Best Outdoor Activities in Barcelona

"Barcelona Zoo is the last bastion of nature in the heart of the city. It is also a meeting point for people of different ages, visited by countless children whose desire to be explorers is made that little more possible on a visit to the zoo. For roughly 130 years the zoo has brought this living spectacle to life by recreating habitats from all over the world together with their corresponding wildlife."

"Open every day and located at the entrance of the zoo, the Palmeral is a facility consisting of a set of thirteen aviaries in which a large number of psittaciform species live from all over the world, recreating their different ecosystems. Come and admire their colorful feathers, that remind visitors of the old African settlements seen in films."

"The most famous beach in Barcelona, Barceloneta, is located in the fishing quarter. The promenade offers an array of seafood and tapas restaurants that make the most of the fresh produce here. Barceloneta Beach is the setting of a fight between Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon in Miguel de Cervantes book, Don Quixote."

"While it used to be the beach section between the beach of Sant Miquel and the Olympic Marina, this part of the coastline is now divided in two stretches. And as a result, the Barceloneta beach goes now only between Sant Miquel and the Gar or Ginebra breakwater. COSTA BRAVA AND GIRONA TOUR"

"This weekend is the perfect time to take a cool and refreshing dip in the cerulean waters of Barceloneta Beach."

"Day 1: Barcelona – La Rambla, Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta Arrive in Barcelona and check into your hotel. We stayed at theYurbban Trafalgarand loved it. It was the perfection location, had an amazing rooftop view, and they provide you with a free portable wifi device which is always handy."

"Even though Playa de la Bassa Rodona is considered one of the most popular gay beaches of Sitges; overall, all kinds of crowd are welcome!. And especially during these past years, the beach has been attracting more different kinds of people. Bassa Rodona beach is home to the only sailing school around, located near the Club de Mar, which offers courses all year round."

"Platja de la Bassa Rodona is one of the most popular gay beaches in Sitges. It is a relatively narrow band of sand, with a width of 18 meter, hence is generally crowded. The beer and cocktail bar at the beach serves drinks all the time."

"It is recognised as a gay beach which can get very busy, Can get overun by annoying drink sellers but not always.."

"Just a 15-minute walk from the towering church lies Platja dels Balmins, a beach that is further divided into three coves. This beach is one of the most visited and even has a small restaurant where people can enjoy a meal by the shore. Platja dels Balmins is comparable to some Barcelona nudist beaches, as you will usually find naturists baring it all here."

"Platja dels Balmins is one of the three beaches that are located at the east of the Sitges Church. The beach is nudist to a great extent and gives a scenic view as it is nestled in mountains rather than buildings. Its secluded location makes it an ideal spot for sun bathers and swimmers."

"Restaurants L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. Only a few metres up the road from Rosses i Torrades there are two more recent arrivals, both obligatory stops. For starters, there’s Brewdog, the first Scottish pub in Spain, offering 20 draught beers (a mix of their own brews and guest beers), including their award-winning Punk IPA."

"Readers of this blog will know that I end up in a BrewDog bar pretty much everywhere I go. While there are plenty of other local beer options in Barcelona, there’s also a BrewDog in Eixample, so I had to stop in. As far as BrewDog bars go, this was one of the larger spaces I’ve been in."

"If you are a BrewDog fan you’ll be glad to know they recently opened their first pub in Spain with their beers on tap (as well as bottled) and some guest beers, too."

"The gourmet area of Cervesa Moritz, in what used to be the old factory, is a non-stop food and drink extravaganza. In the brewery area, which has the longest bar in the city, you can try unpasteurised beer from a beer tap connected directly to a barrel in a microbrewery. You can also choose from a long menu of tapas from around the world."

"La Fábrica Moritz is one of Europes biggest microbreweries located in the old Moritz brewery on Ronda Sant Antoni 41 in the Eixample district of Barcelona. La Fabria Moritz is has a micro-brewery that supp ...Read More... Tagsmicrobrewery, craft beer, artisan beer, wine bar, eixample area"

"If you need a healthy and quick meal and you prefer the vegetarian and vegan food, do not miss this little culinary heaven. The prices are very reasonable and …"

"This restaurant is decorated like a French bistro, only next to the Mediterranean Sea and tapas in stead of croisants. The french chef of the restaurant is a master in combines the great flavours from France and Spain to create a menu that will take you back to L’angle d’Adriana every time. The service is amazing and most of the times you’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine and some appetizers."

"Plaza Industria 5, 08870 Sitges SpainFrench, Mediterranean, EuropeanLunch, Dinner, Late NightReservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service+34 938 94 99 13http://www.facebook.com/lAngledAdriana"

"If you have a sweet tooth, Pastisseria Santa Clara is the right place for you. Apart from normal bread, they sell sweet pastries, delicious cakes, and sweets. We highly recommend trying out Tartaletes de Coco, Selva Negra, and Ulleres Pasta de Full."

"Up in the hills of Barcelona, the pristine neighborhood of Sarrià boasts some of the most classic family-owned businesses in the city. One of these is Foix de Sarrià, one of the best pastry shops in Barcelona opened in 1886. Notably, one of the most solicited sweets here would be the turrón de crema, this is a delicious nougat made with almonds, eggs, creme, cinnamon, and lemon, typical during Christmas time."

"La Pastisseria is one of the most famous pastry shops in the world and its fame is not at all undeserved. Just upon entering your pupils dilate, because their sweets seem more like small works of art than something edible. When you take the first bite you discover that no matter how sad it is to end that preciousness, the flavours are irresistible."

"He’s still in his twenties, but Josep Maria Rodriguez has already won the title of ‘World Pastry Champion’. His creations are simply stunning: high-quality ingredients in surprising new shapes, so beautiful you won’t want to break them with your spoon. His shop also sells his book, Sweetology."

"This stylish pastisseria looks more like a designer jewelry store than a bakery. Rows of world-class cakes and pastries gleam temptingly in...Read More"