Barcelona Wellness Guide

The wellness and spa hotels in Barcelona spread all over the city and specialise in offering you relaxing breaks and peaceful moments after a long day shopping and touring around the city.

Most of the spa hotels in Barcelona feature terraces with amazing views of the city and rooftop swimming pools with cosy sun-beds to spend some time relaxing under the Spanish sun.

Staffed by professional therapists the hotels’ wellness centres are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including steam baths, saunas, and tranquil pools to soak in while offering an excellent range of treatments. Most of them have also a fitness centre where high-skilled personal trainers will help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Moreover, the best spa hotels in Barcelona besides excellent spa facilities excess also in luxurious-furnished suites, rooftop bars, upscale dining settings and even Michelin-starred restaurants.

There is no shortage of places to relax and unwind from the Buzz of Barcelona city life. Whether you are looking for either a day spa to indulge prestigious treatments, facials and massages, or a beach to relax under the hot sun, or a green park to run, walk or just lay in the grass with a book on hand, Barcelona has it all!

Best day spas in Barcelona

Nothing beats the atmospheric spa sessions at the renovated ancient Arab baths of Aire de Barcelona spa in the old town. Resembling a setting of Arabian nights, it is one of the best spas in Barcelona with therapeutic water and spa facilities including salt baths, hot and bubble pools, and even hammam steam baths and saunas to name just a few.

Best Parks in Barcelona

The greenest oasis in Barcelona could but be other than the real must-see Parc de la Ciutadella. It is one of the largest parks in the city with Modernist architecture landmarks, rowing boat lakes, lush vegetation, tropical greenhouses, and even a city zoo.

While the public Park Güell is one of the major and most enchanting works of Gaudi in Barcelona. Since the park is extremely popular, it is mainly a tourist attraction rather than a place to relax.

Best beaches in Barcelona

Having an excellent coastline, travellers flock to Barcelona looking to relax in its amazing beaches under the hot Mediterranean sun. The beaches are literally so close to the city that you can easily combine your sightseeing explorations with a dive in the sea.

The most central and bustling beach in Barcelona is Barceloneta, located right at the edge of the homonymous neighbourhood, lined with several beachfront restaurants and beach bars.