Every BES WhatsApp group, and what each one is for
Barcelona English Speakers operates two WhatsApp communities, which between them contain 22 groups spanning subjects from flat-hunting to padel. This page sets out what each group is for, so you can choose the handful you want rather than joining the lot and muting most of them.
These groups cannot be joined individually from this page. Once you are in a community, you open it in WhatsApp and select the groups you want from the list provided there. Joining a community first is the only way in.
Every description listed here matches the one shown on the group itself within WhatsApp, so whatever you read below is what you will be joining. The icons belong to the groups themselves.
BES Lifestyle
The larger of the two communities, and the one most people join first. Living in Barcelona, and the practicalities that come with it.
🗣️ BCN English Speakers
A dedicated space to connect with fellow expats, share experiences about living in Barcelona, and meet new people.
🏡 BCN House & Home
A dedicated space to discuss home life in the city, from interior ideas and DIY to favourite recipes and domestic tips.
🤑 BCN Buy, Sell, Rent & Trade
A dedicated classifieds space for active community members to buy, sell, rent, and trade items or services. Posting is reserved for active members only.
💻 BCN Tech
A dedicated space to discuss all things digital and tech, covering everything from smartphones and smart homes to software and gadgets.
🚨 BCN News Flash
A dedicated space for real-time local updates, breaking news, and major events happening across Barcelona.
🏦 BCN Finance
A dedicated space to discuss personal finance, banking, mortgages, and crypto in Spain. Community discussion only; not financial advice.
🛩️ BCN Wanderlust
A dedicated space to share travel itineraries, local recommendations, flight deals, and tips from our international community.
💬 BCN Babel
A dedicated space to exchange language-learning tips, find practice partners, and discuss multilingual life in Barcelona.
⚽️ BCN Sports Talk
A dedicated space to discuss watching professional sports, from football and Formula 1 to rugby and beyond.
📚 BCN Book Club
A dedicated space to discuss books, share reading recommendations, and organise literary meet-ups.
📺 BCN Screen Time
A dedicated space to discuss films, television series, and streaming releases. Please keep the group spoiler-free.
💩 BCN Shitposts & Memes
A dedicated space to share casual humour, funny videos, and memes.
👪 BCN Parenting
A dedicated space for parents and parents-to-be in Barcelona to share advice, local resources, and family activities.
📰 News & Opinions (Non-BCN)
A dedicated space to debate international news, global politics, and current affairs outside of Barcelona.
👾 BCN Gamers
A dedicated space for gaming discussions of all kinds, from video games and esports to board games and tabletop sessions.
🏷️ BES Deals & Freebies
A dedicated space for active members to share discounts, ticket drops, freebies, and local deals. Reserved for active community members.
BES Social
Meeting people and doing things. Sport, music, walking, and the groups that organise them.
📆 BCN Meet-Ups
A dedicated space to organise casual gatherings and meet fellow members. Please keep all posts strictly focused on planning meet-ups.
🎶 BCN Music Lovers
A dedicated space to discuss tracks, bands, gigs, and festivals across Barcelona and beyond.
🥾 BCN Hiking & Nature
A dedicated space to plan trail walks, share scenic routes around Catalonia, and discuss outdoor gear.
🏐 BCN Play Sports
A dedicated space to find teammates, organise casual games, and play sports in Barcelona. (For watching and sports debates, please use BCN Sports Talk).
🎾 BCN Padel Hangout
A dedicated space to arrange pàdel matches, find playing partners, and book courts in and around Barcelona.
🕺 BCN Ravers
A dedicated space to discuss electronic music, from techno to drum & bass, and coordinate meet-ups for club nights and festivals.