How to report a tourist apartment

Barcelona accelerates end of tourist flats – rentals at breaking point

Barcelona has once again placed housing at the centre of political and social debate. The City Council’s plan to phase out 10,000 tourist accommodation licences by 2028 coincides with the Ministry of Housing ordering digital platforms to remove thousands of listings that fail to meet the new state registry rules. While both measures aim to curb tourist rentals, the sector questions how far they will ease the housing access crisis.
Barcelona's most dangerous neighborhoods

Barcelona's most dangerous neighbourhoods

Barcelona is a city renowned worldwide for its cultural richness, architecture and Mediterranean lifestyle, yet like any major urban centre, it also has areas with higher levels of crime.According to official data from the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia's autonomous police force, and citizen security
The Plaza de España in Seville

10 famous film locations in Spain to visit

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.

Social housing in Barcelona that's revolutionising community life

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
Holy Family, the tallest church in the world

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia now the tallest church in the world

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.
What to do in Barcelona this month

Barcelona in November 2025: top things to do

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.
Anti-tourism Barcelona

World Tourism Day protests in Barcelona: what happened and why

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 has a new viral house: it's for sale for 1.1 million and has a helicopter parked in its garden.

Barcelona home for sale at €1.1m with a helicopter in the garden

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.