Near Barcelona

There's so much to see and do in Barcelona, but it can also be your base camp to discover the rest of Catalonia. Just a short distance away you can visit the monumental city of Girona, have a surrealist experience with Dalí in Figueres, soak up the Mediterranean in Sitges and the Costa Daurada… There are so many surprises waiting for you!

Map of points of interest in Catalonia
Scroll over the map and discover how close to you are a lot of fascinating destinations. Where would you head to?

Barcelona
Girona
Lleida
Tarragona
Andorra
 
Barcelona Hotels
Families, couples, globetrotters and businesspeople… You'll feel right at home at any of Barcelona's 300 hotels, whatever your budget or the reason for your visit.

Where to shop
You'll find the magic of shopping as you experience the city. Discover a thrilling form of sightseeing: walking from shop to shop.
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This summer in barcelona

Barcelona offers you very interesting options for every period of the year. Here are a few suggestions:

But there's much, much more. Make the most of the spring sunshine and take a stroll along Barcelona's beaches and through its parks. Discover the most important exhibitions and do a spot of shopping. And discover the seasonal cuisine, and see a dolphin, and experience nature with Gaudí? Do you need any more ideas?

Barcelona welcomes you to...
  • ESTRO 29. 12 - 16 September 2010
    Major improvements and new areas of reseach in therapeutic radiology and oncology.
  • ERS Congress. 18 - 23 September 2010
    The Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society, the major global event of respiratory medicine.
  • 87 Jean Bouin. 28 November 2010
    The most prestigious athletics competition in Barcelona due to its long-standing tradition and the top-level runners it attracts.
  • EIBTM. 30 November-2 December 2010
    The leading event for the meetings, conferences, business trips and incentive industry.