About us
Made in Barcelona, written in English
Barcelona in English is an independent guide to the city for anyone who experiences it in English — whether you're here for a long weekend or the rest of your life.
We're English speakers who live in Barcelona. We run in-person communities for internationals — AmigoUp, Barcelona English Speakers and Irish in Barcelona — and every week we answer the same questions from visitors and newcomers. Where should I stay? Where do people actually eat? How do I get an NIE appointment? Where can I watch the match?
This site brings those answers together in one place: practical travel guides, guides to living here, neighbourhood profiles, a live list of what's on and a directory of English-friendly businesses.
Our standards
- Independent. Paid placements are always labelled "Featured" or "Sponsored". Editor's picks are never for sale.
- Practical. We write for people who need to get things done, and we link to official sources for anything legal or administrative.
- Up to date. Guides show when they were last updated. Spotted something that's changed? Tell us.
- Respectful of the city. We encourage visitors to explore beyond the crowds, learn a few words of Catalan and Spanish, and respect the neighbours.
For businesses
Reach the people searching for Barcelona in English.
Visitors planning a trip, newcomers settling in and thousands of English-speaking residents use our guides and communities. Put your restaurant, bar, clinic, school or service in front of them.