If you still don't know what to do in Barcelona in July, we bring you a list of plans with options for all tastes, including the Tour de France, open-air cinema, concerts, and swimming pools. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Summer has arrived with a vengeance with its high temperatures, but the Catalan capital never stops! If you are looking for the best plans for July in Barcelona, this year the city is dressing up to host both historic events and unmissable classics.
Planning your route of summer milestones is incredibly convenient with your Hola Barcelona Travel Card, which allows you to travel unlimitedly by metro and bus to enjoy the city without passing heat or worrying about traffic.
With that said, here are the 8 best plans to do in Barcelona in July:
1. Experience the Grand Départ of the Tour de France
Barcelona is making history by becoming the host of the official start of the Tour de France, filling the city's most iconic avenues with the best cycling atmosphere on the planet.
How to get there:
Metro: Espanya (L1, L3).
Bus: D20, H12, V7.
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Plaça d'Espanya stop (Red Route).
2. Open-Air Cinema at Montjuïc Castle
The moat of Montjuïc Castle turns into a giant cinema under the stars, featuring movies in their original version and live music concerts before the screening.
How to get there:
Metro: Paral·lel (L2, L3) and connect with the Montjuïc Funicular.
Bus: 150.
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Telefèric de Montjuïc stop (Red Route).
3. Dance at the Big Festivals: Cruïlla and Share Festival
Parc del Fòrum fills up with the ultimate summer vibe, hosting the rock and pop of the Cruïlla Festival, alongside the urban and Latin rhythms of the Share Festival.
How to get there:
Metro: El Maresme | Fòrum (L4).
Bus: H16, 7, V31.
4. Celebrate Diversity at Pride Barcelona
The month of July in Barcelona is painted in colors with the Pride celebrations and all its activities. Enjoy the Think Plus sessions (July 9th), the Vermut Trans (July 11th), the opening of the Pride Village (July 17th), and the Grand Parade on July 18th at Maria Cristina.
Furthermore, if you get around by metro, you will see that for the third consecutive year, in collaboration with Pride Barcelona, Universitat station on Line 1 of the Barcelona subway network is dressed in the colors of the rainbow flag!
How to get there:
The celebrations will be spread across different venues in the city; activate your Hola Barcelona Travel Card and move with pride all over Barcelona.
5. Free Theater: 'Hamlet' at Parc de l’Estació del Nord
The Parking Shakespeare company brings culture closer to the general public by performing the famous tragedy completely free of charge and outdoors in a charming urban setting.
How to get there:
Metro: Arc de Triomf (L1).
Bus: H16, V21, 54.
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Arc de Triomf stop (Red Route).
6. Poblenou Beer Fair
From July 10th to 12th, Parc del Poblenou—very close to Bogatell beach—hosts the 13th edition of the city's main craft beer festival.
How to get there:
Metro: Llacuna or Poblenou (L4).
Bus: H16, V27, 59.
7. Capbussa't a les platges i piscines municipals
When the thermometer rises, there's nothing better than refreshing yourself in the water! Barcelona has plenty of beaches and swimming pools perfect for doing so, such as the Montjuïc Municipal Pool with its panoramic views, or the artificial beach at the Llac de Can Dragó.
How to get there:
Reach all of Barcelona's beaches and pools with your Hola Barcelona Travel Card and skip looking for a place to park!
8. Classical Music at Sant Sebastià Beach
Symphonic music steps out of the concert halls to settle on the sand with impressive free concerts by the OBC (Barcelona Symphony Orchestra) and the Gran Teatre del Liceu right by the sea.
How to get there:
Metro: Barceloneta (L4).
Bus: V15, V19, 47.
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Museu d'Història de Catalunya stop (Red Route).
Discover the Best Plans in Barcelona in July
Enjoying this entire list of plans without suffering from traffic delays or trying to find parking is incredibly easy. Plan your July calendar, pick your favorite activities, and remember that to cross the city from the beach to the festivals in the coolest and most comfortable way, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
