Best Relaxing Things to Do in Barcelona

10 Relaxing Things to Do in Barcelona

The Best Places in Barcelona to Chill Out

Sunny days on Barcelona’s city beaches, harbour cruises, Arabian spas and picnics in Ciutadella Park – you’re spoilt for choice with relaxing things to do in Barcelona. Book a Barcelona hotel and unwind in this magical Spanish city.

Beaches in Barcelona

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias


Relax on Barcelona’s 4.5km of sandy shores, from Sant Sebastià by the city to the easterly Nova Mar Bella beach. Midway lies the more tranquil Bogatell Beach where watersports fans, in-line skaters and sunseekers happily share the shoreline. Come early evening, when beachside chiringuito bars are the spot for sunset cocktails and seaview dinners. Leia mais

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Barcelona beaches

Parc Güell in Barcelona

Ideal para: História, Foto


Above Barcelona’s northern Gràcia neighborhood is the Antoni Gaudí-designed Parc Güell, a relaxing Barcelona spot and home to several quirky Gaudí designs. Take in the views from the mosaic-tiled serpentine bench or join in an impromptu yoga class. Beneath the palm trees is an alfresco café, perfect for an afternoon coffee. Leia mais


Localização: Parc Güell, Carrer d’Olot, 1-13, Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain

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Relax in Parc Güell

Parc Güell, Carrer d’Olot, 1-13, Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain

Plaça Reial in Barcelona

Ideal para: Alimentação, Vida noturna


Bag an alfresco spot in one of Barcelona’s most popular squares, Plaça Reial, lined with palm trees and Gaudí-designed lanterns. Sip café con leche, cocktails and fine wines on the Taxidermista bar-restaurant terrace, which also serves seasonal tapas dishes. Leia mais


Localização: Plaça Reial 8, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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People-watching in Plaça Reial

Plaça Reial 8, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Ciutadella Park in Barcelona

Ideal para: Famílias, Grupos


Pack a picnic and head to Ciutadella Park, between the old town and the Olympic port. Soak up the Barcelona sunshine from the grassy verges, explore the exotic gardens or rent a boat on the lake, bobbing past the majestic arch with its waterfall and fountain. Leia mais


Localização: Ciutadella Park, Av. del Marquès de l’Argentera, Barcelona, Spain

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Picnicking in Ciutadella Park

Ciutadella Park, Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, Barcelona, Spain

5. Harbour cruises

Harbour cruises in Barcelona

Ideal para: Casais


Enjoy spectacular city views on a relaxing Barcelona harbour cruise. Choose from coastal cruises, sunset excursions and themed trips like jazz cruises. Boat company Las Golondrinas offers short cruises that sail inside Barcelona’s port while seafaring catamarans explore the open sea towards Port Forum.


Localização: Las Golondrinas, Plaça Portal de la Pau, (Columbus Monument), Spain

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Harbour cruises

Las Golondrinas, Plaça Portal de la Pau, (Columbus Monument), Spain

6. Barcelona Botanical Gardens

Barcelona Botanical Gardens

Ideal para: Famílias


Located on Montjuïc hill, south-west of the centre, are the peaceful Botanical Gardens. Admire the exotic plants and explore the garden’s microclimates, making the most of the tranquillity before heading back to your Barcelona hotel.


Localização: Jardí Botànic de Barcelona, Carrer del Doctor Font i Quer 2, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona Botanical Gardens

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona, Carrer del Doctor Font i Quer 2, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

7. Collserola Park

 Collserola Park in Barcelona

Ideal para: Famílias, Aventura, Grupos


Behind Barcelona’s northern Tibidabo hill is the lush green Collserola Nature Park. Leisurely bike rides and walks along tree-lined paths take you past woodland and diverse ecosystems. Sunset views with Barcelona illuminated below are particularly memorable.


Localização: Carretera de l’Esglèsia, 92, Above Ronda de Dalt, Barcelona, Spain

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Collserola Park

Carretera de l'Esglèsia, 92, Above Ronda de Dalt, Barcelona, Spain

Parc de Montjuïc in Barcelona

Ideal para: História, Foto


Take the Funicular de Montjuïc railway towards Montjuïc Park and castle, south-west of the centre. Get lost among the park’s gardens and grounds and enjoy bird’s-eye Barcelona views. For coastal views, take the Telefèric cable car, which connects Montjuïc with Barcelona’s beaches. If you’d like to have similar views from your hotel room, then choose between the options available in the Sants-Montjuic neighbourhood. Leia mais


Localização: Montjuïc, Carretera de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

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Montjuïc Park

Montjuïc, Carretera de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

9. Shoko Barcelona

Shoko Barcelona

Ideal para: Alimentação


Fine Asian-Mediterranean cuisine and beach chill-out meet on the seaview terrace of fusion eatery club Shoko Barcelona. Tuck into tempura or chocolate brownies in a faux bamboo forest interior and watch Oriental dance and martial arts displays.

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Shoko Barcelona

10. Aire de Barcelona

Aire de Barcelona

At Aire de Barcelona spa in the old town, enjoy the therapeutic waters of its restored ancient Arab baths which include a hot caldarium and refreshingly cold frigidarium. Unwind in the hamman steam baths and salt baths or book a massage on hot marble slabs.


Localização: Aire de Barcelona, Paseo Picasso 22, 08003 Barcelona

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Aire de Barcelona

Aire de Barcelona, Paseo Picasso 22, 08003 Barcelona

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