1. Count the geese in the Cathedral's cloister, and find out the importance of that number. Hint: click here to learn more

2. Have a hot chocolate (locally referred to as "suizo") with churros in a "granja" on Petrixol street

3. Find the 4 columns still standing from the Roman Temple of Augustus and then check out the excavated Roman streets beneath the Plaça del Rei at the MUHBA (Museum of Urban History of Barcelona)

4. Check out The Kiss of Freedom mural, which is made up of 6000 photos and commemorates Barcelona's fall during The War of Spanish Succession.

5. Cheer on the Castellers (Catalan human towers) during a festival.

6. Watch the Sardana dancers in front of the cathedral on a Saturday or Sunday.

7. Take a photo of the rose window (the largest one in Catalonia!) from inside the Iglesia de Santa Maria del Pi.

8. Taste Barcelona's amazing tapas: patatas bravas, pan con tomate, pulpo, tortilla de patata, and more.

9. People watch from the fountain in the picturesque Plaça Reial.

10. Have a coffee in Els Quatre Gats, Picasso's old hangout.

 11. Find out what caused the damage to the walls in Plaça Felip Neri and find the ancient synagogue that forms part of Barcelona's Jewish Quarter.

12. Stroll down La Rambla and get your photo taken with one of the street performers (don’t forget to tip them!).

13. Celebrate an FC Barcelona win at the canaletes fountain. Legend has it that if you drink from the fountain you will return to Barcelona someday.

14. Get some food goodies at La Boqueria market - you can find everything from smoothies to fruit to jamón to gifts to bring home.

15. Take in the view from the bar on top of the Barceló hotel on Rambla de Raval.

16. Browse the vintage shops on Riera Baixa.

17. Discover Gaudí in Palau Güell (not the same as Parc Güell!).

18. Dodge the skateboarders in front of the MACBA.

19. Have a coffee in the quiet garden café of the Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu.

20. See the Romanesque cloister of the Sant Pau del Camp Monastery, the oldest church in Barcelona.

21. Have a drink amongst the dusty bottles in Bar Marsella on C/ Sant Pau for a trip back in time (it was a favorite spot for Picasso and Hemingway!).

22. Walk down Rambla del Raval and pet the Gato de Botero.

23. Catch a temporary exhibit at the CCCB, the Contemporary Cultural Center of Barcelona.

24. Visit the Museu Marítim to see where some of the first boats to reach America were built.

25. Walk along the beach north of Port Olímpic, the Platja de la Nova Icària.

26. Rollerblade, skateboard, or watch others trying to do so in El Forum. 

27. Ride the Teleférico del Puerto de Barcelona (cable car) to see Barcelona and the Mediterranean sea from above.

28. Stroll down the "Rompeolas" (Nou Passeig de l'Escullera) for beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.

29. Eat a fideuá or a paella in the Barceloneta.

30. Enjoy the Barceloneta beach.

31. Visit Refugi 307 bomb shelter to learn more about the Spanish civil war.

32. Have a tapa and a glass of wine at Quimet Quimet, one of the most famous and historic tapas restaurants in the city.

33. Count up your toothpicks while trying pintxos (tapas from the Basque Country) on Blai Street.

34. Attend a concert or tour in the Palau de la Música Catalana. 

35. See Picasso's early works in the Museo Picasso. 

36. Visit the old mansions on C/ Montcada (now museums).

37. Check out the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar – the perfect place to start reading Cathedral of the Sea.

38. Buy some freshly roasted nuts in Casa Gispert, whose wood oven has been operating since 1851.

39. Have a picnic  in front of the fountain or rent a rowboat in the Parc de la Ciutadella.

40. Head to the MOCO Museum to be amazed by the modern, contemporary, and street art.

41. Get your groceries in the Mercat de Santa Caterina, a convent turned market. 

42. Step inside the Mercat del Born to learn about Catalonia’s defeat in the 1714 War of Succession (the fight for the Spanish throne).

43. Walk underneath the Arc de Triomf (bonus points if you find the map of the city on the sidewalk!).

44. Tour the Casa Batlló and head up to the rooftop.

45. Shop your way up and down Passeig de Gracia.

46. Check out the Gayxample, Barcelona's LGBTQ+ neighborhood. Bonus points if you check out the rooftop of the Axel Hotel, the world's first LGBTQ+ and "hetero-friendly" hotel!

