Barcelona is still the number one destination in Spain, no matter how trendy lesser-known spots like Galicia or the Basque Country get. It seems the average doesn’t really care that La Rambla is more crowded than ever, prices are at an all-time high, or even that they’re not even welcome. We won’t judge them. Barcelona …
Summer is almost here, and we know exactly what everyone is thinking: it is time to pack a bag, cash in those PTO days, and chase the sun. But before you lock in your flights for the big trip, we need to have a serious chat about where the crowds are heading. Summer 2026 is …
Every year, tens of millions of tourists flock to Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s autonomous Catalonia region (much to the dismay of the crowd-wary locals). Be it to marvel at the plethora of Gaudí-designed monuments, or catch a tan at the golden-sanded La Barceloneta Beach, tourists could never get enough of Barcelona, but as of …
Home to world-renowned landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, not to mention its privileged seaside location right on the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the number one destination in Spain. Despite its undeniable charm, it’s no secret Barcelona is fighting a not-so-silent battle right now: tourism levels are out of control, so …
When it comes to summers in Europe, Barcelona seems to be the number one destination on everyone’s mind. Despite the rising anti-foreigner sentiment and the surging crowds, tourists continue flocking to the Spanish city year after year. Between strolling the charming Gothic Quarter, as you slowly make your way to La Sagrada Familia, and lounging …
Every great vacation starts with searching for that perfect destination – and that’s exactly what hundreds of millions of people are doing around the world as we speak! And what better way to find that next place worth visiting than to scroll through TikTok, a platform that’s filled to the brim with dreamy landscapes and …
The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn’t. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates, the Catalonian hub no longer feels like the welcoming city it once was. …
Spain has never been more popular and locals are up in arms across the country wanting to have their beloved country back. Overtourism has been a real concern, especially in such places as Barcelona, but that’s not stopping travelers from visiting this world-renowned city, or country for that matter. Whether it be Spain’s stunning islands, …
It’s been well-documented some Barcelonians are giving the cold shoulder to tourists at this point, but Spain is just too good to pass up! Like many awesome destinations across the globe, crowds can be a nuisance, but many in Barcelona act like they’re in an exclusive club. The reality is they know the allure of …
Barcelona is the most popular tourist destination in Spain, with millions of tourists flocking to its sun-kissed shores for glimpses of Sagrada Família and other Gaudí masterpieces, casual visits to tapa bars, and some relaxation, but there’s one major downside: They’re no longer as welcome as they used to be four or five years ago. …
If you’re planning to visit Spain this summer, or perhaps you want to see as much of Europe as possible in one trip, then you may be wondering if Barcelona is still worth visiting. Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain as well as the most famous. But Barcelona has also been …
Like The Jeffersons, Spain is ‘movin’ on up’ in 2024. It was recently announced that the mega-popular country had overtaken the United States. No, not like that. We still get to hear two octogenarians duke it out at the podium this month in the all-too-talked-about bid for the White House. Oh, joy! Point being Spain …