Barcelona Families

It’s raining sweets on the streets of Gràcia – the Sant Medir Festival

It’s raining sweets on the streets of Gràcia – the Sant Medir Festival

The “Sant Medir Dolça Festa” takes place in the friendly barrio of Gracia. It’s a great opportunity to take in a festival that few tourists have heard of and also a rare chance to be pelted with sweets.

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Montserrat Tours – Experience the Mountain’s Unique History

Montserrat Tours – Experience the Mountain’s Unique History

History, nature, music, great views – Montserrat has it all. Visit this UNESCO world heritage site and discover why it attracts 3.2 million visitors each year. On this tour, after a drive through the picturesque villages you will make your way up the mountain. Which is 1235 metres from the ground.

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Take a ride on the Montjuïc cable car with Ticketbar

Take a ride on the Montjuïc cable car with Ticketbar

With an Olympic stadium, castle and several museums, Montjuïc is a hill worth climbing – but don’t tire yourself out before you even get there! Catch the Montjuïc cable car and glide all the way to the top.

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Barcelona Zoo – the perfect day out with Ticketbar

Barcelona Zoo – the perfect day out with Ticketbar

A visit to Barcelona zoo will always be a popular trip for all of the family. Situated close to the city centre, swing by and say hi to the monkeys, dolphins and flamingos as well as hundreds of other animals.

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Cabalgata Reyes Magos – the parade of the three kings in Barcelona

Cabalgata Reyes Magos – the parade of the three kings in Barcelona

In Catalonia and throughout Spain, the festival of El Día de los Reyes on 6 January is a massive event. It celebrates the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem with their gifts for the infant Christ, and is the traditional Spanish day for exchanging gifts. A huge parade takes place throughout Barcelona, with fireworks and street parties, as children clamour to receive their presents.

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Barcelona in summer – activities, advice & accommodation

Barcelona in summer – activities, advice & accommodation

It’s what we’ve been waiting for all year round…summer has finally arrived in Barcelona! Beaches, festivals, nightclubs and more, here are a few of the best bits the city has to offer during the sunny season- and a bit of advice to keep in mind at the same time.

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