Barcelona is a city that keeps pulling us back. Jess and I first visited in 2012, and we have been back multiple times since, always finding new corners to explore and old favourites to revisit. We think three days is the sweet spot for a first visit. It is enough time to see the major […]
The Best Photography Spots in Barcelona
Barcelona is definitely one of my favourite European cities, and one I love to photograph. Today, as part of my series of photography location guides, I’m going to share with you some of the best photography spots in Barcelona to help you get the best photos when you visit. After that, I’ll share some general […]
The street art of Barcelona
Barcelona is a city with a lot to offer. We’ve visited a number of times, and always feel that we have so much left to see. Although that’s no bad thing – a return journey to Barcelona is always going to be a pleasure! During our time in Barcelona we’ve seen all kinds of art, […]
1 Day in Barcelona: A Realistic 2026 Itinerary
One day in Barcelona is not a lot of time, but with the right plan it is enough to see two of the city’s most unforgettable buildings, wander one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval quarters, and finish with sunset views from a hilltop castle. The trick is knowing what to prioritise and, just as importantly, what […]
Barcelona to Girona and Figueres: How to Do This Day Trip
Girona and Figueres are the two towns most Barcelona visitors think about pairing into one day out, and the question we get asked most is whether you can do both well in a day. You can. We first did this trip years ago on an organised coach tour, and we’ve driven it ourselves many times […]
In photos: Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
I found Barcelona to be a remarkably photogenic city. In fact, I’ve already shared some of my favourite photos of Gaudi’s Barcelona. Today I thought I’d highlight Barcelona’s Gothic quarter. This is a very windy, largely pedestrianized part of Barcelona’s city centre. The streets are narrow and looming, making for challenging photography conditions, and the […]
How to get an awesome view of Barcelona – for free!
When I arrive in a new city, I have a bit of a thing for finding the highest point around. This is for two reasons: first, because I like a good view, and second, in an attempt to orientate myself. The orientation part only vaguely helped on my recent trip to Barcelona. The city is […]
In Photos: Gaudi’s Barcelona
Gaudí. It’s kind of hard to visit Barcelona without spending your time gaping in awe at the architectural and artistic genius that he left behind all over the city. A great deal of my week in Barcelona was therefore spent, gaping in awe, at his many truly incredible constructions. As well as gaping, I was […]
Things I didn’t know about Barcelona!
I’ve just spent a week visiting Barcelona. I’d like to say that I did a whole bunch of research before setting off, but to be honest, I’m not that great at research. For example, I managed to get through an entire University degree without stepping inside a University library. Plus, I like a place to […]