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Barcelona Expat Communities
Looking for an English-speaking expat community in Barcelona? Whether you’re moving to Barcelona, already living here, or just visiting, our WhatsApp communities connect thousands of English speakers across the city.
From finding a flat and making friends to joining sports leagues, attending meetups, and getting local recommendations — there’s a group for everything. All communities are free to join and actively moderated.
BES Lifestyle — Barcelona Expat WhatsApp Group
The original Barcelona English Speakers community. A WhatsApp community for expats in Barcelona covering everyday life — housing, finance, parenting, recommendations, marketplace, and more. Over 2,000 members sharing tips and advice about living in Barcelona as an English speaker.
Includes groups: Main Chat, House & Home, Parenting, Finance, Book Club, Screen Time, Gamers, Wanderlust, Babel, Tech, Buy/Sell/Rent, News & Opinions, Sports Talk, Deals & Freebies, News Flash
BES Social — Barcelona Meetups & Events WhatsApp
The social arm of Barcelona English Speakers. A WhatsApp community for expats in Barcelona who want to meet people, join sports, attend events, and explore the city together. The best way to make friends in Barcelona’s English-speaking expat scene.
Includes groups: Meetup, Play Sports, Padel Hangout, Music Lovers, Hiking & Nature
Primavera Sound Barcelona — English Speakers Group
Planning to attend Primavera Sound? Connect with other English-speaking festival-goers in Barcelona. Share lineup tips, find people to go with, coordinate accommodation, and make the most of Primavera Sound together.
Bizcelona — Barcelona Business & Entrepreneurs Network
A professional networking community for English-speaking entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners in Barcelona. Discuss taxes, autónomos, coworking, hiring, and doing business in Catalonia.
About Barcelona Expat WhatsApp Communities
Barcelona English Speakers (BES) is the largest WhatsApp community for English-speaking expats in Barcelona, Spain. Founded to help newcomers settle into life in Barcelona, BES connects people looking for flatshares, language exchanges, hiking groups, restaurant recommendations, and much more. Whether you’re a digital nomad, student, or long-term resident, our expat WhatsApp groups are the quickest way to plug into Barcelona’s international community. All groups are free, moderated, and welcoming.
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