Main tourist activities in Barcelona 2023

Published by
Ana M. López,
May 14, 2024
In 2023, going to restaurants was the most popular activity among tourists in Barcelona. According to a survey carried out in the Spanish city, nearly 96 percent of respondents ate out during their trip. Visiting cultural sites and shopping were the second and third most common plans for visitors in Catalonia's capital.

Most popular activities among tourists in Barcelona, Spain in 2023

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Release date

March 2024

Region

Spain

Survey time period

March 1 to December 30, 2023

Number of respondents

10,206*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

considering only the metropolitan area; multiple answers were possible

Method of interview

Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)

Supplementary notes

*Only tourists who spent between one and 28 nights in all types of accommodation, except for second residences and cruises.

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