# What to do on a Sunday in Barcelona?

## 5 option for each taste!

Many of you reading probably take advantage of Sundays to rest, but it is also true that **Barcelona never rests** because the city has much to offer, even on Sundays! There are many activities to do and places to visit, so lets take a look!

In Barcelona there is always something to do, all year round, and **Sunday is also a day you can take full advantage of**. So what's the plan? Let's start with the outdoors and continue with more options so that in any case and depending on your taste, you always have something to do! ;) 

### 1\. The Beaches

First up; why not go to the beach? Even if it's not summer you can still take a lovely walk through the brisk breeze and it won't be crowded at all! Summer is always great to stop and take in some sun before splashing about! 

Win the Barcelona Weekend Experience

Accommodation for two 

As a little tip, if you get up really early and visit in the morning you'll catch the **beautiful sunrise** as it shyly peeks over the Mediterranean sea. If you're feeling a bit lazy (it is Sunday after all) then you can **watch the sunset** instead, which although takes place over the mountain and not the sea, is still quite beautiful as you can see 

Barceloneta

One of the most popular beaches is Barceloneta, but there is also the Olympic Village from which you can reach all the beaches of Barcelona \- which are quieter - if you're looking for a little relaxation. 

If you love the sea and you already know this if your favourite option to spend a Sunday in Barcelona, then take a look at these apartments close to the city's beaches. 

### 2\. Parks and Public Spaces

If sand is not your thing, then you can choose one of Barcelona's parks to picnic. There's always the **Park Laberint d'Horta**. Located in the former property of the Desvalls family, the park is characterized by a wonderful eighteenth-century neoclassical garden , a nineteenth-century romantic garden, and fantastic labyrinth in which there is fun for everyone, not just the little ones! **Admission is free on Sunday** (and also on Wednesday), so it's perfect! But maybe you want to walk _and_ enjoy a good view, then you can visit **Collserola Natural Park** (a great place to visit with your dog) and have the whole city at your feet! 

Park Laberint d'Hort

Park Laberint d'Horta is a bit far from the centre. You have to take the subway and get off at Mundet (green line). If you prefer to stay in the central part of the city, there is **Ciutadella Park** \- a place that is much more than a park! Discover why 

You can also read this article about **all the green spaces in the city** or you can discover the public spaces of Barcelona on 

Why not have a **picnic** , a very enjoyable activity to do on sunny Sundays. There is the _**Electronic Picnic**_ , which is **only during the summer** (from early June to mid-September), a fantastic initiative for everyone both young and families - it's an ecological Sunday surrounded by nature, homemade food, and **electronic music**. Every Sunday from 13h to 22h and a new DJ every week. If you want more outdoor activities, we go into more depth in 

### 3\. Art and Culture

Like **art and culture**? There are **so many museums open Sunday and some are even free after 15:00** exclusively on this day, such as the MNAC - _Museu d'Art Nacional de Catalunya_ , Maritime Museum, and the Picasso Museum. Some museums are free only on the first Sunday of the month, like the World Cultural Museum, others are every Sunday at certain times. Check out 

MNAC

And why not take Sunday to see the architecture of the city? Barcelona is full of spectacular modernist buildings and, most likely, **not even locals knows all the buildings** that can be found around the city. Great architects such as _Antoni Gaudí, Josep Puig, Lluís Domènech i Montaner_ ... It's not just modernist either; there are many other architectural styles found in the Catalan capital. Check out the "

### 4\. Eating and Drinking

A **typical tradition of Sunday** here in Catalonia is to **go take a Vermouth** with friends, and here in Barcelona, bars prepare many snacks as well. Vermouth is taken together with olives and appetizers of various types. Of course, if you want to make some friends to share a Vermouth with while you're here, take a look at this article on 

Bormuth and El Xampanyet

Bormuth

### 5\. The Markets

Barcelona is full of food markets and flea markets. From the colourful Boqueria Market to the popular Santa Caterina Market, **Sundays attract a lot of people** \- locals because the supermarkets are closed and tourists because they're all so charming. **If you love books** then visit Sant Antoni Market on a Sunday where apart from foods and clothes, you'll discover books, magazines, and even video games. 

Mercato Sant Antoni Barcellona