Between tapas and art pieces, look for these 15 unique things to buy in Barcelona. Mosaic Lizard. If you’re looking to bring home a piece of Barcelona’s creativity, look no further than mosaic lizards. Anything Sagrada Familia. Turrón. Porcelain Figures. Espardenyes. Avarca Sandals. Ceramics. Try a Famous Sauce. What is the best thing to buy […]

Barcelona (/ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ BAR-sə-LOH-nə, Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə], Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona]) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. Is Barcelona and Spain the same? Barcelona is known as the capital of Catalonia and Madrid […]

Barcelona is as safe as it gets for tourists in a popular European city. Pickpocketing and petty theft is the biggest safety issue. Luckily, visitors normally don’t experience any violent crime. Is Barcelona high crime? The historic centre of Barcelona has the highest crime rate in Catalonia: 40 crimes per 100 inhabitants in 2016, from […]

Barcelona has a lot to offer. In fact, it may be one of the best places to live in Spain as an expat (if not the best). And there is no doubt about it. Nevertheless, there may be several downsides you should consider before choosing it as your new residence. Is Barcelona a nice city […]

Barcelona is famous for its outstanding football team, stunning architecture, lively nightlife, sandy beaches, and world-class cuisine. Not to mention a vibrant cultural heritage and colourful neighbourhood festivals that attract visitors from around the world. What is so great about Barcelona? The city offers excellent aesthetics and there are so many reasons to love the […]

All airport terminals are operational. Is Barcelona T2 open? For the second time in 2020, T2 at Barcelona–El Prat airport is closing its doors to passengers due to a lack of flights because of the coronavirus pandemic. From Tuesday, all flights will operate from T1, as the airport streamlines its operations. What time does the […]

Both Catalan and Spanish are used as languages of instruction, reflecting their status as co-official languages in Catalonia. This means that students are free to speak and write in either of the two, regardless of the language of instruction chosen by the teacher. What language is spoken at the University of Barcelona? CatalanCatalan is the […]

Retirement in Spain also tends to be fairly low cost. You can retire comfortably on about $2,000-2,200 a month, about $25,000-27,000 a year. Naturally, if you choose to live a bit further away from the big cities, you can retire on approximately $1,700-1,900 a month, which is about $20,000-22,000 annually. Is it expensive to retire […]

The ‘Safe Cities Index 2019’ by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), confirmed that Barcelona was one of the safest cities in the world in terms of general crime and overall ranked 19th in personal security and 26th overall in the world. What should I avoid in Barcelona? 13 Things That Tourists Should Never Do in […]

You won’t find expats living here. They tend to settle in the neighborhoods closest to the international schools, but still considered central to the city. The barrios of Sarria, Sant Gervasi, Bonanova, Les Corts, LÉixample and Pedrables tend to be popular with foreigners. Where do expats live in Barcelona? Barcelona’s neighborhoods: where to live in […]

The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €55 – €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 – €40 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €27 – €110 and takes 3h 20m. What is the cheapest way to get from […]

As far as cities go, Barcelona is the world’s most beautiful city.A city by the sea yet encircled by wooded mountains, with gorgeous architecture, beautiful churches, and a pedestrian thoroughfare that is one of the prettiest you will ever see (La Rambla). Gaudi’s the basilica La Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. Why is Barcelona so […]

Because about 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, making them the most densely populated areas in the world, keeping cities clean is a challenge.Cleanest Cities in the World. City Barcelona PM2.5 (µg/m³) 15 Clean City Score 70.46 Env. Perf. Score 78.39 Mercer Score 42 Is Barcelona clean? The survey revealed that the […]

The positive impact is seen best at the economic level. The tourism sector is one of the driving forces of Barcelona’s economy, together with the manufacturing and fashion industries. Today it accounts for € 20 million per day, 11% of the region’s GDP, with about half a million tourism-related jobs. How much does tourism contribute […]

Catalonia has its own language: Catalan. Most of the people who live in Barcelona are bilingual and speak Catalan and Spanish, which is also an official language. Street names and most road and transport signs are in Catalan.. Many restaurants, especially those in the city centre, have menus in several languages. Can you live in […]