For football (soccer) fans, Camp Nou is one of those places that has to be on the itinerary…read more Although the stadium is currently undergoing a major renovation, it's still exciting to visit and see the home of FC Barcelona. The surrounding area has a special atmosphere, and it's easy to appreciate the legacy of one of the world's most successful football clubs. We loved browsing the official club store, where you'll find everything from jerseys and training gear to souvenirs and collectibles. We bought hats, jerseys and keychains to bring home. If you're planning a visit while the renovation is ongoing, it's worth checking in advance which parts of the stadium or museum are open. Even without a match, it's a memorable stop for football fans and a great way to experience an important part of Barcelona's sporting culture.

Phenomenal experience watching El Clasico game right in Barcelona. What a game and what a magical…read moreending winning the league with a 2-0 victory! Now the stadium is still in progress, there is work being done 24/7 to finish it 100% by 2028. The top level seating is still not complete so reason to come visit again soon. All the amenities are here especially for luxury boxes, and every seat in this stadium has an amazing view of the pitch which is what you want when watching games. Arrive a bit early as navigating through the sections takes a while. Also keep in mind no alcoholic beverages are served at games in all of Spain, but there are plenty of places nearby the stadium to pregame before the match.

Loved being in this historic arena. It was a nice surprise to find we could walk around and view…read morethe whole area without a big crowd. There are areas throughout the arena with pictures and historical information listed. So glad we visited!

Located in Montjuic, this stadium is most famous for being used for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Aside…read morefrom that, it has mostly been used for soccer matches in recent years. I am not a soccer fan myself but thought it was impressive enough to stop by and take a look at it. The interior is extremely wide and is definitely an impressive sight to behold.

After visiting the botanic gardens, we headed over to the Olympic stadium since we didn't plan and…read moremissed the MNAC's hours. Why are art museums only open until 2:30 pm on Sundays?! I don't know either. We walked to the stadium took some photos and headed to the museum. It was grand and majestic. Since I don't have ties to the city, I'll just say it was just ok.

This is a nice Olympic site although I think when it took place, it must have been quite chaotic in…read moreterms of traffic and commute because subway doesn't come here directly, You would need to transfer to a bus or drive up the hill. Nonetheless, the view was great and it is free to visit. You can see the stadium is not used too frequently unfortunately. Given the economy, they should probably do something with it!

I visited Palau Sant Jordi, a multi-purpose indoor arena situated within the Anella Olímpica…read morecomplex in Barcelona. Designed by the architect Arata Isozaki and opened in 1990, this venue is well worth a visit. The surrounding area features attractive outdoor spaces that are perfect for picnicking while enjoying stunning views.

Palau Sant Jordi is an indoor sporting arena and multi-purpose installation that is part of the…read moreOlympic Ring complex located in Barcelona. Be sure to walk around the area and visit other buildings where Olympic was held. Located near the National Art museum. It was sunny day when I visited, I enjoyed short stroll around here.

There is a shopping mall, and a movie theatre inside this arena…read more A great place to shop for picnic snacks before you walk to Montjuic to see the magic fountain. It was built for bullfighting, but Catalonians in Barcelona do not watch this sport. So this arena was turned into a shopping center complex complete with a viewing deck on the roof, but there is a fee, so we didn't bother going up there. There's a variety of restaurants inside and a grocery store. If you like orange juice, there's a machine in the basement that lets you juice your own fresh bottled orange juice!

Our first 2026 Semi-Finals ATP 500, Tennis Open Banc Sebadell in Barcelona. Coincidently lined up…read morein our trip right after we landed and checked in the hotel, changed and walked over at the lovely Tennis Court, what a way to ease in your jet lagged & kept busy though we barely made it to the end of the game, thanks to my ice coffee It's definitely not Indian Wells, there were only 2 courts we saw, one for Semi Final Singles & the other for Doubles clay courts. Watching it from the TV and being there live is so surreal, imho. It wasn't cheap as we thought Alcaraz was gonna be in the Semi's & unfortunately he withdrew after we got our Tix so Tickets went down significantly. However, it was more an experience for us and make sure to wear a lot of Sunscreen, bring your big hat & sunglasses