Barcelona Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to the Heart of Catalonia
Barcelona is one of my favorite cities. It has the perfect mix of city, beach, culture and great food. I’ve been 3 times and every time it is a different experience. I recommend spending a couple of days in Barcelona then spending a couple of days on a nearby island. Here are my recs on what to do, eat and stay in Barcelona.
Restaurants
Bo de B Famous sandwich spot that lives up to the hype. Be prepared to wait in line and have cash.
Tapes Sant Miquel Easy walk-in tapas spot with a large patio to sit outside and in an easy to access location.
Bicos Restaurante My favorite restaurant in Barcelona. The scallop dish is phenomenal. A little outside the touristy area but worth it.
La Masala Cafe Cute cafe in a rustic setting. Perfect for breakfast
Cerveceria Catalana Great tapas spot that gets busy, so expect a wait. Known for their seafood and by lots of shopping
Cuines Santa Caterina Beautiful open restaurant located in Mercat de Santa Caterina
Gatsby Barcelona Fun spot for dinner or drinks and a show
Scallops at Bicos Restaurante
Where to Explore
Picasso Museum Easy museum that is worth checking out
La Sagrada Familia Absolutely breathtaking and a must do. Buy tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line or not being able to go if it sells out.
Mercado de La Boqueria The famous market. It gets busy, so get there early to actually be able to enjoy it
Mercat de Santa Caterina Smaller market that I found a lot more enjoyable since there were not a lot of tourists. The restaurant there is great as well.
Casa Batlló Worth checking out if you have time and want to do something different, but it should be pretty low on the list. Very touristy and nothing memorable except the visual experience at the end.
Ciutadella Park I recommend staying near this park, so you can enjoy waiting around before all the crowd.
The beach If you can make it to see the sunrise, it is worth it!
Barcelona at sunrise
Where to Stay
Yurbban Trafalgar In a great location and had a great rooftop pool. Lots of solo travelers to be able to meet others and enjoy their free happy hour
