Be a local in Barcelona
Be a local in Barcelona
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This guide is inspired by people, like me, who like to know a place from the inside. Touring as a local and discovering a city is an art and here I am for you to do it in the best way, with local places to eat and visit. I will introduce you to another Barcelona, its neighborhoods, its local spots and hidden treasures.
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01. Gracia
The bohemian neighborhood with the most essence of Barcelona, with its workshops, artisans and locals.

Vila de Gràcia
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Here is where usually people have a coffee, a beer, a "bocata" or just sit for a while and appreciate the views. Gracia has many mini squares inside to walk around.
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Plaça del Sol
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Plaça de la Virreina
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1a. To visit

Casa Vicens Gaudí
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Park Güell
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Casa Pàdua
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Verdi Park Barcelona
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1b. To eat
Classic tapas, local places to live the catalan city

Tasta Gràcia
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Pepa Tomate
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Xurreria Trebol
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Raspall
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La Gracienca
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Bar Bodega Quimet
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La Pubilla
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Bar la Camila
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Viblioteca - Restaurant Gràcia Barcelona
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1c. Have a coffee or take away to walk by the city

PastéBCN
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Sotaque Cafè
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Nabucco Tiramisu
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El Noa Noa
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Les Filles Cafè
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1d. Let's have a drink... or a vermouth!

CASA FIGARI // Bar de Jazz
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ELEPHANTA GINBAR COCTELERIA
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El Villa - Vermuteria del mar
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Bodega Marín - Tapas, Wine and Vermouth Bar
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1e. To stay:

Hotel Casa Fuster
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The hotel is an architectural jewel, with many amenities, services and attention. It has a terrace where you can appreciate Gracia and Diagonal
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Casa Gràcia
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rocio Mancinelli
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I'm Rocío, I live in Barcelona and my main hobby is to travel and discover new places such as cities, towns, restaurants, cafes, stores... I have studied trend research and communication: two tools that help me a lot to design trips, itineraries and to give the advice that best suits you! With me you will have a personalized and original itinerary.
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Soy Rocío, vivo en Barcelona y mi hobby principal es viajar y descubrir nuevos lugares como ciudades, pueblos, restaurantes, cafés, tiendas... He estudiado investigación de tendencias y comunicación: dos herramientas que me sirven mucho para diseñar viajes, itinerarios y para dar el asesoramiento que mejor vaya contigo! Conmigo tendrás un itinerario personalizado y original.
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