Barcelona Beat
Day 1 - Morning
We will breath in fresh and sea breeze in the most sunny part of the city: La Barceloneta
It can be reached with public transports (L4 metro line - Barceloneta stop, bus line 59 and 47 - stop Pepe Rubianes or bus line V15 - stop Pg Joan de Borbó) or even with a nice 30-mins walk.
If the weather allows, go for a swim. Otherwise, we will enjoy a refreshing walk along the seaside.
In Sicily we say that the sea breeze makes you hungry so after the long walk or swim, you deserved your lunch.
Of course the guest star is the paella. Enjoy it by the sea in one of the arrocerías suggested (prices ranging from 20 to 35 euros per person. Be mindful that restaurants usually serves paella for 2 people minimium).
Day 1 - Afternoon
We will dive into the heart of Barcelona, visiting the main attractions.
After our lunch we are ready to rumble, get back to the city centre as you prefer (walking or by public transports).
We will start from Plaça de Catalunya, reachable by 4 metro lines (L1, L3, L6, and L7) and several buses. It is considered the city's center, where Ciutat Vella meets the Eixample.
From here, we will follow in the footsteps of Gaudí: Casa Batlló, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, and Casa Vicens (in this order). All three houses are visitable with a ticket.
The walk is about 40 minutes. From here, I recommend culminating the Gaudí tour with Park Güell. To access the park, you need a ticket, which I recommend purchasing in advance, as they are hard to find on the same day.
Day 1 - Night
After dining at one of the suggested restaurants, it's time to experience the nightlife! Barcelona is chosen by thousands of tourists for its nightlife, and one of the best spots to enjoy a great drink is El Bosc de Les Fades, in the Barrio Gotic (cocktails are around 10 euros and they also offer a nice selection of beers and tapas).
Day 2 - Morning
Our second day begins on La Rambla, the iconic avenue of the city. This can be easily reached with the metro (lines L1, L3 and L4) and several bus lines since there are plenty of stops.
After a stroll, at Plaça de Catalunya we will turn and head towards the Arc de Triomf, from which one of the most beautiful parks in the city starts: Parc de la Ciutadella.
Then, in order, we will head towards the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Barcelona Cathedral (which is not the Sagrada Familia!), Plaça Reial and the Barrio Gotic, where I strongly suggest wandering aimlessly - it's an exhilarating experience.
After all this walking, we will surely be hungry. So why not head to the Mercado de la Boqueria? Here we can sample some typical dishes and experience the bustling atmosphere of one of the most beautiful markets in Europe.
Day 2 - Afternoon
The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the Sagrada Familia (metro lines L2 and L5). It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world! Designed by Antoni Gaudí it is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. As Park Güell for Sagrada Familia too I strongly suggest buying tickets in advance.
Day 2 - Night
For tonight I recommend a speakeasy (nearest metro stop: Jaume I, line L4) and I do not want to spoil the surprise, so just trust me and just go to the address! You will let me know 😊
Day 3 - Morning
Free morning, no specific suggestions. Maybe football fans would love to visit the Camp Nou where Messi crafted his magic or you prefer to do some shopping.
Day 3 - Afternoon
One of the most beautiful bars in Barcelona, in my opinion, is Bar Marsella. Here, time seems to have stood still. The majority agrees in awarding this establishment the title of the oldest bar in Barcelona, indeed glasses began clinking in this establishment back in 1820! The dominant colors are brown and orange, while the furniture evokes a bohemian and retro French style.
After an invigorating absinth shot, we can move to the most astonishing place in Barcelona, the Fuente Mágica de Montjuïc. You can head to Plaça de Espanya and walk to the fountain. Here is a fountain where beautiful light and water shows take place every hour. Please be careful and check hours and functioning of the fountain. Lately it has been temporarily shutdown as a measure to save water due to drought restrictions.
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