Taking the entire family on holiday is an expensive endeavor; with accommodation, car hire, shopping trips and entertainment you often miss out on some of the finer things in life, which are in fact free! If you are staying in Barcelona and don’t want to completely break the budget, try these fun free activities and attraction close to your villa in Spain.

Stroll the Passeig Maritime

This is a local Catalan pastime, especially during the weekends. It’s a popular place for cycling, roller-blading and walking. You can sit and watch the street musicians or browse the myriad souvenir stalls while admiring the glinting blue Mediterranean.

 

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Take in the sights of the Passeig de Gracia

This is one of the most popular streets in Barcelona and photographers love it, mainly because it is home to some of Gaudi’s best work – Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. It’s also a fabulous place to window shop at some of the high end luxury designer boutiques.

Check out the local flea markets

Mercat del Encants is a popular place in Barcelona where the locals will come to find the best deals on handmade arts and crafts and antique furnishings. There are over 500 retailers who sell everything you can imagine – spend a morning browsing and get some inspiration for yourself.

 

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Explore the Gothic Cathedral

We don’t mean the Sagrada Familia which is undoubtedly the best-known in the city. This time we suggest exploring the Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia. This striking cathedral was constructed in the 13th century in a traditional Gothic architectural style, plus it is free to enter!

Discover the multicultural neighbourhoods

Barcelona is home to a melting pot of cultures from the upmarket neighbourhood of Eixample to the wonderfully ethnic shops of El Raval. Discover the Nepalese and North African restaurants and the Chinese shops of El Raval before wandering into El Born district to visit the old Roman city ruins.

There is a variety of free attractions in Barcelona so long as you just know where to look. From free walking tours to museums and galleries, there is something for you to enjoy close to your own Barcelona accommodation.

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