Let’s take a look at which are the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona by visitor numbers.
Barcelona has some great tourist attractions to visit in the city. We take a look at the 2022 visitor numbers for some of the most visited attractions in Barcelona. As the pandemic ends, and life returns to normal, tourists are returning is their millions to Barcelona. We have prepared a top 10 list to see which are the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona.
Just like any other top 10 list, you may agree or not agree with your favorite Barcelona attractions positions. We would love to hear your thoughts, so if you agree or not, please leave a comment in the comments sections below. We will update this list as soon as we get more visitor numbers. Not only that, but we will come back each year and update the rankings depending on each year’s visitor numbers for each Barcelona attraction.
No. 1 Barcelona’s Beaches 11 million visitors
It comes as no surprise that the most visited tourist attraction in Barcelona is it beaches, with 11 million visitors each year. Barcelona has many beaches to visit, with the most popular between Barceloneta and The Forum. Fantastic sunshine, crystal clear blue sea and golden sands have persuaded more 11 million visitors in 2022 to visit Barcelona’s beaches.
No. 2 Park Güell 4.2 million visitors
Gaudí’s popularity recently continues to soar. The Catalan architect seems to becoming a Barcelona celebrity as his lives works become must-see attractions for all that arrive in Barcelona. Park Güell is an urban park like no other in the world, a true masterpiece of Catalan modernism. The park, the buildings, and the open space means there is never a better way of exploring Gaudï’s talents than Park Güell. So, Park Güell is the most visited tourist attraction in Barcelona that was purpose built.
No. 3 Sagrada Familia 3.7 million visitors
Towering over Barcelona is Gaudí’s masterpiece, The Sagrada Família Church. After more than 100 years, it is still to be completed, however most of it is almost constructed. The Sagrada Família on the outside is remarkable and on the inside, simply breathtaking. There is a good reason 3.7 million people want to visit a church, simply because there is nothing that compares to the beauty of the Sagrada Família.
No. 4 Magic Fountain of Montjuïc 2.5 million vistors
On average, about 2.5 million visitors will watch the nearly 100-year-old fountains perform their magic. The magic Fountains of Montjuïc were built for the 1929 internation exhibition and still perform to this very day. More than 2.5 million visitors enjoy the fountains each year. This makes the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc one of the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona.
No. 5 Barcelona Aquarium 1.5 million visitors
One of the largest aquariums in Europe, more than 1.5 million tourists visited Barcelona Aquarium in 2022. The aquarium is in the Port Vell area at the bottom of La Rambla. Over 450 species can be viewed in the aquarium, and you can view sharks walking through the 80-meter-long glass tunnel.
No. 6 Casa Batllo 1 million visitors
Casa Batllo in the L’Exiample district of Barcelona continues to attract more visitors each year. Over 1 million visitors visited Casa Batllo last year. Casa Batllo is probably the finest modernist building in Barcelona and a delight to visit. Another good example of Gaudí”s amazing spirit that continues to live on in Barcelona.
No. 7 Casa Mila 1 million visitors
Another Gaudí attraction with over 1 million visitors during 2022. The Casa Mila is considered one of the best modernist buildings in Barcelona, along with Casa Batllo. It is for this reason that both of Gaudí’s modernist buildings attract a combined 2 million visitors. This highlights the popularity of Antoni Gaudí to bringing tourists to Barcelona.
No. 8 The Picasso Museum 794,000 Visitors
The art of Pablo Picasso still fascinates travelers to Barcelona, with nearly 800,000 visitors to the Pablo Picasso Museum in 2022. Although the museum doesn’t display his most iconic pieces, it still has some rare art works that include paintings from his earlier years. The Pablo Picasso Museum is within the El Born district of Barcelona.
No. 9 Barcelona Zoo 740,000 Visitors
Barcelona Zoo has been a popular tourist attraction for many years. During last year, it hosted over 740,000 visitors, making it the 8th most visited attraction in Barcelona. The zoo seems as popular as ever as tourists and visitors continue to enjoy the vast range of animals on show.
No. 10 Tibidabo Amusement Park 620,000 Visitors
Tibidabo Amusement Park is a historic and unique family amusement park on the Tibidabo hill. At 10th place on the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona with 620,000 visitors in 2022. Due to the fact it is in a difficult location, we feel it would have many more visitors if it were closer to the center of Barcelona. However, Tibidabo Amusement Park is one of a kind, and well worth a visit.
Our Final Thoughts About The Most Visited Tourist Attractions In Barcelona
One thing that stands out on our top ten list of the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona is Gaudí. The popularity of Antoni Gaudí for the city of Barcelona is quite remarkable. If you add up all the Gaudí attractions around Barcelona, I estimate the visitor numbers would be more than the 11 million that visit the beaches of Barcelona. The Gaudí tourist revenue for Barcelona’s economy and habitants will be quite remarkable. It is touching to see that a man who gave so much for Barcelona, still does through his amazing projects that delight tourists each year.
Of course, many others of the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona fare well also. The Picasso Museum still attracts almost 800, 000 visitors and has the highest visitor number of any museum in Barcelona. The Barcelona Aquarium tops the family attraction lost in terms of visitors at 1.5 million. Not forgetting the fantastic Magic Fountain of Montjüic with 2.5 million visitors each year as the top free purpose-built attraction in Barcelona.
