Barcelona, the vibrant city known for its rich history, architectural wonders, and delicious cuisine, offers a multitude of attractions and experiences for visitors. However, if you’re planning a visit on a Sunday, you might be wondering if everything will be closed. In this blog post, we will explore whether businesses and attractions in Barcelona typically operate on Sundays or if they are closed.

1. Shopping

On Sunday, not as much happens in Barcelona as during the rest of the week, but most shops and clothing stores are open. Two well-known superb malls that are open throughout the day are Maremagnum and Diagonal Mar, providing extensive numbers of shops, eating places and leisure services.

That is why one can see that major tourist streets such as Las Ramblas and Passeig de Gracia is divided between souvenir shops, luxury shops, and department stores. These shops tend to open during the Sundays to suit the end of the week tourist traffic.

2. Museums and Attractions

Other museums and attractions in Barcelona are famous and important as representing the city’s art and tourist potential. Although, there are museums that are ordinarily closed on Sundays, the large-sca dle museums are usually open.

2.1 Picasso Museum

The Picasso museum which houses plenty of art pieces from the famous artist is opened for viewers on Sundays. It is especially recommended for art lovers and history lovers.

2.2 Sagrada Familia

It should be noted that Tours to the famous Segrada Familia cathedral by the architect Antoni Gaudi is also possible on Sunday. Showcasing tall structures with spires and numerous intricately designed structures on the exterior and beautifully designed glass windows, the basilica invites people to have a glimpse of the heavenly inside.

2.3 Park Güell

This another precious creation of Gaudí, Park Güell, is also open on Sundays. It is a beautiful park containing a number of murals or painted tiles, rather unusual designs and patterns in the structures and breathtaking view of the city.

However, one must not forget that as these places are open, it is advisable to buy tickets in advance especially on Sundays because most people are free and take a tour.

3. Restaurants and Cafés

If you are concerned about where to get a meal on a Sunday in Barcelona do not be concerned. Various restaurants and cafés are operating within the city and most of them are open from Monday until early of the next week.

Today in many restaurants, including tapas bars and small local breweries, it is allowed to sit on Sunday. Consequently, one can be virtually certain that there is no shortage of places for tourists to grab a bite in such places as Gothic Quarter and El Raval.

It should however be mentioned that some business may choose to operate at the upper end of the market or as rather formal restaurants and may chose to remain closed on Sundays, so it may be a good idea to enquire ahead of time or indeed book.

4. Public Transportation

All forms of public transport in Barcelona including buses and metro are on Sundays but with scaled down services from working week. Though some destinations will take a little longer to get to, it is still possible to move within the city by using public means.

5. Markets

There are much famous markets in Barcelona; for example, the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria and the Mercat de Sant Antoni. These lively markets offer vegetable shops, fruits, local foods and other products of artistic work.

Some of the small markets might remain shut on Sundays but Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria operates albeit with restricted hours. It is always a good time to engage on the culinary scene of Barcelona as a local or a tourist.

6. Beaches

The beaches of Barcelona are lovely and the good news is that they are free on Sundays. It will be unproductive to walk around during this time, so take time to relax by the Mediterranean Sea, sun, or swim.

But it must be mentioned that many of the beach services like beach clubs and restaurants work on limited operations or closed until the next tourist season. Time to get some basic materials like – an Umbrella, sun cream, shades, magazines, books etc and head for the coast for a relaxed day.

Conclusion

Though many business and sites in Barcelona may open early and close early on Sundays, there are numerous ways and places to spend your time in Barcelona. Beaches, food halls, restaurants, museums, shopping centers – there is nothing that Barcelona lacks, even on Sundays.

Always ensure that you do so by checking which attractions are open at certain times and where and when you will need to book beforehand. As you have read all the above it is high time to fully enjoy the spirit of Barcelona every day of the week!