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Barcelona
The colourful Ferris Wheel in Tibidabo Amusement Park

A local’s guide to visiting Tibidabo in Barcelona

Vermouth T-shirt from the Catalan brand Iaios

10 souvenirs from Barcelona that don’t suck and are truly local

A diver surrounded by fish in the Costa Brava

Thrilling dive spots for scuba diving in and around Barcelona

A restaurant terrace in Tarragona

15 authentic day trips from Barcelona: Explore the beauty of Catalonia like a local

Magic Nights in Casa Batlló

22 unusual and cool things to do in Barcelona

A person practising stand up paddle in front of the Hotel W

Five atypical and unique ways to explore Barcelona

Colourful glass in a window of the Palau de la Música

A guide to Barcelona’s most impressive monuments and buildings

The Arc de Triomf

Make the most of your trip to Barcelona: A complete two-day itinerary

Barcelona districts

A guide to the various districts in Barcelona

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