¿Are you looking for retiring in Barcelona? Here we explain you some things you must know.

Retirement is a very beautiful stage in people’s lives, in fact, for many it can mean a change of scenery. And what better than moving to Barcelona for it?

This stage is about retirement from working life either due to age or for other reasons. In case you are retired and want to change your home, Barcelona will be a very good option for it because it has many things to offer you. Do you want to discover them? At Bcn Advisors we tell you about them below!

What can Barcelona offer you if you are retired?

It is clear that Barcelona offers many activities no matter how old you are. In fact, discounts are also offered to senior citizens and retirees with the intention that they leave their homes and enjoy the wonderful metropolitan city.

Discover the main activities for retirees below!

‘’Tarjeta Rosa’’

“Tarjeta Rosa” is issued by the Barcelona City Council and is given to all people over 60 years of age or who are retired. With this card, older people can enjoy many discounts in different establishments (such as beauty, cinema, bookstores…). In addition, they can take public transport for a very cheap price.

To get this card you will only have to go to the town hall or request it through the Town Hall website. That easy!

Occasional activities of the Barcelona City Council

Barcelona City Council carries out a wide variety of activities for the elderly. For example: they subsidize trips and organize conferences dedicated to the elderly, as well as workshops, language courses, wine tastings… Everything you can imagine!

Group tours

At this point you will have already realized that it is possible to carry out any type of activity for retirees in Barcelona. Unlike other countries, where older people have to pay excessive amounts to go on a trip, in Barcelona (and in all the communities of Spain) there is a program called IMSERSO with which retirees can go on a trip for several days at a very cheap price. In fact, it is one of their favorite activities since these trips are organized in groups and are a great opportunity to make friends.

‘’Casals’’

A casal is a space that is part of the Barcelona City Council. There are 56 centers located throughout the Barcelona metropolitan area.

In these places, activities for the elderly are carried out every day. Such as: bingo, meals, board games, sports, dance contest and many other activities.

To attend a casal you will have to pay an annual or monthly fee (which is usually very cheap and accessible to everyone) although there are also some that are free.

“Go by bike” program

This is another of the activities promoted by the Barcelona City Council. It is a pilot program that collaborates with Biciclot.

The goal is that older people can enjoy the sensation of riding a bicycle but without having to make physical effort (since many do not have the capacity to do so). For this, there are volunteers who walk older people with an electric tricycle.

Feel young again in Barcelona!

“Canta Gran” Program

If one of your skills is singing or you just like it, you can also participate in the Christmas concert that is held every year. It is a choir organized by the Barcelona City Council and takes place in the Auditori de Barcelona.

Best neighbourhoods for retired people in Barcelona

During the retirement stage, the most frequent thing is to look for an area to live that is calm and safe at the same time. Luckily, at Bcn Advisors we are specialists in each one of the neighborhoods of Barcelona, so we can offer our clients what best suits their lifestyle.

In this case, we are going to talk about the best neighborhoods in Barcelona for retirees.

L’Eixample

L’Eixample is a district that stands out for its safety and tranquility. In addition, it is next to the center and is very well connected to all areas of Barcelona, so if you need to get around.

In addition, it is a very touristy area and there is much to see and do, such as going to the ”Arc de Triomf” or the ”Ciutadella” park.

Born

El Born is in the center of “Ciutat Vella” district. It is also a very quiet area as well as historical. In addition, it is well known for its market, as well as for its variety of shops and restaurants.

Gràcia

Gràcia is considered one of the most familiar neighborhoods in Barcelona. At the same time it is also very safe and pedestrian. In this you can find all the services you need without having to move too far from the neighborhood.

Poblenou

This neighborhood is recognized as the safest in all of Barcelona. It is a few minutes from downtown and is a residential area that has a lot of tranquility. It has a very large shopping center as well as cinemas, a promenade and the ”Rambla Poblenou”, ideal for a drink.

If you are retired and want to find your ideal home in Barcelona or help a relative to do so, do not hesitate to trust in the professionalism and transparency of Bcn Advisors!

Retiring in Barcelona