Barcelona News and Events
Planning your Barcelona trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Barcelona such as events and attractions, to make your Barcelona visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Barcelona, you’ll find everything you need for your Barcelona holiday on Whats On in Barcelona.com. Our What’s On Barcelona guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Barcelona – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Barcelona by checking out our News and Events page.
See what's On in Barcelona. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
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Barcelona News April 7, 2025
Why many Valencia tourist lets now require you to stay at least 11 nights
Landlords in the Spanish region of Valencia have found a loophole in the local law which allows them to rent out to tourists without having a licence if guests stay 11 nights or more. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News April 1, 2025
Confusion surrounds ETA visa waiver process for some dual national Brits
The UK’s ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News April 1, 2025
‘Absolute shambles’: Confusion deepens over ETA visa waiver for UK dual nationals
After weeks of confusion and contradictory information over the workings of the UK’s ETA visa waiver for British dual nationals, the UK government has changed its advice once again – and created more uncertainty and anger for travellers. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News April 1, 2025
The Spanish town where 700 people have the surname Japan
Discover the surprising connection between a small town near Seville and the samurais of Japan. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News March 31, 2025
GUIDE: How to get a NIE in Spain
If you’re moving to Spain or buying a property here, you’ll need an NIE or Foreigner Identification Number. Here’s our step by step guide on how to apply for one. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News March 27, 2025
GUIDE: How to register as self-employed in Spain
If you plan on working for yourself or setting up a small business in Spain, you’ll need to register in the ‘autónomo’ system. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to do this, from the forms to fill in to the government bodies you must contact. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News March 26, 2025
Will Europe’s high-speed ‘Metro-style’ rail network really happen?
A Copenhagen-based think tank has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a 21st-century integrated pan-European ‘Metro-style’ rail network by 2040. But how realistic is it? The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News March 25, 2025
11 food and drink experiences in Spain to remember
Spain is all about food and sharing it with others, but while most visitors here focus on paella and tapas in touristy restaurants, there are many unique food and drink experiences that are often overlooked but are truly memorable. The Local Barcelona News…
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- Foreigners struggle to register their Spanish holiday lets by July deadlineon June 16, 2025 at 3:56 pm
With the deadline fast approaching, many foreigners and Spaniards who own tourist rental properties in Spain are struggling to get them registered with the Spanish government due to some all too common bureaucratic obstacles.
- Mallorca to cut back on sun beds as rising sea levels eat up beach spaceon June 16, 2025 at 3:35 pm
Beaches in Mallorca’s capital of Palma will have far fewer sun beds next summer due to a climate change problem affecting many beaches across Spain.
- 'Up to 43 degrees': Spain braces for scorching second half of Juneon June 16, 2025 at 1:25 pm
Meteorologists are warning that the next two weeks in Spain will be very hot and will likely include the first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures breaking the 40C barrier in swathes of the country.
- IN PICS: Cities in Spain kick off second summer of overtourism protestson June 16, 2025 at 10:52 am
Spain officially kicked off a second summer of overtourism protests on Sunday, as demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the country with slogans such as "boycott Airbnb" and "rich foreign property buyers go to hell".
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Mondayon June 16, 2025 at 9:13 am
Catalonia to ban mobile phones in secondary schools, Aragón hit by DANA flash flooding, toddler dies electrocuted at fairground in southern Spain and more news on Monday June 16th.
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