Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Poblenou, Nou Barris and Montcada I Reixac, are nearby suburbs which are also worth discovering.

Sagrada Familia, no doubt one of the country’s most famous sights lies just 3 miles (5 kilometers) away.

Those interested in exhibits and shows will find plenty of interesting cultural attractions in and around Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Explore, learn and become intrigued in the various museums including the Gaudi House Museum and the Museu de la Musica. Go and see a spectacular show at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.

Get your body moving in nature while you are in the area. Relax and enjoy the fresh air. Walk along the shoreline nearby such as the Mar Bella Beach and Bogatell Beach. There are some pleasant gardens and parks, so take a picnic blanket to Park Guell, the Parc de la Creueta del Coll and the Parc del Centre del Poblenou.

If you are spending a while in and around Santa Coloma de Gramenet, stop by the Hospital de Sant Pau. Learn about history by visiting Torre Agbar.

If you are ready to indulge in some retail therapy, shop til you drop amid the many stores of the Mercat dels Encants Vells.

See Barcelona favourites, the Club Joventut Badalona, S.A.D, battle their opponents in the nearby Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona, Badalona. On game days follow the sea of black and green, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join local basketball lovers at a nearby pub, bar or cafe and relive the action over a friendly drink or two.

When it’s time to rest up after checking out the delights of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, check in to one of the area’s convenient accommodation options. The Silken Diagonal Barcelona, the Hotel Barcelona Princess and the Vincci Maritimo are just some of the many great places to stay around here.