Barcelona is a dream destination for sports fans. It’s home to FC Barcelona and the iconic Camp Nou, hosts the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, and is surrounded by Mediterranean charm. Combine world-class sports with tapas, Gaudí, and the beach.
✓ Barcelona El Prat (BCN): Aerobus to Plaça Catalunya in 35 minutes ✓ To Camp Nou: Metro L3 (Palau Reial) or L5 (Collblanc) ✓ To the F1 track: Shuttle buses from Barcelona on race weekends
Hotels
✓ Eixample: central, elegant, great restaurants and bars ✓ Les Corts: the neighborhood closest to Camp Nou ✓ Barceloneta: Beachfront location, perfect for sports and the beach
Insider Tips
✓ Visit the Camp Nou Experience Museum on a day when there's no game ✓ El Clásico (Barça vs. Real Madrid) is the hottest ticket in soccer ✓ For the Grand Prix: Come to practice on Friday—it's less crowded, and you'll have better access
