Things to do in Barcelona for couples

At Fundació Joan Miró architecture and art converge in the same space to reveal the work of the Barcelona-born artist.

Saint John’s Eve (Revetlla de Sant Joan, in Catalan) is the most magical night of the year. It is also the shortest and marks the beginning of summer. Barcelona residents celebrate the evening and night of 23 June by lighting traditional bonfires, taking nocturnal swims and eating typical pastries called coques de Sant Joan.

Les Fonts del Llobregat are one of the most impressive natural phenomena in the Catalan Pyrenees, just 150 kilometres from Barcelona.

Barcelona’s link with music is no secret. That’s why, every year, some of Europe’s most important festivals of all musical styles are held here.

Collserola is Barcelona’s green lung, a mountain range that shelters the city to the west and boasts some of its finest panoramic views.

If you’re planning a romantic break in Barcelona with your partner, here are some irresistible ideas to enjoy with your other half.

The best place to gain an insight into the character of Antoni Gaudí is at his own home, which provides information about his life and displays furniture designed by the architect himself.

The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) hosts a large collection of works from the second half of the twentieth century in its avant-garde building.

Beautiful beaches, a picturesque village, dozens of bars, museums and a great cultural scene. Sitges has all the ingredients to make it the perfect escape from Barcelona.

The Costa Brava is an idyllic area of fishing villages and turquoise waters but is also buzzing with life and full of fun. What will you get up to?