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Getting around

• Metro - we get around everywhere using the metro - only one euro per journey (buy the Tcasual/T10 ticket) - use google maps to work out which line to get on and use the machine at the metro station to buy - you can also use the tickets on the buses

• Aerobus - catch the aerobus from straight outside the terminal - only 10€ return journey and drops you off straight at catalunya square 

• FREENOW - best taxi app

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Things to do/Things to see

• Sagrada Familia - do the tour

• Sercotel Rosellon Hotel - rooftop terrace for incredible views - book a week in advance at 12pm 

• Hotel Colon - gothic quarter rooftop bar - amazing view of the cathedral 

• Montserrat - full day - get the train from Placa España - incredible views and you can do a few different hikes or just get the train - wouldn’t recommend when it’s super hot 

• Free walking tour - a great way to see all of the sights and get bearings on the city

• Ramblas - La Boqueria market 

• Arc de Triomphe and Ciutadella park - can hire rowing boats 

• The Hoxton Poblenou Rooftop - beautiful views, especially at sunset - also serve tacos

• Cathedral and gothic quarter

• Tibidabo - a bit further out but amazing views

• Magic fountain - night display 

• Barceloneta beach - do at sunrise as well - paddleboarding

• Bunkers - for sunset 

• Palo Alto Market - first weekend of every month - street food  

• Parc Güell

• Castelldefels beach - bit further out but a lot quieter - get R2 train to Castelldefels Playa stop

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Restaurants & Bars

• Tapeo - amazing tapas - squid stuffed with vegetables was my fave 

• Cuitat Comtal - really good tapas - get the honey cod and “angry eggs” (cabraeos)

• Benzina - bit expensive but really good Italian 

• Peix Vela - incredible seafood, paella and view of the beach - get the clams, crispy seabass and lobster croquetas

• La Pepita- get the marinated duck and aubergine fritters

• Pepa Bar - great natural wine bar - also do good small plates 

• Spicy - Asian fusion - get the prawns and sake mushrooms!!

• El National - soooo worth a visit!! - a hidden gem - you can sit at the bar and grab a drink & snack or book one of the restaurants.

• Hardware Societe - the best brunch I've ever had - pork belly and eggs, or anything on the menu tbh

• Brugarol - incredible!!! - Japanese tapas with a twist

• El Xampanyet - amazing Southern Spain style tapas bar - get there early, always a queue - great atmosphere

• Contracorrent Bar - family-owned wine bar and Italian/Catalan style tapas - highly recommend

• Maleducat - perfect for a nice occasion - seasonal dishes with a Catalan twist

• Acero - unreal burgers in born - only downside is not much seating (bar only and sometimes even that is closed) but if you're around that area I'd highly recommend it for a lunch spot

• Soma - Italian/Spanish tapas

• Bobby’s Free - speakeasy (hidden bar)

• Bacaro - Italian 

• Silan - Middle Eastern 

• El Born area - for cute, small bars and good drinks

• Mayura - Indian - chicken wings are amazing 

• Boa-Bao - Asian fusion 

• Antic Teatre - cute courtyard drinks in the gothic quarter 

• Negroni - good cocktails 

• Bar Torpedo - really good burgers and sandwiches

• LABALABUSTA - another great Middle Eastern - lovely atmosphere

• Gats -really nice restaurant just off La Rambla for drinks or a bite to eat

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Have a great time and be sure to message to let me know if you visited any of my recommendations!