Live like a local and enjoy a variety of activities with like minded people in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and offers a unique combination of Mediterranean climate, stunning architecture, rich culture, and vibrant nightlife. With its average temperature of 64°F (18°C) and over 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, it is a great place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The city is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, as well as a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. Living in Barcelona for a month, or more, is a unique opportunity to explore this beautiful region of Spain, improve your Spanish skills, and make new friends.
Live in Barcelona
Live in the upscale Eixample neighborhood, walking distance from everything but away from tourist crowds. Enjoy modern apartments with fully-equipped kitchen, living room, bedroom, and elevator.
Your local host who organizes community activities, and can connect you to local events. Whether you want to study Spanish, volunteer, or just connect with locals, our Community Manager can guide you.
Your Community Manager curates the best local events in Barcelona that only locals know. Access the undiscovered side of this historic city. All scheduled community activities, meals, and happy hours are included in the program fee.
Travel medical insurance included in program fee. Community Manager can connect you to optional activities such as yoga classes, gyms, and nearby hikes and excursions to beautiful places around Barcelona.
Your Home in Barcelona
Starting in 2026, all community members will live in the same building in the Eixample area, right next to the majestic Arc de Triomf, in one of Barcelona’s most centrally located neighborhoods. In less than two miles in any direction walk to the city’s most famous areas such as the touristy Ramblas, hip Born district, or Plaza Catalunya.
Enjoy all the modern conveniences like elevator, washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen. When you’re not exploring Barcelona, spend time lounging by the rooftop pool, in the gym, or reading in a cafe.
Almost everything Barcelona offers is walkable from your apartment, but there is also an excellent public transportation system that frees you from needing a car. Our Community Manager will show you how to navigate public transit just like a local.
All apartments are located in one of the coolest parts of the city, and include the following:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Gym in building
- Rooftop pool and barbecue area
- High speed internet
- Weekly cleanings
- Queen sized beds
- Dining area
- Walking distance from everything
- Living room
- 1 or 2 Bathrooms with shower stall
Authentic Barcelona Experiences
The history, culture, and gastronomy of Barcelona offer an endless variety of experiences to discover. Our Tuesday Lunch Club will have you sample some of its most typical dishes, such as Mandonguilles amb sípia, and our guides will give you insights into the art and architecture of this stunning city. Together, we’ll also visit some of the nearby national parks such as the multi-peaked mountain range of Montserrat. A wealth of museums and galleries also await you.
Community activities in Barcelona include:
- Welcome reception & farewell party
- Weekly “Tuesday Lunch Club” at different restaurants
- Day excursion to Montserrat
- Introduction to Spanish wines tasting
- Historical walking tour
- Spanish cuisine cooking workshop
- Vermouth tasting
- Mosaic Workshop
- Weekly “Happy (to be 55+) Hour”
Additional Experience Options:
Unique personal experiences that can be arranged at an additional cost with your Community Manager
- Additional cooking classes
- Private wine tour
- Spanish language lessons
- Yoga studio or gym membership
- Volunteering
Barcelona Community Manager
Our team of Community Managers are your local friends in town! Tina and Patrick help our groups live like locals in Barcelona. They organize community activities, and curate the best events happening in town. While they are both originally from North America, they both studied at University of Barcelona for their Masters degrees (at separate times). Upon graduating, they both stayed and have lived in Barcelona ever since. Earlier in her career, Tina organized guided tours on behalf of an environmental nonprofit organization, and she also worked on cruise ships with a wide variety of people from around the world. Patrick is a licensed guide and content creator, full of helpful tips for your time in Barcelona and other parts of Spain.
Getaway with Day & Weekend Trips
Make Barcelona your home base and uncover the charm of neighboring cities within just 1-2 hours by rail or flight. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend getaway, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore and experience the rich culture and history of the region.
Your Month-Long Barcelona Experience
More than just a vacation, immerse yourself in Spanish culture and experience firsthand the Spanish way of life. You’ll learn to speak Spanish, make new friends, and discover new passions.
Your Tailored Experience Includes:
- Furnished Exclusive Apartment
- Weekly ‘Tuesday Lunch Club’
- Weekly Happy Hour
- Weekly Walking Tour or Workshop
- Travel Medical Insurance
Included Extras
- Spanish Cooking Classes
- Spanish Wine Tasting
- Arts Walking Tour and Lecture
- Barcelona History Lecture
- Spanish Language Crash Course
Get Barcelona Details
Request a digital brochure with dates, prices, housing, and activities for our experience in Barcelona, Spain.
What Our Community is Saying
Sharon A. From Redondo Beach, CA
“As a solo traveler, I expected to explore venues and dine alone, trying to connect with people around me. However, having this group with us was so unexpected and the best part about it. It felt like a built-in community.”
Nada S. Experienced Florence, Italy
Mary M. from Pittsburgh, PA
Frequently Asked Questions
Spring and fall are ideal for exploring Barcelona, offering pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists. These seasons make it easier to enjoy outdoor attractions and stroll through the city's streets.
Absolutely. Barcelona offers a wealth of attractions that are well-suited for older adults, with many designed to be accessible and enjoyable at a comfortable pace. From Gaudí’s iconic Sagrada Família and Park Güell to the peaceful gardens of Montjuïc and the atmospheric streets of the Gothic Quarter, the city blends culture and relaxation beautifully.
