Visiting Barcelona in the Covid-19 era

What do you need to know before coming to Barcelona in the #Covid19 era?

The drop in travel and tourism caused by Covid-19 means that far fewer people are out and about in Barcelona, which makes the Covid-19 era a good opportunity to come and visit the city.

You can photograph La Pedrera and the Sagrada Família without dozens of people getting in the shot. You can stroll along Las Ramblas at your leisure and fully enjoy all their charm and beauty. You can discover an endless array of smells and colours at the stalls of La Boqueria market. You can get to know a cosmopolitan, urban and authentic Barcelona, just as its residents know it, without distractions.

Preventive measures to bear in mind

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic there are a few things you should know before you come, as some restrictions are in place. The one most likely to affect you is the temporary closure of bars and restaurants until 30 October. But if you want to come during this period, you can order food delivery, which is still operating, and enjoy your dinners at the hotel.

Other precautions in place, which we are already more used to, are:

• Keep a safe distance (2 metres)
• Masks are compulsory in the street, outdoors and in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors, although there are some exceptions, such as when doing sport.
• Wash your hands regularly, including whenever you enter a public space.

These are the main measures to follow. They differ from the way we were used to travelling, but they are small adjustments that most of us have already built into our routine, so they shouldn’t put you off visiting Barcelona.

On the other hand, public transport is running normally. Museums and tourist attractions are open, some with great offers and promotions (especially for Barcelona residents). Cultural activities are continuing with reduced capacity and all safety measures. You can do sport outdoors and in gyms, and the beaches are open.

Barcelona is fully up and running and, with the safety measures in place, this is the ideal time to make the most of the new normal and enjoy it to the full!