Around the marvelouse city of Barcelona, Spain, in the Province of Catalonia, there are several places to visit and tourist activities to do such as shopping, going to the beach, seeing a sports match, or realizing cultural activities.

The second biggest city in the surrounding area of Barcelona is Hospitales de Llobregat, which has over 200,000 inhabitants. It is one of the cities and municipalities that form part of this province, followed by Badalona, which also is a metropolitan area of over 200,000 people. Sabadella has over 200,000 inhabitants as well, and its history regarding the textile industry is a main distinguishing factor when referring to the area. Tarrasa is a neighboring city whose population reaches above 200,000.

Mataro, Santa Coloma, Premia de Mar, San Pol de Mar, Sitges,.... all of these are municipalities of Barcelona, and each have their own points of interest from a tourism point of view.

More municipalities surrounding Barcelona include the touristic Costa del Maresme, Calella, Premia del Mar, Pineda de Mar, Malgrat de Mar, Montegat... all with nice beaches and acceptable accommodation infrastructure such as hotels, apartments, where you can stay during your holidays in Barcelona or on the Costa Maresme.