How it took me so long to create this page is a mystery. After living in Barcelona in 2003 (and returning several times since), I consider the city my second home.
Here are a few of my favorite things:
SEE
- Sagrada Familia (the most breathtaking church ever & my favorite place in the city)
- Parc Guell (best panoramic views of Barcelona)
- La Pedrera (Casa Mila)/Casa Batllo (two of Gaudi’s most famous sites)
- Plaza Espanya (night time fountain & light show)
- Barrio Gotico (the Gothic quarter with a beautiful cathedral & cloisters)
- Barceloneta/Port Vell (restaurants & shopping by day, clubs & discos by night)
- Port Olimpic (the 1992 Olympic site has been taken over by restaurants for posh beachfront dining)
DO
- Las Ramblas (stroll the lively street packed with vendors & tourists from Plaza Catalunya to the Port)
- Plaza Reial (dine outside at one of the cafes in this square located just off Las Ramblas)
- Parc de la Ciutadella (picnic in this scenic park, rent row boats, visit the zoo)
- Camp Nou (see FC Barca play live)
- Monjuic (take the funicular or hike to the top of the hill) and see the Olympic stadium while you’re up there)
- Paseo de Gracia (the avenue for those looking for high end shopping)
- Barceloneta beach (lounge in the sand)
EAT
- La Boqueria (open market on Las Ramblas)
- Barceloneta
- Port Olimpic
- Paseo de Gracia
DRINK