Barcelona Travel Guide
As many of you know, I have spent a year living in Barcelona and previous to that have visited this beautiful city countless times. This being said, I now know the city like the back of my hand and have curated quite a list of things to see, do, eat and drink. I have kept the descriptions short and sweet in order for you to keep a little pocket guide to take with you on your trip, I hope you find it useful!
Getting around
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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
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Aerobus - catch the aerobus from straight outside the terminal - only 10€ return journey and drops you off straight at catalunya square
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FREENOW - best taxi app
Things to do/Things to see
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Sagrada Familia - do the tour
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Sercotel Rosellon Hotel - rooftop terrace for incredible views - book a week in advance at 12pm
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Hotel Colon - gothic quarter rooftop bar - amazing view of the cathedral
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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
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Free walking tour - a great way to see all of the sights and get bearings on the city
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Ramblas - La Boqueria market
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Arc de Triomphe and Ciutadella park - can hire rowing boats
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The Hoxton Poblenou Rooftop - beautiful views, especially at sunset - also serve tacos
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Cathedral and gothic quarter
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Tibidabo - a bit further out but amazing views
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Magic fountain - night display
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Barceloneta beach - do at sunrise as well - paddleboarding
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Bunkers - for sunset
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Palo Alto Market - first weekend of every month - street food
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Parc Güell
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Castelldefels beach - bit further out but a lot quieter - get R2 train to Castelldefels Playa stop
Restaurants & Bars
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Tapeo - amazing tapas - squid stuffed with vegetables was my fave
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Cuitat Comtal - really good tapas - get the honey cod and “angry eggs” (cabraeos)
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Benzina - bit expensive but really good Italian
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Peix Vela - incredible seafood, paella and view of the beach - get the clams, crispy seabass and lobster croquetas
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La Pepita- get the marinated duck and aubergine fritters
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Pepa Bar - great natural wine bar - also do good small plates
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Spicy - Asian fusion - get the prawns and sake mushrooms!!
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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.
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Hardware Societe - the best brunch I've ever had - pork belly and eggs, or anything on the menu tbh
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Brugarol - incredible!!! - Japanese tapas with a twist
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El Xampanyet - amazing Southern Spain style tapas bar - get there early, always a queue - great atmosphere
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Contracorrent Bar - family-owned wine bar and Italian/Catalan style tapas - highly recommend
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Maleducat - perfect for a nice occasion - seasonal dishes with a Catalan twist
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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
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Soma - Italian/Spanish tapas
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Bobby’s Free - speakeasy (hidden bar)
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Bacaro - Italian
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Silan - Middle Eastern
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El Born area - for cute, small bars and good drinks
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Mayura - Indian - chicken wings are amazing
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Boa-Bao - Asian fusion
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Antic Teatre - cute courtyard drinks in the gothic quarter
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Negroni - good cocktails
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Bar Torpedo - really good burgers and sandwiches
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LABALABUSTA - another great Middle Eastern - lovely atmosphere
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Gats -really nice restaurant just off La Rambla for drinks or a bite to eat
Have a great time and be sure to message to let me know if you visited any of my recommendations!


