Barcelona, Spain

In just a few years, the number of occupied properties offered for sale has grown sharply. A large proportion are located in Catalonia, where transactions are increasing.

Spain keeps popping up in blockbusters and binge‑worthy series, and half the time people don’t realise they’re looking at Bilbao, Madrid or Jerez rather than London, California or a distant galaxy.

US retail giant TJX Companies has set a date for its Spanish debut. Its European brand, TJ Maxx, will open its first store in Barcelona in spring 2026, kicking off an ambitious expansion across Spain. The store will occupy over 2,100 m² on a single floor in the Diagonal Mar shopping centre.

Social spaces have long served as a laboratory for architects, allowing them to experiment with forms, materials and principles, exploring new ways of living, models of coexistence and solutions addressing accessibility, equity and social cohesion.In cities like Barcelona, under intense urban develo

Barcelona being named European Capital of Christmas 2026 is a proper badge of honour.

For over a century, its silhouette has defined Barcelona's skyline, but now the Sagrada Familia has taken another step in the history of architecture: it has become the tallest church on the planet. The placement of the first element of the cross on the central tower of Jesus Christ has raised the total height of the temple designed by Antoni Gaudí to 162 meters, surpassing the dimensions of the famous Protestant cathedral in Ulm, Germany. The Sagrada Familia will measure over 170 meters when it is completed, presumably within the next decade.

Barcelona is one of the most expensive cities for buying properties.

As autumn deepens, Barcelona comes alive with events, cultural activities, and seasonal experiences. November is the perfect month to explore the city’s quieter corners, enjoy its culinary delights, and immerse yourself in local traditions.

Barcelona is preparing one of its most significant shake-ups to cruise tourism in years.

Barcelona marked World Tourism Day on Saturday with protests at several landmark sites, drawing fresh attention to visitor pressure and housing concerns. What happened during the World Tourism Day protests in BarcelonaOn Saturday, 27th September, anti-tourism activists staged a protest at Parc

Barcelona like a local means lingering over a Sunday vermut in a no‑frills bodega, drifting through shady plaças in villagey Gràcia or Horta, and neatly sidestepping the tourist traps first‑timers fall for.

Barcelona’s blockbuster sights hog the limelight, but the city’s best moments live in quiet barrios, leafy slopes and tiny bodegas.

Barcelona’s a layered city where a street can switch from a buzzy afternoon to a quiet midweek night. When people talk about areas to avoid in Barcelona, it’s usually low‑level, opportunistic stuff rather than anything heavy.

Cities across Europe are vying for a new generation of mobile professionals drawn by opportunity, eclectic culture, and global connectivity.

Strolling along Passeig de Gràcia is like immersing yourself in the very essence of Barcelona’s modern style: elegant modernist façades, luxury boutiques and a cosmopolitan energy that oozes heritage and sophistication.

Just 90 minutes from Barcelona, nestled among the cliffs and pine forests of the Costa Brava, lies Cala Sa Tuna, the cove that’s captured the attention of National Geographic.

Barcelona is a city that’s easy to fall for, and it’s a brilliant place to spend some time.

A house for sale in Barcelona is turning heads on social media and property portals thanks to one truly surreal feature: there's a helicopter parked in the garden. Literally. It’s not a model or a decorative replica, but a real helicopter – complete with cockpit, propellers, military-style paintwork and even a licence plate. Unsurprisingly, the property has gone viral within hours – and for good reason.

The Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s iconic Barcelona temple, has become a powerful symbol of creativity, faith and perseverance, transcending traditional architecture.

Developer UNIQ Residential and Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management have announced a new joint residential project in Barcelona’s 22@ district, further strengthening a partnership that has already delivered successful developments.

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has announced that the city will withdraw all 10,101 tourist accommodation licences by November 2028. The aim, according to the city council, is to free up homes for residential use and improve access to housing. However, the measure has sparked swift backlash from the sector, which sees it as a blow to a well-established economic model.

Barcelona is a city best admired from above. Its rooftop terraces, perched atop iconic hotels, hidden bars and fashionable restaurants, offer ideal urban viewpoints from which to take in the city skyline.

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that the City Council will not renew any licences for short-term tourist accommodation once they expire in November 2028. This policy will impact more than 10,000 legally registered flats across the city and marks a significant departure from Barcelona’s previous approach to tourist accommodation. Mayor Collboni is expected to personally inform Airbnb President Brian Chesky of the decision during a meeting scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

Barcelona doesn’t do anything by halves, and the San Juan Festival, or Nit de Sant Joan, is a great example of this. This celebration is the city’s answer to the ultimate summer street party.

While Barceloneta is the most popular beach in Barcelona's city centre, known for its lively atmosphere and urban backdrop, there are many more tranquil and beautiful beaches just a short journey away.