Badalona in 10 gems: charming places you can't miss

Monkey, industrial and cultural symbol of the city of Badalona

In the heart of the Catalan coast, just a few minutes from Barcelona, Badalona reveals itself as a city with a soul of its own, brimming with history, color, and charming corners. If you're visiting, here are 10 must-see stops to experience its most authentic essence:

1. 🏛 Badalona Museum

Immerse yourself in the city's Roman past with this museum built on archaeological remains of the ancient BaetuloHere you'll find mosaics, hot springs, and a glimpse into everyday life two thousand years ago.

Museums and places of interest in Badalona and Barcelona
Badalona – Badalona Museum Building (Dalt de la Vila)

2. 🏘️ Dalt de la Vila

This medieval quarter is a trip back in time, with narrow cobbled streets, historic facades, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to stroll leisurely. Don't forget your camera; every corner is a picture-postcard treat.

Beautiful places of interest in Badalona, to walk and see

3. 🏙️ Badalona Center

Modern life pulses in its urban center. Here, cafés, local businesses, and contemporary architecture mingle with cultural venues like the Teatre Zorrilla and the Can Casacuberta Library.

4. 🌊 Sea Street

Badalona's most iconic shopping street. Stroll along this pedestrian street lined with shops, restaurants, and ice cream parlors while you feel the sea breeze that announces the proximity of the Mediterranean.

5. 🌉 Pont del Petroli

One of the city's photographic icons. This former industrial pier is now a panoramic promenade overlooking the sea with spectacular views, ideal for watching the sunrise or simply relaxing.

6. 🌿 Can Solei i Ca l'Arnús Park

A green oasis among palm trees, ponds, and fairytale paths. Perfect for a picnic, a nap in the grass, or a stroll steeped in history: its origins date back to the 19th century.

Abandoned Secret Historical Park, Badalona, Barcelona
One of the most beautiful, idyllic and secret corners in Badalona is the Can Solei i Ca l'Arnús Park, a must for visitors to this coastal city, and often a great unknown.

7. 🧱 La Plana Air Raid Shelter

A little-known but deeply moving corner. This Civil War refuge offers insight into Badalona's living memory and its strength during dark times.

8. 🎭 l'Escorxador Cultural Center

A former slaughterhouse converted into an alternative cultural space. If you're lucky, you might be able to catch exhibitions, concerts, or activities showcasing the city's creative soul.

9. 🎨 Cultural Factory

A dynamic space for contemporary art and local creation. Ideal for discovering new projects, meeting emerging artists, or participating in creative workshops.

10. 🛍️ Wham! Vintage Store Antiques, Records, Fashion and Bookstore

interior window of a vintage store in Badalona, Barcelona
The Vintage & Retro Wham! boutique concept store is a must-see for tourists and visitors if they don't want to miss some of the city's most beautiful shops, all located in the Barri del Progrés neighborhood.

Located in the heart of the city, Wham! Vintage Store It is an essential stop for lovers of collecting, nostalgia and pieces with history. From toys retro and vinyl until unique antiquesThis store is a time capsule where every object has a story to tell. Its quaint aesthetic and careful selection have made it a place of cultural interest for curious people and tourists.


Badalona is booming, and now more than ever it deserves to be explored. If you're passionate about destinations steeped in history and soul, don't hesitate: this city awaits you with open arms... and a vintage store that will make you dream.

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