Local Insight: Barcelona boasts over 300 km of dedicated bike lanes, a network that expanded rapidly after the 1992 Olympics. This makes it one of Europe’s most bike-friendly capitals, allowing you to glide from medieval alleys to modernist boulevards and sunny beaches with ease and safety.

The Barceloneta beach you’ll cycle along was once a separate fishing village. Its iconic grid-pattern streets were designed in the 18th century to give cannon-bearing soldiers a clear line of fire against smugglers—today, it’s the perfect route for a breezy seaside ride.

The stunning Cascada fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella, a common stop on bike tours, was designed by a young Josep Fontserè. His assistant? A then-unknown architecture student named Antoni Gaudí, who contributed to the hydraulic project and the fountain’s decorative elements.

On a bike, you experience Barcelona’s layers of history at human speed. You’ll feel the cool shade of a Gothic alley, the sun on your face along the beach, and the awe of gazing up at the Sagrada Familia—all in one unforgettable ride.