Travel blog - Tips to explore the world on a budget: Barcelona

Best Restaurants in Barcelona 2025
Alexandra Dubakova
31
March,
2025
A city of quirky yet majestic architecture, incredible hospitality, and a mild Mediterranean climate, Barcelona is a must-visit for any foodie. After exploring the city on Barcelona free walking tours, you will work out enough appetite to explore the city’s food scene. Among the top things to do in Barcelona is indulging in delicious Spanish, Catalan, and international cuisine. In this guide, we will examine the best restaurants in Barcelona, from trendy spots and hidden gems to Michelin-starred venues.
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Top 40 Iconic Historical Places in Europe
20
June,
2024
Europe is a large continent, containing 50 countries, each representing a unique blend of culture and history. However, numerous cultures have been intertwined throughout the years of the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman empires. Nowadays, the continent boasts an exorbitant amount of incredibly famous historical places in Europe, from castles and palaces to large archeological sites. In this guide, we will go over the 40 best historical places to visit in Europe and highlight what makes them worth your time.
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Best Time to Visit Barcelona: Maximizing Your Travel Experience
04
September,
2023
Barcelona is at the top of the list for every traveler and for a good reason. The city is bustling with incredible historical landmarks, unique architectural structures, and delicious cuisine. Aside from culture and history, Barcelona offers miles-long beaches with soft sand and azure sea. The city of Gaudi, this Spanish town is a truly unique gem nestled between a gorgeous ocean and majestic mountains. But what is the best time to visit Barcelona? In this article, we will talk about Barcelona's weather by month and discuss which events are must-see during your stay.
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Where to Stay in Barcelona: Best Places to Stay for Every Traveler
02
May,
2023
The iconic picture-perfect city of Barcelona is among the most visited areas in the world and for a good reason. With its delicious Catalan cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and Gaudi architecture, the city is truly precious. However, it may be difficult to decide where to stay in Barcelona as the city is vast and diverse. While first-timers are looking to explore the top sightseeing locations, visitors with children crave a calm and serene vacation. In this article, we will explore each neighborhood of the Catalan capital and highlight its best parts.
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Things to Do in Barcelona: Exploring 20 Hidden Gems
03
April,
2023
Everyone who visits Barcelona immediately falls in love with its vibrancy, weather, architecture, and delicious food. A city of Gaudi, Catalunya cuisine, and the Mediterranean Sea, the Catalan capital is a treasure trove of incredible galleries, luscious parks, and one-of-a-kind buildings. The Sagrada Familia is not the only Barcelona must-see - in fact, Gaudi created an array of timeless beauties that are worth your time and admiration. In this travel guide, we will explore what to do in Barcelona from popular tourist destinations to hidden gems.
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Where to Find the Best Tapas in Barcelona
09
December,
2019
Barcelona is a cultural and historical hub, offering Barcelona bike tours, museum guides, and an incredible waterfront. It’s a city where you can visit Sagrada Familia for free, marvel at Picasso’s masterpieces, and explore the surrounding greenery. And when it comes to restaurants Barcelona also doesn’t fall short of options, and it can be difficult to choose where to try local food. One of the best and most typical meals in the city is the famous tapas, served both in restaurants and tapas bars.
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The best free tours in Europe in 2019
28
October,
2019
FREETOUR.com, a leading platform for booking free guided tours, prepared a ranking of the best free tours and excursions available on the web in 2019, according to the ratings and comments of customers who have done the activities. We invite you to take a look at the tours in Europe best rated by our users and, of course, encourage you to visit these wonderful places with excellent local guides, where you choose the price to pay based on the quality of the service.
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Top Places to Visit in Barcelona, as Recommended by a Local
24
May,
2019
If you’re Barcelona-bound, then you probably already know that the list of attractions to visit, things to do, and places to see in the Catalan capital is long and plentiful.
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Where to get the best views of Barcelona
19
February,
2019
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city with many beautiful corners capable of inspiring and delighting the senses of any traveler. It is one of the most attractive and touristic cities in Spain, with a rich culture and history, and a unique architecture consisting of a mixture of different periods and artistic styles.
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The Best Day Trips from Barcelona, Spain
08
January,
2019
Catalonia is a land of contrasts with a unique culture, beautiful countryside, and idyllic coastal villages. And its capital, Barcelona, is not only the most popular destination in Spain but also a gateway city to lesser-known jewels that are often overlooked by thousands of travelers visiting the region.
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A Guide to Transport in Barcelona
20
December,
2018
It can be a daunting task, making your way in and around a new and unfamiliar city. Different modes of transport often operate in particular ways that, unless you’re a local and used to it, can cause a few of your internal fuses to blow when traveling. It can be challenging to figure out how to use the metro in Barcelona.
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11 Must-See attractions in Barcelona
01
September,
2016
Barcelona, arguably Europe's most vibrant city, has it all: the architecture, history, food, wine, art, beaches, nightlife and so much more. There's something for everyone. Whether you're a by-the-book traveller or an urban explorer, we've created a list of must-see attractions in Barcelona.
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