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The 7 best free activities in summer in Barcelona

2 starfish on the sand with the water lapping next to them

Who said summer in the city is a bad idea? It’s amazing to visit or live in Barcelona in summer. Imagine the middle of summer, like today, and enjoy this beautiful city with almost half of its inhabitants.
Most locals take the month of August to go to the beach or the mountains for a well-deserved vacation, but there is another minority who stay in the city and enjoy it all that the summer has to offer.
There are options every day, thousands of activities to do until the the end of the night.

Here, I leave you some ideas so that the hottest month of the year is the best one that you can spend in one of the most visited cities in the world.

Ciutadella Park: Picnicking, walking, biking, relaxing on the grass or just hanging out with friends is one of the most popular options when the heat hits the asphalt. There’s plenty of shady trees to sit under too, and not forgetting some free WIFI points.

Free museums: Many museums in the city give free access on the first Sunday of each month, which will allow you to access it for free and see the exhibitions, some temporary residents and others. Here is a list of museums open on Sundays. Ajuntament.barcelona.cat

Beaches: We are lucky to live in a city with a beach, so enjoying these spaces near the Mediterranean is priceless. During the summer season, the beaches are filled with tourists and residents who do not miss the opportunity to swim or relax in the sand.

Getting to the markets: In a hurry or not, strolling the markets of Barcelona is a luxury when it comes to seeing vintage clothes, these little figures of your childhood that will surely bring you many memories.

Beach Volleyball: If you have a group of friends, practicing this sport on the beach is a great option to be in shape, enjoy the outdoors and especially strive to compete with other groups that meet every day to play .

Local festivities andfestivals: Barcelona is full of festivities throughout the summer period. Many parts of the city celebrate their holidays with the arrival of good weather. It means popular festivals, street music, free workshops for all ages and various themes.
Among the most remarkable of the month are Santa Maria de Vallvidrera, Gracia, Sants and Poble Sec.

Music in the parks: Barcelona loves art and music and there are thousands of alternative plans, and this time the green spaces of the city offer music and free concerts. There is the Ciutadella Park, the North Station, and many more that you can find in this link www.barcelona.cat/es/que-hacer-en-bcn

You will never be bored. We recommend that you combine one of these free activities with our Free Walking Tour of the Old Town. A visit where you can enjoy and get the low down on Barcelona famous neighborhood – El Gotic.. If you want more information, do not hesitate to click here and you will get all the answers to your questions. Free walking tour

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