Updated 22 October 2026
Cycling in Barcelona: Lanes, Hire and the Bicing Trap
Why the city bike share is closed to visitors, where to hire instead, which routes work, the rules that carry fines, and the best mountain road view.
Practical & tips
All our Practical & tips guides for Barcelona, in one place.
18 guides: Practical & tips
Updated 19 October 2026
Barcelona on a Budget: Costs and Money Tips
What a trip to Barcelona really costs, from hotels and food to sights and transport, plus honest ways to save without missing the good stuff.
Updated 19 October 2026
One Day in Barcelona from a Cruise Ship: Terminals, Transfers and the New Passenger Tax
How a cruise day in Barcelona works: which terminal you dock at, getting from Moll Adossat into the city, the new passenger surcharge and a walkable plan.
Updated 18 October 2026
Pickpockets in Barcelona: Where, How, and What Actually Stops Them
Barcelona has little violent crime but a serious street theft problem: the specific places and methods, the distraction routines and the habits that help.
Updated 18 October 2026
Travel Insurance for Barcelona and Spain
Do you need travel insurance for Barcelona? What private medical care costs in Spain, how theft claims work in a pickpocketing hotspot, and what to check.
Updated 18 October 2026
Barcelona's Tourist Taxes in 2026: What You Pay Per Night, and Why It Went Up
Barcelona charges two separate tourist taxes, a Catalan regional levy plus a city surcharge. What appears on your bill, who is exempt, and how many nights.
Updated 16 October 2026
Emergency Numbers in Barcelona: The Guide You Hopefully Never Need
Every number and address that matters if something goes wrong in Barcelona: 112, police, hospitals, 24-hour pharmacies, reporting theft and your embassy.
Updated 16 October 2026
Getting Around Barcelona: Metro, Tickets and the Airport
How to get around Barcelona without overpaying: which transit ticket to buy, how the metro works, getting in from the airport, and when to just walk.
Updated 16 October 2026
Barcelona and Spain Visa and Entry Guide
Do you need a visa for Barcelona? Schengen rules by nationality, the 90/180 day count, the EES border system and where ETIAS stands today.
Updated 16 October 2026
Park Guell: Which Part Actually Needs a Ticket
The park confuses visitors because only the monumental core is ticketed: what is free, what the ticket buys, why timed entry matters and the steep walk up.
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.
Updated 12 October 2026
Barcelona Museums: When They Are Free
The city runs free museum hours on Sunday afternoons, first Sundays and certain evenings. How the pattern works, which museums count, and the catch.
Updated 16 August 2026
Kosher Barcelona: Eating Well and Finding the Community
Barcelona is one of the easier European cities for keeping kosher, with an active community, real kosher infrastructure and a medieval Jewish quarter.
Updated 16 August 2026
Shabbat in Barcelona: Where to Stay, Pray and Walk
A city built for walking, an active community and a Chabad house used to visitors. How to plan a Shabbat here, starting with which neighbourhood.
Updated 29 July 2026
Sagrada Familia Towers: Are They Worth the Extra?
The tower add-on divides opinion: the Nativity side versus the Passion side, the descent nobody warns you about, and who should skip it entirely.
Updated 8 July 2026
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to the City: Every Option Compared
Aerobus, R2 Nord train, Metro L9 Sud or a taxi? Every way from Barcelona El Prat airport to the city center compared on price, speed and luggage.
Updated 22 May 2026
Barcelona Weather by Month: When to Go and What to Expect
Barcelona weather month by month: temperatures, rain, sea warmth, crowds and festivals, plus the best time to visit for beaches, sightseeing or budget.
Updated 7 April 2026
Barcelona with Children: What Actually Works
A city of late dinners and timed tickets is easier with children than it looks: which sights survive contact with a five year old, and which do not.