Many major sights—including museums, cathedrals, and architectural landmarks—are equipped with elevators, ramps, and accessible entrances. Attractions like the Sagrada Família, Museu Picasso, and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) are wheelchair-accessible and offer amenities such as senior discounts, guided tours, and ample seating throughout.
Barcelona’s public transportation system is also one of the most senior-friendly in Europe, with reduced fare cards, priority seating, and metro stations that are increasingly equipped with elevators and escalators.
Getting around Barcelona is both easy and comfortable, especially for older adults. The city boasts a well-connected public transportation system that includes buses, metro lines, and trams. Many metro stations have elevators or escalators, and buses are low-floor and accessible, making them a convenient option for those who prefer to avoid stairs. Taxis are plentiful, affordable, and can be hailed on the street or through an app—and many are equipped to accommodate limited mobility.
For those who prefer walking, many of Barcelona’s neighborhoods—like Eixample, Gràcia, and the Gothic Quarter—are pedestrian-friendly, with wide sidewalks, shaded streets, and plenty of cafés where you can stop and rest.
At The Good Life Abroad, we provide detailed local transportation guidance during your welcome orientation and offer ongoing support from our Community Manager to help you get where you want to go—whether it’s a cultural site, a seaside stroll, or your favorite café down the block.
The Eixample and Gràcia neighborhoods offer a balance of tranquility and proximity to key attractions. These areas also feature a wide range of accommodations with modern amenities.
Tapas, paella, and Catalan specialties like escalivada and crema catalana are must-tries. Many restaurants also offer outdoor seating, perfect for leisurely meals.
Yes, Barcelona is generally a safe city for older travelers, and it remains one of the most popular destinations in Europe for visitors of all ages. Like any major city, petty theft—particularly pickpocketing in crowded areas such as Las Ramblas, public transport, or popular tourist sites—can be an issue. However, violent crime is rare, and the city is well-policed.
At The Good Life Abroad, we select centrally located apartments in well-regarded neighborhoods and provide on-the-ground support through our local Community Manager. You’ll have a trusted local resource to help you navigate the city, from transportation tips to restaurant reservations. We also offer guidance during orientation on how to stay alert and enjoy Barcelona with confidence.
With common-sense precautions and our dedicated support, older travelers can experience the vibrant culture, architecture, and cuisine of Barcelona safely and comfortably.
Girona and Montserrat are excellent choices, offering rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Both destinations are easily accessible by train or guided tours.
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Reviews & Reflections
Alumni Experience in Barcelona
What’s it really like to spend a month living in Barcelona with The Good Life Abroad?
The apartment was well located, our manager was knowledgeable and organized, the lunches, happy hours and Wednesday activities were well thought out and took us to many different neighborhoods
I had a great time in Barcelona.
It was such an important experience for me.
Barcelona great, Tina great and organized, excellent planned events, apartment in safe accessible location
It was a terrific experience
You have a great business model. I personally would not spend 30 days in a large city again, but I would tell others about the opportunity of the Good Life Abroad program.
It is a travel resource that combines the best of both worlds - independent travel with meeting and developing friendships and memories with like-minded travelers!
Program pretty much delivered what was advertised. Decent apartment, community activities, and a great Community Manager to take care of the details and answer questions.
The guide, Patrick, was amazing. The other people, the location and cleanliness of the apartment was great. The Tuesday lunches, the Wednesday activities, the Thursday happy hours were wonderful experiences.
Patrick Reyes. Good times. Good people. Ability to explore and experience safely (with others)
We have been to 2 cities with TGLA and have had amazing experiences! The program is well-planned, the apartments are conveniently located, the weekly planned activities, lunches and happy hours are very enjoyable and TGLA team of professional community managers are outstanding!
Patrick is a gem and Barcelona is fabulous!
Tour guides were great. Apartment was top notch.
You have a winning combination with the charming city of Barcelona, a cultural enriched country of Spain, a bold retirement idea for seniors to live like locals abroad for 30 days instead of 7 to 10 days, and lastly a young man to bring it together Patrick Reyes. One of Patrick's influence during our stay was unity, community, family. That encapsulated our group as we lived like the locals.
The tours planned were great. Patrick made it worth while. His sense of Community gave our group a family vibe, whether together or apart.
had a fantastic time.
The group activities were excellent, providing us multiple opportunities to connect with our fellow travelers. The suggestions and recommendations for restaurants, day trips, 'must sees' that Tina and Patrick provided were priceless. Community manager Tina is absolutely top notch!
Communication was great from our very first inquiry. Our arrival was smooth and someone greeted us at our apartment with a welcome basket and information. The apartment was in a great location and very nice.
The community manager Tina was excellent and made all of activities, excursions and dinners run smoothly.
We had great weather in April and saw so much. I especially enjoyed the combination of free time and program offerings. Our group was fun and so interesting.
I think we may do this again. The difficult part will be choosing what city.
The ovverall experience was amazing and one I believe anyone would find both enjoyable and beneficial
It exceeded my expectations. The group touch points were great and the community manager was excellent.
Overall, great experience. It was fun meeting the rest of the group for various lunches, tours, and happy hours while having lots of time on our own to get to know Barcelona and try to “live like a local.” The main downside was the lack of similarity in housing (we really hoped for a balcony or terrace) and the lack of kitchen/bathroom basics to start our first couple of days. We had to shop right away for toilet paper, dish soap & dishwasher detergent, coffee. We did appreciate the olive oil & vinegar though! Bed was comfy, bathrooms were nice.
Excellent program and community manager
Unique immersive experiences.
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