Attractions and leisure

Everybody loves leisure and having fun. And Barcelona offers fun for everyone: kids and adults, thrill seekers, and people in search of peace and quiet. You can walk among sharks, stroke dolphins, take a head-spinning ride on a roller coaster or enjoy the magnificent views of Barcelona and peaceful atmosphere of the parks. Although the best thing is to try and fit them all in.

From amusement parks to a bird's-eye view of the city, you can't imagine what Barcelona has to offer.

Parks

Parks
Parks in the city and in the hills, mazes and gardens, works of art like the Park Güell; and all of them in the open air.

Beaches

Beaches
Over 4 and a half kilometres of beaches with every amenity, invite you to enjoy the Mediterranean throughout the year.

 
With kids Sharks at L'Aquàrium, harbour cruises, voyages to outer space at CosmoCaixa… It's not a story, it's Barcelona.
 
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Children’s workshops at the Jardín Botánico
Family activities | Exhibitions and activities
From 28/6/2010 to 29/9/2010
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Family activities
From 24/6/2010 to 5/9/2010
Digital planetarium
Family activities
From 24/6/2010 to 6/9/2010
Imax Port vell
Family activities
2010
Mecal Air
Family activities
From 4/6/2010 to 10/9/2010
 
Barcelona Restaurants
The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?
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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.