Barcelona has always been a popular destination for stag and hen parties, and for good reason!  Not only does the city offer some of Europe's best nightlife, there are a huge range of activities in and around the city, perfect for those looking for an action packed weekend!

Companies such as Barcelonatours.net have been organizing Stag and Hen weekends in Barcelona for years - and they told us some of the most popular activities with groups.

For the boys, you can combine paintballing and gokarting during the day with a meal in a nice restaurant in the evening, followed by VIP entrance into some of the hottest clubs in Barcelona.

For the hens, why not try a day of pampering at a Spa, with hot and cold springs, a massage and a glass of bubbly?  Then start the evening with some salsa classes, where you will learn some sexy moves, before moving on to the best salsa clubs in town to show off your new skills.

Whatever your taste, you can pick and choose from the activities to create your own personalized package.  The best thing is, everything is organized for you, and you will get  a guide for most activities so you don't have to worry about speaking the lingo.

In any case, if you choose Barcelona you are going to have a great time!

Although Barcelona has a lot of parking spots, it is without any doubt much quicker and more comfortable to go with the public transport during your visit to the city. If you do want to go by car to the centre of Barcelona, it is necessary to look out for the coloured lines of the parking spots on the streets. Parking is prohibited in zones with a yellow line. If the lines are painted blue or green then it is obligatory to buy a ticket.

Barcelona has so much to offer, but entrance prices of attractions and museums are sometimes quite expensive. That’s why here’s a list of museums and attractions that have free entrance on certain days. These attractions are fun, interesting, surprising but especially budget friendly.

Here's a list with the best and most well-known festivals in and around Barcelona. They're listed in chronological order so it's easy to select a suiting festival for the period you're staying in Barcelona. And don't forget that the city of Barcelona during Spring and Summer is turning into a real 'Fiesta city'.