There are lots of food tours in Barcelona to choose from, but what do you do if you want something a little different from the usual tapas tours?  A food tour in Gràcia gives you the chance to get to know one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Barcelona with a fabulous mix of local bars, restaurants, cafes and bakeries.  I was delighted when Devour invited me to join one of their Devour Barcelona food tours – Taste Barcelona Like a Local: Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour.  I always love to eat and to try new places as well as old favourites so I was excited to see what was in store ..read more

The Sagrada Familia Basilica is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world and one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks.  You can see Sagrada Familia from different locations all across the city as it towers above everything around it.  But where can you get the best views of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona?  Read on to find out! Know Before You Go to Barcelona Before travelling to Barcelona, make sure you book your Sagrada Familia tickets or tours and your accommodation ASAP as hotels and tickets can sell out. TOP 3 SAGRADA FAMILIA TICKETS & TOURS: 1: Sagrada Familia Ski ..read more

La Sagrada Familia Basilica is Barcelona’s most iconic landmark and is one of the best things to do in Barcelona during your stay.  However, it can get extremely busy, so in order to have the best possible experience I’m sharing all my top tips for the best time to visit Sagrada Familia!  From the time of year to the time of day and which tour option to choose, let’s find out what is the best time to see Sagrada Familia in all its glory! Know Before You Go to Barcelona Before travelling to Barcelona, make sure you book your Sagrada Familia tickets or tours and your accommodation ASA ..read more

Planning to take a day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona?  Great plan!  Montserrat is a mountain range near Barcelona, known for its distinctive rock formations and the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, and is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. If you want to know how to get to Montserrat from Barcelona by train, car or by joining a group tour, you’re in the right place!  In this post, I’ll talk about the best ways to get from Barcelona to Montserrat so you can make the most of this special place. Know Before You Go to Montserrat Before travelli ..read more

If you want to see a flamenco show in Barcelona, there are lots of different options for you to enjoy this Spanish art form.  Whether you want a small intimate flamenco dancing experience, a flamenco show with dinner or tapas, or want to try your hand at flamenco dancing yourself, I’ve found the best flamenco shows in Barcelona for you to enjoy.  Find out where to watch flamenco in Barcelona with these incredible flamenco performances! Know Before You Go to Barcelona Before travelling to Barcelona, make sure you book your accommodation and flamenco show tickets ASAP as performances ..read more

Planning a trip to Barcelona this June?  June is one of the best times to visit Barcelona and I love being in Barcelona in June.  In this post, I’ll share just why you should visit Barcelona in June, what to expect from June weather in Barcelona, what to wear, where to stay and the best things to do in Barcelona in June, as well as everything else you might need to enjoy your Barcelona trip! Know Before You Go to Barcelona Before travelling to Barcelona, make sure you book accommodation and popular attractions ASAP as hotels and tickets can sell out. TOP 3 BARCELONA ACTIVITIES TO B ..read more

You can’t come to Barcelona and not visit one of Gaudí’s magical creations.  Antoni Gaudí designed several notable modernist works in Barcelona, from lampposts to housing estates and his unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia Basilica.  However, in this article, I’m going to focus on the houses he designed for some of Barcelona’s wealthiest families.  If you want to see some of the best modernist architecture in Barcelona Spain, you are in the right place!  Let’s learn more about the most famous and iconic Gaudí houses in Barcelona! Know Before You Go to Barcelona Befor ..read more

If you’re concerned about safety in Barcelona then please be assured that Barcelona is generally safe and violent crime rates are very low.  However, pickpockets and petty crime can be a major issue.  While I don’t believe that any places you’re likely to visit in Barcelona should be avoided altogether, you should definitely be aware of potential problems and be on your guard.  Here are the areas to avoid in Barcelona without proper preparation! Is Barcelona Safe to Visit? Barcelona is a very safe city, but as I mentioned, pickpocketing and petty crime are quite common, especial ..read more

Barcelona is a beautiful city and there are photo opportunities and Instagram spots everywhere you look.  However, it’s not always easy to get the perfect photo of Barcelona with you in it!  If you’d like some gorgeous pictures of yourself but are travelling alone, or want some photos of you and your partner or family together, then joining a photo tour in Barcelona is a wonderful way to see some of the most Instagrammable places in Barcelona and get the best vacation snaps at the same time!  I joined a Barcelona photoshoot tour with GetYourGuide and loved it.  He ..read more

I adore Barcelona and tell everyone that YES Barcelona is definitely worth visiting!  And not only visiting once, but it is worth coming back here time and again, and spending as long here as you possibly can.  I decided to call this website Why Visit Barcelona because I wanted to share all of the amazing things to do in Barcelona, so you’ll find plenty of reasons to visit Barcelona here!  However, if you’re still wondering “Is Barcelona worth visiting?”, let me show you once and for all why you should visit Barcelona so you can see that Barcelona is worth your time! Why I Love ..read more