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Spots between the mountain and the sea, Catalan income tax and beach rules, made for creators who live in Barcelona.

By Hanna P., VStudios assistant for OnlyFans · Updated on November 4, 2026.

The essentials

  • Sunset towards Collserola, sunrise over the sea: two good times to film every day.
  • 5 spots with views for Reels, from the Búnkers del Carmel to Bogatell beach.
  • In Catalonia the top regional bracket is 25.5%: combined top rate around 50%.
  • Interviews and street videos: Plaça de Catalunya and Portal de l'Àngel.

Barcelona has something few cities have: mountains behind and sea in front. The sun sets behind Collserola and rises over the Mediterranean, so you get two good moments to film every day. Here are the best spots for Reels, what you pay in IRPF (income tax) in Catalonia and what to know before filming on the beach. Sources for each fact are at the end of the page.

Spots to film Reels in Barcelona

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    Búnkers del Carmel

    Turó de la Rovira, Horta Guinardó · Best time: sunset

    A former anti-aircraft battery with a 360 degree view over the whole city and the sea. The classic Barcelona Reel at sunset.

    Tip: access has limited hours and it fills up; go on a weekday and check the opening hours first.

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    Montjuïc Castle

    Montjuïc, Sants Montjuïc · Best time: afternoon

    Walls and a direct view of the port and the sea. The castle stones give a textured background nobody else has.

    Tip: take the cable car up and film the ride as the intro of your Reel.

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    Tibidabo

    Sarrià Sant Gervasi · Best time: golden hour and dusk

    The highest point of the city, with the Sagrat Cor temple and the old Ferris wheel of the park. You see all of Barcelona down to the sea and, at dusk, the whole city lit up.

    Tip: combine one shot by day and another with the lights on to make a transition.

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    Bogatell beach

    Poblenou, Sant Martí · Best time: sunrise

    The sun rises over the sea and at that hour the beach is almost empty. Much calmer than Barceloneta.

    Tip: check the exact sunrise time and arrive 20 minutes early: the most beautiful light comes before the sun rises.

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    Carretera de les Aigües

    Collserola · Best time: morning

    A flat path halfway up the mountain with the whole city and the sea to one side. Perfect for walking or running Reels, in a day in my life format.

    Tip: film with the phone at chest height while you walk; moving shots keep people watching longer.

Where street interviews are filmed in Barcelona

Barcelona does not have a spot as fixed as Callao in Madrid, but street formats go where the most people pass. Plaça de Catalunya is the crossing of Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla de Catalunya, La Rambla and Portal de l'Àngel, and Portal de l'Àngel is one of the busiest shopping streets in the city, according to the city council.

On Passeig de Gràcia the Guardia Urbana even put up police tape in 2023 to stop dangerous selfies (Ara). And in August 2026 an incident with influencers filming on the Sagrada Família metro stairs went viral (que.es). The lesson: film on the pavement, never on the road, on escalators or in the metro.

So many people pass through Plaça de Catalunya and Portal de l'Àngel that it is easy to end up in the background of someone else's video. If you get stopped, or if you film someone yourself, first read what to ask and the rules before filming.

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What to know in Barcelona

  • Pickpockets: Barcelona is known for phone thefts on La Rambla, in the Barri Gòtic, in Barceloneta and in the metro. While you film, hold your phone firmly and do not leave your bag on the ground.
  • Filming permits: filming with your phone like any visitor does not usually need a permit. If you come with equipment, lights or several people, the city council may ask for authorisation. Inside Park Güell or the Sagrada Família, each site's own rules apply.
  • Beaches: the city has its own rules for beaches and nearby streets; for example, walking around the city in a swimsuit away from the beach can end in a fine. On the sand, only content suitable for social media and no strangers in the foreground.
  • Catalan and Spanish: all sorts of languages are spoken in the street. For your fans in Spain, a nod in Catalan can work in a Reel, but the chat goes in the fan's language.

Taxes: what changes in Catalonia

IRPF (income tax) has a state part, the same across the country, and a regional part. In Catalonia the regional scale runs from 9.5% to 25.5%, one of the highest. Adding both parts, the top marginal rate is around 50%, about five points more than in Madrid. That rate only applies to the part of your base above the last bracket, not to everything you earn in a year. There is no city income tax: it is decided by the State and the Generalitat.

What counts is where you have your tax residence, not where you film your Reels.

Registering as self employed (autónoma), the Seguridad Social (Social Security) contribution and the flat rate are the same across Spain. We explain it step by step in the guide to OnlyFans taxes in Spain.

Working with VStudios Consulting from Barcelona

With one morning at Bogatell and one afternoon at El Carmel you get Reels for the whole week. Our team schedules them and runs the chat in each fan's language. How to get from a Reel to your profile without losing followers is in the link in bio guide, and your fans' hours are on the Spain page.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best sunset in Barcelona for a Reel?

At the Búnkers del Carmel, with 360 degrees over the city. If you want somewhere less crowded, Tibidabo at dusk. For sunrise, any beach in Poblenou, such as Bogatell.

Do I pay more tax in Barcelona than in Madrid?

In the higher brackets, yes. The regional part in Catalonia goes up to 25.5% and in Madrid to 20.5%, so the combined top marginal rate is around 50% versus 45%. Confirm it with a gestoría (tax adviser).

Can I film with a drone in Barcelona?

Not in most of the city without authorisation: a large part is in airspace controlled by the airport. Check the AESA rules before flying.

Where are street interviews filmed in Barcelona?

Where the most people walk by: Plaça de Catalunya and Portal de l'Àngel. On Passeig de Gràcia and in the metro there is more control and more risk, so always film on the pavement.

Can I film in a swimsuit around Barcelona?

On the sand, yes, with content suitable for social media and no strangers in the foreground. Away from the beach, walking around the city in a swimsuit can end in a fine: change before going back onto the street.

Do my Reels have to be in Catalan?

No. In Barcelona people speak Catalan and Spanish, and a nod in Catalan can work with fans from Spain. The chat always goes in each fan's language.

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Sources and notes

Tax data approximate as of November 2026. This is not tax advice: for your own case, ask a gestoría (tax adviser).