelona with free entry days
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![48 Barcelona attractions and day trips for 10 to 25 Euros.](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/y0004.webp)
48 Barcelona attractions and day trips for 10 to 25 Euros.
Attractions in Barcelona priced from 10 to 25 euros & day trips outside of Barcelona with a total budget of 10 to 25 euros including return train or bus fare.
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Recently Added Attractions
![French Pyrenees Weekend - Abbaye Saint-Martin-du-Canigou](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/att/a0349-39.webp)
French Pyrenees Weekend - Abbaye Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
13km circular hike from Vernet-les-Bains via forest waterfalls to the 11th Century Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey and viewpoints in the Canigou mountains
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![French Pyrenees Weekend - Gorges de Carançà](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/att/a0348-45.webp)
French Pyrenees Weekend - Gorges de Carançà
12km circular scenic hike along Carançà river valley via suspension bridges and canyon side walkways along a forested Pyrenees mountain river
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![French Pyrenees Weekend - Grotte Fontrabiouse Cave](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/att/a0347-52.webp)
French Pyrenees Weekend - Grotte Fontrabiouse Cave
The highest tourist visitable cave in France at 1530 metres showcases a 900m route through calcite caverns and passages with an underground emerald green lake
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![French Pyrenees Weekend - Pic de Carlit Mountain Hike](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/att/a0346-36.webp)
French Pyrenees Weekend - Pic de Carlit Mountain Hike
15km Medium-Hard vertigo inducing circular mountain hiking route via lakes of the lac de Bouillouse French Pyrenees region to the 2921m Pic de Carlit summit
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Guide to the Barcelona Neighbourhoods
![Barcelona Gothic Quarter 2024 Guide & Attractions](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/bcn/b0002.webp)
Barcelona Gothic Quarter 2024 Guide & Attractions
Medieval & Roman walled heart of Barcelona. Narrow winding streets, old buildings, boutique shops, restaurants & squares. Discover 12 things to do and see
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![Exploring the Medieval El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/bcn/b0003.webp)
Exploring the Medieval El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona
Art Museums, a Cathedral, Designer boutique shops and tapas bars in a medieval quarter of downtown Barcelona of narrow winding streets
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![Barcelona Las Ramblas Guide & Attractions](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/bcn/b0005.webp)
Barcelona Las Ramblas Guide & Attractions
What to do and see on Las Ramblas. Famous boulevard in Barcelona starting at the port Columbus monument and ending at Plaça de Catalunya
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![Guide of Port Vell Marina Area of Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/bcn/b0006.webp)
Guide of Port Vell Marina Area of Barcelona
Once a thriving trading port, today redeveloped tourist hot spot with boat tours, museums, sailing ships, old buildings & shopping complex
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Guide to areas outside of Barcelona
![Parc Collserola - Hiking & Nature on Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/v0011.webp)
Parc Collserola - Hiking & Nature on Barcelona's Doorstep
An 84.65 square Km forested natural park with easy public transport accessible hiking & cycling trails behind the city known as the lungs of Barcelona
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![Ripollés region of the Catalonian Spanish Pyrenees](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/v0024.webp)
Ripollés region of the Catalonian Spanish Pyrenees
The Ripollés pre-Pyrenees foothills & Pyrenees mountains are accessible by train for great summer hiking trails & winter ski and snow sports
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![A guide to the attractions in and near Girona and Figueres](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/v0023.webp)
A guide to the attractions in and near Girona and Figueres
Northern Catalan roman medieval inland towns like Girona and Figueres have many museums, castles and historic houses to visit.
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![Montseny Natural Park Autumn Hiking wonderland](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/v0027.webp)
Montseny Natural Park Autumn Hiking wonderland
Outstanding beauty & spectacular hiking trails to mountain summits, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls, plains & woodlands. The best place for autumn hiking in Catalunya
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Themes of attractions in and Around Barcelona
![Parks And Gardens In Barcelona You Need To See](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/w0007.webp)
Parks And Gardens In Barcelona You Need To See
The best parks & gardens in Barcelona plus many unknown secret corners of nature in the capital and principal towns outside of Barcelona.
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![The best beaches, coastal trails & Beach Towns in Catalonia](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/w0001.webp)
The best beaches, coastal trails & Beach Towns in Catalonia
Beaches in and near Barcelona, Best coastal towns in Catalonia for a beach vacation. Remote beaches along coastal trails. Find your perfect beach for 2023 here
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![Visiting Catalan Modernism architecture in Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/w0003.webp)
Visiting Catalan Modernism architecture in Barcelona
Explore the Gaudi, Domenech I Muntaner and Puig i Cadafalch Catalan modernism Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces in Barcelona.
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![The best Viewpoints in Barcelona - view Barcelona from above](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/w0006.webp)
The best Viewpoints in Barcelona - view Barcelona from above
My favourite places in Barcelona with a good viewpoint of the city, walking trails and mountain paths outside the city for stunning countryside views.
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Attractions by Distance from Barcelona
![Attractions within the Barcelona Metropolitan area](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/x0001.webp)
Attractions within the Barcelona Metropolitan area
94 options for what to do and see within Barcelona metropolitan area from downtown medieval centre to La Exampla, beaches, the Montjuic & tibidabo hills.
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![All attractions within 1 hour train or bus from Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/x0002.webp)
All attractions within 1 hour train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions in the towns & villages immediately surrounding Barcelona within one hour train or bus travel from the capital. Cheap day trip ideas.
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![Attractions within 1 to 2 hours train or bus from Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/x0003.webp)
Attractions within 1 to 2 hours train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions & day or weekend trips further afield from Barcelona with a travel time of 1 to 2 hours by train or bus.
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![Attractions within 2 to 3 hours train or bus from Barcelona](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/list/x0004.webp)
Attractions within 2 to 3 hours train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions & day or weekend trips that are 2 to 3 hours train or bus travel outside of Barcelona capital & nearer the extremities of Catalunya.
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Recently Added or Updated Guides
![Barcelona 2024 Drought Emergency | Barcelona Sequía](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/info/i0010.webp)
Barcelona 2024 Drought Emergency | Barcelona Sequía
After over 1000 days of drought what is the impact of the Barcelona water drought for tourists and residents of Catalonia?
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![Transport Options for El Prat Barcelona Airport City Centre](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/info/i0007.webp)
Transport Options for El Prat Barcelona Airport City Centre
The pros, cons & costs of the multiple methods for connections between downtown Barcelona and El Prat Barcelona airport terminals 1 and 2 in 2024
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![Barcelona & Catalonia Public Transport Guide 2024](https://www.barcelonatravelhacks.com/assets/pub/page-tm/info/i0005.webp)
Barcelona & Catalonia Public Transport Guide 2024
Public transport guide for Barcelona and Catalunya such as TMB Metro, busses & trams | Renfe Rodalies, Regional & Ave Trains | FGC Trains | Nord Bus terminal
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