Barcelona explorer travel guide

Let’s explore Barcelona: ultimate travel bucket list

Sited between the sea and the mountains with history among the oldest and the finest architecture, pristine beaches, and a cosmopolitan vibe, Barcelona is a great choice on the list of best cities of Europe and a superior destination to enjoy everything in one place.

Things not to miss in Barcelona

Take a jaw-dropping view of Sagrada Família by Andoni Gaudí and appreciate the 140 years of work.

Walk along 4,5 km of Barcelona’s coastline and chill out on the beach sipping a refreshing cocktail.

Stroll in La Rambla, the city’s most famous boulevard, and follow the tempting smell of waffles.

Enjoy the best city views at Gaudí’s Park Güell, and don’t miss the serpentine benches, colonnades, and sculptures.

Taste fresh fruit and olives in La Boqueria market, a bustling spot for already 200 years

Take a cultural tour of the Picasso Museum or find 4000 tiles of photos forming a 26-foot mural of a kiss.

Eat like a local in Barcelona

Hang out in Barcelona xiringuitos (beach bars) with mouth-watering seafood. Choose Xiringuito Escriba, Pela Vela, or La Deliciosa or all of them in turn.

Find bite-sized tidbits in one of Barcelona’s best tapas bars – Sagardi restaurant and tapas bar near popular attractions or El Xampanyet, a friendly tapas tavern.

Enjoy the authentic ambiance, hot pintxos, and the Morcilla de durgos (black pudding with rice) in Maitea Taberna.

For fine dining, visit Disfrutar with Mediterranean cuisine and two Michelin stars.

Taste Spanish vermouth in Morro Fi, a petite vermouth bar that serves a bittersweet drink with olive and orange slices.

Choose your craft beer from 30 taps in BierCab, and don’t forget to try the extra-spicy patatas.

Where to stay in Barcelona

Enjoy your rest in Serras Barcelona, a 5-star high- rated hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter overlooking the sea.

The loft-style 4-star Hotel Brummell, with modern furniture and yoga classes, is a great place to feel the mood of Barcelona.

Find the perfect balance of style and comfort at an affordable price in Comfort Barcelona Rooms 3-star guest house.

If you are tight on your budget, Rodamón Hostel is the best for couples and solo travelers.

Find idyll in the luxurious Boutique Hotel Davallada in Sitges beach resort near Barcelona.

Barcelona hotels map with prices

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