Welcome Pack

New to the city? About to move here? We’ve prepared some welcome materials to give you an overview of everything Barcelona has to offer, so that you can make the most of your time here.

You’ll quickly see why Barcelona is the perfect city to pursue your life project.

Download the welcome pack

We’ve prepared some welcome materials for you.

What’s in the Welcome Pack?

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Choosing a school in Barcelona

  • Category: Education
  • Description:

    Practical guide for international families who arrive in Barcelona with their school-age children and need do understand the education system. It focuses on the compulsory stage and contains useful information and tips for choosing a school and for learning about the available options and resources.

  • Editor: International Economic Promotion. Barcelona City Council
  • Languages:
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10 Tips to feel at home in Barcelona

10 Tips to feel at home in Barcelona

  • Category: Living in Barcelona
  • Description:

    A leaflet that provides 10 tips and suggestions to make settling in and integration in Barcelona easier for international talent.

  • Editor: City Promotion. Barcelona City Council
  • Languages:
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Top 25 Barcelona

Top 25 Barcelona

  • Category: Living in Barcelona
  • Description:

    25 ways and experiences for getting to know Barcelona and its counties.

  • Editor: Turisme de Barcelona i Diputació de Barcelona
Tips to stay safe and respect others

Tips on safety and basic rules of coexistence and citizenship to live in Barcelona.

Area de Seguretat i Prevenció. Ajuntament de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/BcnSeguretat_EN.pdf
English
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/BcnSeguretat_ES.pdf
Spanish
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/BcnSeguretat_CA.pdf
Catalan
Sports Circuits

Sport circuits are public urban places located in parks, avenues and other outdoor zones, where users can walk or run. They are signposted and include information and practical advice.

Institut Barcelona Esports
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/SportCircuits_CA-ES.pdf
Catalan-Spanish
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/SportCircuits_EN-FR.pdf
English-French
Travel Notebook. The regions of Barcelona

Original ideas and unforgettable experiences.

Diputació de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Travel_Notebook_ENG.pdf
English
Park Güell, enjoy Barcelona experience nature

Come to Park Güell and don't miss any secret of its beauty.

Barcelona Serveis Municipals, BSM
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/ParkGu%CC%88ell_EN.pdf
English
Mapa Barcelona és molt més

Map of Barcelona and its counties (comarques) so you can discover their special spots, from the hills all the way to the sea.

Diputació de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Mapa%20BCN%2B2020-CAT-FRA_0.pdf
Catalan-French
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Mapa%20BCN%2B2020-CAS-ENG.pdf
Spanish-English
Your market moves closer

Barcelona has a network of 42 municipal markets where you can buy healthy, fresh, quality local produce. Look after yourself, mix and be part of the neighbourhood through your local market.

Institut Municipal de Mercats
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Your%20Market%20Moves%20Closer_CA-EN.pdf
Catalan - Spanish - English
Sport activities for children and young people

Sport, for children and young people, is a source of fun, learning, health and friendships. Barcelona has a range of activities for boys and girls from 0 to 18 years old and adapted to each age group.

Institut Barcelona Esports
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/SportActivitiesChildren_CA-ES.pdf
Catalan-Spanish
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/SportActivitiesChildren_EN-FR.pdf
English-French
Gym Circuits

Do you have time to play sports? These municipal outdoor facilities have gymnastic equipment designed to improve the physical condition at any time of the day.

Institut Barcelona Esports
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/GymCircuits_CA-ES.pdf
Catalan-Spanish
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/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/GymCircuits_EN-FR.pdf
English-French
Discover, live, dream. Cultural Spaces

Barcelona’s cultural facilities open the door to history, art, design, memory, photography, experimentation and much more. Lots of activities for adults, teenagers and children to make the most of Barcelona!

Institut de Cultura de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Discover%2Clive%2Cdream-CulturalSpaces_CA-EN.pdf
Catalan-English
Biblioteques de Barcelona

Welcome to one of Barcelona's 40 public libraries.

Biblioteques de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Di%CC%81ptic-Biblioteques-CAT-ANG.pdf
English
Smou

Find out all about the app that puts the main mobility services for getting around Barcelona in one place.

Barcelona Serveis Municipals, BSM
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/SMOU_FulletoBenvinguts_ENG.pdf
English
Barcelona Activa Connects You. To find work

At Barcelona Activa we acompany you at every stage of your professional life: we support you finding a job, starting up, training or growing your business.

Barcelona Activa
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/ocupacio.pdf
English
Barcelona Activa Connects You. To boost your business

At Barcelona Activa we acompany you at every stage of your professional life: we support you finding a job, starting up, training or growing your business.

Barcelona Activa
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/empreses.pdf
English
Barcelona Activa Connects You. When you want to start up

At Barcelona Activa we acompany you at every stage of your professional life: we support you finding a job, starting up, training or growing your business.

Barcelona Activa
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/emprenedoria.pdf
English
Activa el català

Catalan opens up doors in Barcelona: courses, language partners, discussion groups, reading clubs, workshops, talks, cultural activities and much more.

CPNL - CNL de Barcelona
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/Activa%20el%20catal%C3%A0.pDF
Catalan-Spanish-English
Classical music from Barcelona to the world

Among the best music venues in Barcelona, stand out the Liceu Opera, one of the best opera houses in Europe, the modernista Palau de la Música Catalana and L'Auditori, which together offer a world-class music agenda.

Barcelona Obertura
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/BarcelonaObertura_21%2022.pdf
English
Catalan News, the latest in Catalonia, in English

Catalan News is an English-speaking media outlet that covers the latest news in Catalonia, with information and stories catered to international residents who want to stay in the loop. Stay tuned!

Catalan News - ACN
/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/flyer%20CatalanNews.pdf
English

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