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Prioritising housing

More affordable housing for people in the city

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We’re from Barcelona

A plural, heterogeneous and complex city

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Banner with the text: Soc Barceloní. We are Barcelonians and between us we hace 300 languages, 180 nationalities and 36 religious traditions.

Service interrupted on L4 and L11

From 25 June to 7 September

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Banner with the text: Partial clausure of metro lines L4 and L11. We're still working for you!

Barcelona at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL)

29 November – 7 December

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Banner with the text: Vindran les flors. Barcelona. Guest of honor at fil Guadalajara. 29 nov - 7 des.

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Careful with noise

Respect others’ rest

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A summer of cinema, salt & sand

Enjoy independent cinema on the beach

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Prioritising housing

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  • 16/07/2025 - 20:02 h City Council Homage to all the mayors since 1978 Open in a new window

    The Gallery of Mayors is inaugurated and the city’s gold medal awarded to the last four mayors, who had not yet received it.

  • L'aigua es mou dins d'un dopòsit de retenció d'aigua de pluja.
    16/07/2025 - 16:37 h Climate emergency Project for the rainwater tank in Rambla Prim updated Open in a new window

    The tank will have a capacity of 94,000 m3 and will help prevent flooding and waste being washed out to sea during episodes of intense rainfall.

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    17/07/2025 - 14:59 h Tourism Protocol with the port to improve the management of cruise ships Open in a new window

    The seven cruise ship terminals will be reduced to five.

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    15/07/2025 - 14:57 h City Council More women’s names in city streets and squares Open in a new window

    The name of Plaça de l’Esvoranc al Carmel becomes official.

  • 15/07/2025 - 14:05 h Security and prevention Disruptions to mobility for Pride activities Open in a new window

    The parade with floats is on Saturday, 19 July.

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    Cinema. The programme of films, live music, and al fresco eating, all at Les Tres Xemeneies, in Sant Adrià de Besòs.

    • When: Del 27/06/2025 al 06/08/2025
    • Where:Tres xemeneies (Sant Adrià del Besòs)
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  • The Festa Major of Poble Sec Open in a new window

    Popular festivals. Ten fun-packed days of festivities with activities for people of all ages, open to everyone.

    • When: Del 18/07/2025 al 27/07/2025
    • Where:Carrers del barri de Poble-sec
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Beaches and bathing

Check out all the information about the beaches of Barcelona: location, flag statuses, bathing season, and much more. Remember that smoking is prohibited on all beaches.

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Working in Barcelona

Discover the tools being offered by the city for promoting employment, business care and entrepreneurship.Working in Barcelona.

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Pocket Barcelona Open in a new window

The "Barcelona a la butxaca" app offers a personal space for users to access the main municipal services and procedures, as well as the range of activities in the city, from a single access point. Download it!

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Barcelona is committed to democratising care work and has a Barcelona Cuida space available for promoting exchanges and networking among the city’s main carers. Find out all about it!

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This magazine provides a voice for reflection and debate on the challenges of the global city and urban transformations which affect the lives of local people.

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Enjoy the parks

The city’s parks and gardens transform it into a living, breathing space. You’ll find them all here. Explore and enjoy them!

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Sign up for the draw to allocate allotments around the city’s ten districts. Call open until 16 April.

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Montjuïc Park

Montjuïc mountain is a big green space in Barcelona offering everyone sports, leisure and cultural facilities. Discover the park and enjoy it!

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The City Council is fostering and promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy with resources that include training, support, economic aid, responsible public procurement and the allocation of venues and materials. Find out all about it!

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Commerce in Barcelona Open in a new window

Find out about the wide range of shopping possibilities Barcelona offers you and discover sustainable local options.

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Neighbourhood Plan Open in a new window

Programme aimed at reducing inequalities between Barcelona neighbourhoods, backing access to income, services, urban quality and welfare.

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School Playgrounds open Open in a new window

Did you know that every district has playgrounds that open outside school hours as safe public spaces for children, young people and their families? Check out their opening times!

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Consumer assistance Open in a new window

The Municipal Consumer Information Office (OMIC) is a free Barcelona City Council service aimed at helping citizens to defend their consumer rights. Find out all about it!

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Barcelona Districte Cultural Open in a new window

Barcelona Districte Cultural comes with some changes. Now an annual initiative, the programme of performing arts is joined by projects in visual arts, audiovisuals and thought. Don’t miss it!

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La Ciutadella Knowledge Hub

Scientific and urban development project that will turn the Parc de la Ciutadella and its surroundings into a leading European hub for knowledge, dissemination, research and innovation.

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Check the price index for rents in Barcelona and how it affects your home.

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Commitment to the Agenda 2030 Open in a new window

Find out about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the environmental, social, economic and institutional fields and get involved.

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Traditions and memory

Discover Barcelona’s traditions, popular culture and enchanting spots, as well as initiatives and programmes to preserve the memory of our past. 

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Barcelona LGBTI Centre Open in a new window

This is a pioneering municipal service run by the Catalan LGBTI Organisations Platform, offering an extensive range of information, guidance, direct-assistance and awareness-raising services. Check out the on-site and virtual agenda!

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Get involved in your city with the .barcelona domain. Associate your digital identity with Barcelona’s values.

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Festes Majors

Find out about the wide range of festa majors taking place in Barcelona’s districts and neighbourhoods and enjoy them. 

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Barcelona Llibres Open in a new window

Thanks to an initiative called Barcelona Llibres, the City Council is putting an extensive catalogue of publications on a range of subjects and in various formats at your disposal. These include publications on culture, art, sports, history, the city, politics, urban planning and economics.

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Mobility and transport Open in a new window

Find out what services are available to help you get around the city and discover how mobility is changing in Barcelona and becoming healthier, safer, more sustainable and better-connected. 

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Gaudir més Open in a new window

Join the “Gaudir més” programme and make the most of its discounts, free admission and advantages for enjoying your city’s various spaces.

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Assistance against gender violence Open in a new window

Find out about all the free and confidential prevention and assistance services available to women in a gender-violence situation. 

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Imatges Barcelona Open in a new window

The City Council offers citizens its current photographic archive, with thousands of images of Barcelona. The Barcelona Images site includes various galleries by subject: popular culture, the festivals, districts, public spaces and much more.

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Discover the BCN Guide Open in a new window

All the city’s activities you can imagine are at your fingertips in the BCN Guide: music, shows, festive holidays, courses, workshops, and much more. 

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Look up all city addresses, services and facilities on the new Barcelona map.

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17 sustainable development goals

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2030 Agenda

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Thousands of images

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Imatges Barcelona

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