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Northern Spain with LP Journeys, March 2026
Day 1: Barcelona
Scenes around Sagrada Familia

May 19, 20266 min read

A long weekend in Barcelona

Facade of Gaudi's Casa Batllo, Barcelona.

May 1, 202612 min read

Guide to navigating overtourism in Barcelona

Barceloneta Beach. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Mar 7, 20266 min read

The 5 best beaches in Barcelona

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Erik Pronske/500px

Feb 27, 202612 min read

15 of the best free things to do in Barcelona

La Rambla, Barcelona. Xavier Arnau Serrat/Getty Images

Feb 26, 20266 min read

When to visit Barcelona, Spain

View of the lifeguard tower on Barceloneta beach on a sunny day in Barcelona, Spain.

Feb 25, 20268 min read

How to get around in Barcelona

La Sagrada Família has a completion date © Getty Images

Feb 24, 20269 min read

Guide to La Sagrada Família, Barcelona's Gaudí masterpiece

City views from a rooftop bar in Barcelona. Artur Debat/Getty Images

Feb 16, 202612 min read

21 of the best things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 202611 min read

Barcelona's best neighborhoods

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Barcelona skyline at sunrise, Catalonia, Spain

Feb 7, 20266 min read

10 things to know before traveling to Barcelona

Locals shop in Mercat de Santa Caterina market in the La Rambla area of Barcelona, Spain.

Jan 30, 202610 min read

Discover the best markets to visit in Barcelona

Cascada Monumental fountain in Ciutadella park in Barcelona, Spain

Jan 22, 20267 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Barcelona on a budget

Palau de la Música Catalana. emre turan/Getty Images

Jan 22, 20269 min read

An essential guide to Barcelona's most beautiful architecture

View of a yellow cable car arriving at the station in Montserrat near Barcelona, Spain.

Jan 22, 20266 min read

The top 5 car-free day trips from Barcelona

Jan 8, 20265 min read

Top food experiences in Barcelona, Spain

In Tossa de Mar and other beach towns near Barcelona, the Mediterranean beckons. reuerendo / Shutterstock

Dec 18, 20255 min read

5 fabulous beaches an easy train ride from Barcelona

A journey aboard a Renfe train from the Atocha Station in Madrid is your first step on a flight-free Spanish adventure.

Nov 8, 20256 min read

Taking the high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona

Experience the Christmas traditions that are unique to Barcelona. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Oct 14, 20255 min read

Christmas in Barcelona: 5 things visitors should know

Barcelona or Madrid? Left, Getty Images. Right, stoyanh/Shutterstock

Jul 19, 20259 min read

Barcelona vs Madrid: Which Spanish city should you visit?

Mercat de la Boqueria is one of Barcelona’s busiest markets and a popular draw for visitors. Only_NewPhoto/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 20258 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Barcelona's Mercat de la Boqueria

Your guide to Barcelona's best independent shops. Shutterstock

Oct 6, 20244 min read

Barcelona in 5 shops: vintage clothes, local food and more

Barcelona's El Born neighborhood is a great area to base yourself in © Getty Images

May 21, 20249 min read

The ultimate (long) weekend in Barcelona

La Sagrada Família has a completion date © Getty Images

Mar 26, 20243 min read

Barcelona's La Sagrada Família set to be completed in 2026 - 144 years after construction began

Barcelona is an extremely child friendly city – here are our picks for the whole family © Central IT Alliance / Getty Images

Oct 27, 20235 min read

Barcelona with kids: the best parks, markets and galleries for children

Cruise ships will now call at a port some 30 minutes from Barcelona’s city center © Miguel Zagran / Shutterstock

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Cruise control: Barcelona brings in new restrictions on passenger liners

Barcelona is a city that caters to all budgets - if you know where to look © Shutterstock

Sep 19, 20238 min read

What I spent on a weekend of dining and vintage shopping in Barcelona

For many people, solo dining is a real treat - but has Barcelona banned the tradition? © Getty Images

Aug 14, 20233 min read

Table for (no) one: Are Barcelona restaurants banning solo diners?

Casa Vicens in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood offers the riot of colors, nature-inspired forms and eclectic inspiration that typify the work of Antoni Gaudí © EQRoy / Shutterstock

Apr 28, 20236 min read

Like La Sagrada Família? Here's why you'll love the Gaudí masterpiece Casa Vicens

Various tapas served in a tapas bar, directly above view

Jul 6, 20227 min read

I just got back from Barcelona... here's what I think you should know

View of the city from Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain
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Jul 30, 20217 min read

Best parks and gardens in Barcelona

Jun 21, 20212 min read

Seize a rare chance to stay in this Gaudí masterpiece in Barcelona

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 2: Las Ramblas on May 2, 2014 in Barcelona.Thousands of people walk daily by this popular pedestrian street.
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Nov 18, 20202 min read

The simple way Barcelona is making the city more pedestrian-friendly

People at Quimet i Quimet tapas bar in Poble Sec ©Michael Heffernan/Lonely Planet

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Barcelona adds struggling bodegas to its list of cultural heritage sites

Jun 23, 20202 min read

Barcelona's legendary Liceu theater reopens with a concert for house plants

A picture of the apartment's spacious and light living room

Jun 5, 20202 min read

Love Killing Eve? Rent Villanelle's Barcelona apartment on Airbnb

Overview of Barcelona illuminated at dusk

May 8, 20200 min read

WATCH: Music teacher gives uplifting concerts during lockdown

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Jan 9, 20202 min read

Barcelona is banning older vehicles from entering Europe’s largest low emissions zone

Looking over the skyline of Poblenou, with modern skyscrapers in the background and the blue Mediterranean beyond.

Sep 16, 20194 min read

Why Poblenou is Barcelona's coolest neighbourhood

Colourful giants parading through La Rambla during La Mercè festival. mstepanphotographer / Shutterstock

Sep 10, 20194 min read

La Mercè: my guide to Barcelona's biggest festival

Take your teens to Bunkers del Carmel, a popular spot with Instagrammers looking for the perfect Barcelona panorama. Borut Tridina / Getty Images

Jul 28, 20195 min read

Free things to do in Barcelona that kids will love

Take your teens to Bunkers del Carmel, a popular spot with Instagrammers looking for the perfect Barcelona panorama. Borut Tridina / Getty Images

Jul 19, 20196 min read

The best Barcelona barrios for escaping the crowds

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