The summer months of Barcelona can be very hectic… especially if you have children. With so many options of things to do in the city it can be overwhelming. Let the Barcelona Wink team help you and your family choose the top five things to do in Barcelona during the month of July!

Top 5 Things to do in Barcelona with your family during the month of July:

1. Yotuba Snorkeling

When: June-October, Monday-Saturday, Sessions start at 10:30 am

What: Yotuba snorkeling excursions offer relaxation and a way to disconnect from the big crowds during the summer months in Barcelona. They will teach your family breathing techniques that they will use in the water to discover what the Mediterranean has to explore. Excursions typically last any where between one to two hours and your time will be used in an unforgettable manner. We can guarantee your family will want to come back for more!

Note: All children under 18 must be accompanied by adults

Where: Carrer de la Blanqueria, 10, 08003 Barcelona

Manihi Surf, C / Barceloneta. In front of the Cubes statue.

Book Snorkeling Excursions here.

2. Dinner with the Stars

When: June- October, 8:30 pm – 11:59 pm

What: A dinner on top of a terrace to watch the beautiful sunset in Barcelona. Next you will discover what the world has to offer by observing the night sky with one of the oldest telescopes still in use in Europe. If your family loves astronomy and history than this activity is perfect! After you discover what lies behind the earths atmosphere, take a guided tour of the Noucentista Hall Museum to finish the night.

Where: Fabra Observatory of Barcelona

Camí de l’Observatori, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

More informations and reservation

3. Festa Major del Raval

When: July 7th-12th

What: The annual summer fiesta in the Raval district that includes over 40 festive events and activities perfect for children and families. Some highlights include a parade of the giants following by a few traditional Catalan parades, concerts, dances and more. Come and discover this old part of the city.

Where: Pl Àngels, Ciutat Vella, El Raval, 08001, Barcelona

4. Barcelona Aquarium

When: All year round but June-August times are 10:30 am- 9:30 pm

What: The Barcelona Aquarium is filled with hundreds of different sea-life creatures. Take your family here to explore what this aquarium has to offer. Learn about the sea-life and how you can better protect the creatures that are so wonderful to look at. Interact with all different kinds of life that lives in the sea!

Where: Moll d’Espanya of Port Vell, 08039 Barcelona

5. Barcelona Zoo

When: All year round 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

What: The Barcelona Zoo offers educational and historical classes as well as tours of the zoo. Learning about the history of each animal and how important they are to protect is an amazing way to spend time with your family during the summer month of July! We can bet that your families favorites animals are at the Barcelona Zoo!

Where: Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona