Beaches, Parks & Views
Barceloneta, Montjuïc, the Carmel bunkers — where to find water, green and a view over the city, and when each is bearable.
Parc de la Ciutadella & Barcelona's Best Green Spaces
The city's green heart — Ciutadella's Gaudí fountain, boating lake, and zoo — plus Montjuïc's gardens, the Laberint maze, and where to catch your breath.
The Best Free Things to Do in Barcelona
The architecture from the street, the beaches, the hilltop views, the markets, and the free-museum windows — how to enjoy the city richly on any budget.
Barcelona Beaches Guide: Which One to Pick
Four kilometers of city sand, beach by beach from lively Barceloneta to the calmer northeast — plus the one rule that saves your belongings.
The Best Views in Barcelona: Free & Paid Viewpoints
From the free Bunkers del Carmel sunset to rooftop bars and the Sagrada Família towers — the best panoramas and when to catch each.
Montjuïc Barcelona: Museums, Castle, Gardens & Views
The great green hill — MNAC, the Miró Foundation, the castle, the Magic Fountain — and how to plan a day without trudging uphill in the heat.