U.S. News Insider Tip: While Barceloneta is a must-see with its lively bars and restaurants, it can get crowded, so if you're looking for a quieter alternative, wander 20 minutes up the coast to Playa ...

Where does a Barcelona local go when they want a good rice dish? Can Ros, of course. This seafood tavern has been perfecting tapas and refining its rice dishes for over a hundred years. The prices are ...

The city's seafront was ignored until 1992, when it underwent a massive transformation for the Olympics. Despite the initial resistance, it was wildly successful: the city now has seven kilometres of ...

Where else in Europe can you sizzle on the sand just metres from a cosmopolitan metropolis? Whether you're after a spot of beach volleyball, a secluded nudist zone, a lively stretch of beach bars or - ...

Even without its beaches, Barcelona would be one of Europe’s coolest destinations thanks to its groundbreaking food scene, unique architecture and legendary nightlife. But the cherry on the sundae is ...

BARCELONA sits on the north-east coast of Spain, and boasts 4.5km of Mediterranean coastline to enjoy. So how many beaches are there in Barcelona – and how long have they been there? Please provide a ...

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Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express anger at mass tourism and its impacts on Spain's most visited city. Bystanders dining in restaurants in the popular La ...