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As every summer, the city's museums present a varied and engaging programme. A wide selection of themes —art, natural sciences, applied arts, history, archaeology…— shapes a rich and diverse cultural offer. Workshops, treasure hunts, routes, itineraries and guided visits are some of the many participation formats available. Summer holidays become an opportunity to explore the museums' more playful side. Over 180 activities and exhibitions in Barcelona's cultural venues cater to audiences of all ages from three years and up, offering an appealing option for leisure in the city.
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This summer the Dragon Roof Terrace becomes the most elegant setting of the heart of the city!
Live the most intimate, fresh and distinguished evening of the summer season on top of Gaudi´s architectural jewel. This most unique nighttime atmosphere combines art, live music and drinks to make it a night to remember. The dragon of the legend of Sant Jordi will be your only accomplice and witness! -
Dinner with stars at Observatori Fabra
Gastronomy and stars once again take a leading role at the Fabra Observatory in Barcelona's summer nights. An original suggestion that combines scientific dissemination and astronomic observation with gastronomy, at one of the most privileged viewpoints of the city of Barcelona.
After enjoying a menu designed specially for the occasion, a 30 minutes scientific dissemination conference will reveal you the mysteries of the universe and will invite you to discover the museum, through the Noucentist room and the telescope, to the large dome, which preserves original elements. From the dome you will be able to observe distant constellations, stars and a large part of the solar system, with a telescope from 1904. This is one of the largest and oldest telescopes still in use in Europe. -
Penedès Grape Harvest Festival
The grape harvest festival is the period during which the tradition of wine producing is celebrated. During the weeks of the harvest, you can find out all about the vineyards, wineries and their wines throughout the various wine production regions of Catalonia. These celebrations give rise to a variety of activities: guided visits of the wineries, getting to know about and taking part in the wine-making process, wine and cava tastings combined with the sampling of delicious locally produced food and other activities. In addition to wine- and food-related activities, you can also enjoy complementary leisure pursuits suitable for any age group or profile. Below is just a selection of the recommended activities for you to enjoy this thousand year-old cultural experience to the full!
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The magic hour at Monestir de Pedralbes
There's a great plan to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in the evening - Monestir de Pedralbes. This monastery, a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture, is throwing open its doors to anyone who wishes to admire and stroll through one of the largest Gothic cloisters in the world, free of charge.
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Summer evenings in Unique Houses
These summer evenings, houses, palaces and other unique spaces in Barcelona open their doors and become exceptional settings for culture and heritage. Guided tours, artistic proposals and activities designed to discover the history and architecture of these unique places fill the evenings with magic and emotion. The gatherings take place at dusk, when the city transforms and reveals its most captivating face. Each space holds fascinating stories, characters who lived there, architects who designed them and historic moments that left their mark. A different, fun and mysterious experience to delve into the soul of an intimate and surprising Barcelona.
Monday to Sunday – Casa Amatller. Until 24 September. At 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 and 20:30 in Catalan, Spanish and English.
Tuesday – Arús Library. Sherlock Holmes Collection. From 1 July to 23 September. At 19:00 (Catalan), 19:30 (Spanish), 20:00 (Catalan) and 20:30 (Spanish).
Wednesday – Espai Subirachs. 4 and 18 June; 2 July. At 19:00, in Catalan.
Wednesday – Ateneu Barcelonès Library. From 2 July to 24 September. At 20:00 in Catalan and Spanish.
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There are many different sides to Barcelona: the Barcelona with its traditional neighbourhoods, the Gothic, modernista and contemporary city… but there is also a green Barcelona, the Barcelona of parks and gardens. You’ll find them dotted around the city. These green spaces are always interesting, whether it be for their plants, urban design or sculptures.
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Barcelona has ten accessible beaches, with Wi-Fi and excellent amenities and services inviting you to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.
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From Montgat to Malgrat de Mar, an entire coastline with beautiful villages, long sandy beaches, pine forests and stunning mansions.
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Barcelona's most emblematic beach. Together with La Barceloneta, Sant Sebastià is a beach with a long tradition within Barcelona.
