Near Barcelona

There's so much to see and do in Barcelona, but it can also be your base camp to discover the rest of Catalonia. Just a short distance away you can visit the monumental city of Girona, have a surrealist experience with Dalí in Figueres, soak up the Mediterranean in Sitges and the Costa Daurada… There are so many surprises waiting for you!

Map of points of interest in Catalonia
Scroll over the map and discover how close to you are a lot of fascinating destinations. Where would you head to?

Barcelona
Girona
Lleida
Tarragona
Andorra
Barcelona Hotels
Families, couples, globetrotters and businesspeople… You'll feel right at home at any of Barcelona's 300 hotels, whatever your budget or the reason for your visit.
Where to shop
You'll find the magic of shopping as you experience the city. Discover a thrilling form of sightseeing: walking from shop to shop.
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This winter in Barcelona

In winter, Barcelona reveals its cultural activities and invites you to take a stroll, discover its shops and gastronomy. Here are some suggestions:

Take a stroll through the parks, discover new exhibitions, go to a concert or take a short trip out of town.

Barcelona welcomes you to...
  • Mitja Marató Barcelona. 26 February 2012
    The 22nd Half Marathon covers an urban circuit of 21,097 km, is the first big race of 2012.
  • Mobile World Congress. 27 February – 1 March 2012
    The most innovative industry-leading event in global mobile communications.
  • Alimentaria. 26-29 March 2012
    The most important International Food and Beverages Exhibition in Spain and one of the world’s leading events of this type.
  • SITC. 20-22 April 2012
    The biggest range of travel options, services and ideas for your free time.