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Living in BCN

Square of one of the city neighbourhoods

Districts and neighbourhoods

Embrace the essence of each Barcelona districts and step into the different city neighbourhoods.

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Renovation grants

Have a look at the grants for renovating flats and buildings, in order to make them more energy-efficient, liveable and accessible.

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Study rooms

If you’ve got to study, Barcelona takes away the hard slog. Check out the daytime and night-time study rooms available in the city from 8 May to 22 June and the weekend before the university entrance exams (PAU).

Bon Pastor neighborhood

Neighbourhood Plan

Programme aimed at reducing inequalities between Barcelona neighbourhoods, backing access to income, services, urban quality and welfare.

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We listen to you here!

If you’re a teenager or youth aged between 12 and 20, you’ve now got a confidential advice service to accompany you along the process of personal and emotional growth. Check out the available youth care points.

Anniversary of the LGTBI movement

Discover the testimonies and activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first demonstrations for rights for LGTBI people in Barcelona.

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Enrolments for the 2017-2018 school year

Find out about school pre-enrolments and enrolments for the coming school year.

 

Anti-sexist BCN

Barcelona rejects all forms of violence against women. Find out about the services at hand in the fight against gender violence, from prevention to care and emergency accommodation.

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Children's activities

In Barcelona, you’ll find a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities for little ones. Don’t miss out!

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Social means-tested rates at nursery schools

The coming school year will see the end to the single quota for municipal nursery schools and start of prices adapted to families’ financial means. Find out about the new System and calculate approximate rates.

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Local neighbourhood centres

Come over and discover your local neighbourhood centre and take part in these welcoming spaces for advice and meeting-up and interacting with local residents.

Drawings by children of different cultures

Barcelona acts against hate

Find out about the initiatives launched by the City Council against discrimination and hate speeches and for strengthening social cohesion and avoiding problems.

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School playgrounds open

Some twenty school located throughout the city are opening as public spaces from 26 June to 31 July. See the opening times!

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Public housing

All the information on public housing in Barcelona: rented and officially protected flats, grants, housing offices and lots more.

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Studying

 Check out the schools, what they offer and the educational services available in Barcelona.

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Living with diversity

Barcelona is a melting pot of people with a variety of sexual and gender orientations, cultures, languages and traditions. Find out about how to live here with inclusion, diversity and interculturality.

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An accessible city

Find out about the resources and tools available for people with functional diversity in education, housing, jobs, transport, care and aid services, care and financial-aid services, leisure and plenty more.

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Teleassistance

This service provides year-round remote assistance in case of emergency, for people with disabilities or those aged over 75 that live alone. Find out more.  

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Barcelona, in a single click

In the directories of the Barcelona Guide, you’ll find everything you need: city facilities, organisations and venues.

Energy-advice points Open video Energy rights

Energy rights

Energy-advice points offer help to prevent supply cuts from unpaid bills as well as advice on how to reduce energy expenses.

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Barcelona with health

All the resources available in the city to prevent or treat health problems: primary health care centres, emergency services and pharmacies, among others.  

Woman doing stretching exercises at a training circuit.

Sport circuits for the elderly

Barcelona has forty training circuits for the elderly, many of which offer exercise sessions with instructors. Make the most of them and feel good.

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Civic Centres

Find out about the courses and activities on offer at your neighbourhood civic centre. 

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T'estiu molt

Barcelona has a wide array of activities and summer schools in the summer for children and young people up to the age of 17.

Hombre esperando el autobús en una parada mientras sostiene en la mano la Tarjeta Rosa

Pink Card for more people to benefit from

Check the new conditions on how to get the Targeta Rosa (Pink Card) and discover all the advantages and participating establishments.

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Adopta BCN

Fancy adopting a pet? Would you like to collaborate with the Barcelona Pet Shelter? Find out how you can do that on the Adopta BCN webpage.

Panoramic view of the Barceloneta neighbourhood

Tourist Accommodation Plan

Municipal plan to regulate the roll-out of tourist accommodation, making it compatible with a sustainable urban planning model.

Vincles BCN

A social innovation project that aims to strengthen social relations and put an end to elderly people’s unwanted solitude, using new technologies. A tablet and app enable users to communicate with their friends and family as well as Vincles user groups.

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