Gaudir Més

Gaudir Més is a program run by the Barcelona City Council that provides benefits and access to cultural and recreational activities for residents. It's newsworthy because of recent changes affecting access to Park Güell. Previously, the Gaudir Més program allowed anyone over 16 to enter Park Güell for free, creating a loophole exploited by tourists to avoid paying the 18-euro entrance fee. To address this, the city council has removed Park Güell from the Gaudir Més program's offerings. This aims to prevent tourists from entering during time slots reserved for local residents and ensure they pay the required fee. The move is intended to reclaim the park for Barcelona residents and reduce overcrowding caused by tourism, emphasizing the program's role in balancing tourist access with the needs of the local community.