47. Go up to the roof of the Casa Mila (La Pedrera). 

48. Have a drink or a coffee in the Plaça del Sol.

49. See the Torre Agbar light up at night or go during the day to visit the Mirador Torre Glories for 360 degree views of the whole city! 

50. Check out Casa Vicens, a Modernist building built in the 1880s and considered to be Gaudí's first major project.

51. Visit La Sagrada Família, a work in progress for over 100 years.

52. Marvel at the Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau on the UAB campus.

53. Sit on Gaudi's beautiful mosaic bench in Park Güell. 

54. Get lost in the maze within the Parque del Laberinto de Horta. 

55. Visit the Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes, a Gothic convent.

56. Put on your Barça jersey and check out a match at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou. 

57. Get some of the best views of the city from Tibidabo’s Parc d’Atraccions. 

58. Hike the trails of the Collserola Natural Park (the Carretera de les Aigües path).

59. Stop to smell the roses in Parc Cervantes. 

60. Try the original patatas bravas at Bar Tomás in Sarrià.

61. Catch the golden hour at the Bunkers del Carmel with friends.

62. Watch the Magic Fountain show, complete with lights, water, and music.

63. Explore the MNAC (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya), built for the 1929 International Exhibition.

64. Dive into the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc, the outdoor olympic pool overlooking the city.

65. Wander Poble Espanyol to get a glimpse of architecture across Spain's different regions.

66. Channel your inner Olympian at the Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport.

67. Visit the most complete collection of Miró’s work at the Fundació Joan Miró. 

68. Stroll through the Botanical Gardens and the Sculpture Garden.

69. Get great views of the sea from the Castell de Montjuïc. In the summer, attend an outdoor movie on the castle grounds.

70. Check out the Teatre Grec, an open air amphitheatre built for the 1929 International Fair. If you're in BCN in the summer, attend a show as part of the Festival Grec.

71. Spend the night visiting museums and dancing during Nit dels Museus in the summer.

72. See the firework and music show at the end of La Mercè festival in September.

73. Discuss national identity with a Catalan and learn about the roots of the Catalan independence movement.

74. Buy yourself or a loved one a rose and/or a book on Saint Jordi Day (April 23). 

75. Attend a castellers practice and join in on making the piña. 

76. Sip a vermut before lunch on a Sunday.

77. Make friends with someone named Jordi. 

78. Eat calçots and fall in love with Romesco sauce. 

79. Join in the Correfoc (fire run) - don't forget to wear long sleeves.

80. Try the Catalan foods listed in the Barcelona Student Guide.

81. Learn 10 phrases in Catalan. Bon dia, com estàs? 

82. Send a Barcelona postcard to friends and family.

83. Read a book or watch a movie/show in Spanish!

84. Engage with the communities that make up Barcelona's unique fusion of ethnicities, religions, and cultures by talking to a local from that community, trying their cuisine, or learning a word from their language. Learn about them here!

85. Dance in the street at one of the many neighborhood festivals.

86. Take a cooking class to perfect your Tortilla Española.

87. Visit the monastery and go hiking at Montserrat. 

88. Tour the Roman ruins in Tarragona. 

89. Stroll through Girona’s medieval core and learn about its Jewish history.

90. Have a surreal experience at Salvador Dalí’s Teatre-Museu in Figueres. 

91. Visit one of the beautiful Costa Brava villages like Tossa de Mar or Cadaqués. Do part of the Camino de Ronda cliffside trail linking the coastal towns. 

92. Take a hike in Montseny national park. 

93. Join the madness of Carnival in Sitges.

94. Go on a cava tour and taste the Spanish version of champagne at its source. 

95. Visit the Pyrenees for hiking, skiing or rafting.

96. Buy produce that's grown in Spain (think oranges, lemons, olives, grapes, tomatoes, etc.), and in-season! 

97. Go veggie! Try one of Barcelona's amazing vegetarian or vegan restaurants. Here are some of our favorites.

98. Do your shopping with a re-usable tote bag! 

99. Choose train travel over plane travel for one of your weekend trips. See here for our recommendations and here for more info on train travel from Spain.