Neighborhoods

A panoramic view over the rooftops of Barcelona from the hills above the city, Spain

Updated 18 October 2026

The Bunkers and Barcelona's Best Free Views

A Civil War anti aircraft battery above the city and the other viewpoints worth the climb: how to get up, when to go, and the rules after dark.

The Gothic facade of Barcelona Cathedral in the old city, Spain

Updated 18 October 2026

The Gothic Quarter and El Born on Foot

A walking route through the old city: the cathedral, Roman wall, hidden squares, Santa Maria del Mar, the Born market ruins and the crowded stretches.

The red brick Arc de Triomf between avenues of palm trees in Barcelona

Updated 16 October 2026

First Time in Barcelona: The Only Guide You Need

Planning your first trip to Barcelona? How to pick a neighborhood, when to go, what to book ahead, how to get around and how to skip rookie mistakes.

A red cabin of the Transbordador Aeri del Port cable car crossing high above Barcelona harbour with Montjuïc hill in the distance

Updated 15 October 2026

Barcelona's Cable Cars: Montjuïc Castle and the Port Crossing

Two cable car rides in Barcelona: the short hop up to Montjuïc Castle and the older aerial crossing over the harbour, what each shows and rough costs.

A narrow street in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona with balconies and shutters

Updated 15 October 2026

Barcelona Neighborhoods: Where to Stay and Explore

A guide to Barcelona neighborhood by neighborhood: the Gothic Quarter, El Born, the Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta and more, and which one suits your trip.