Watch Live Flamenco

Not only you will be watching a to-die-for traditional Flamenco performance, but you will be seated at the impressive Palau de la Musica Catalan “Palace of Music”, where people go on guided tours only to marvel at its architecture and interior design. Another option is to watch it in a Tablao.

Beach Fun

When in Barcelona, you must take a dip at the Mediterranean Sea, well you can also have a beach massage by one of the masseuses hanging around there.

Did you know that? In Barcelona it’s against the law to wear your bathing suit on public streets.

Catalan Cuisine

Savour Catalan cuisine at its best; Tapas, Paella, Seafood are just some of the highlights. And where better can you have a taste of them all other than La Boqueria Food Market?!!

A recommended place to eat authentic Catalan Cuisine at affordable prices is “Les Quinze Nits” at Plaça Reial, don’t get scared by their endless waiting queues, you will be surprised to be seated in 10 to 20 minutes.

Gaudi’s Art

Visit the unfinished La Sagrada Familia Basilica; which has been under construction since 1882, and is “expected” to be finished in 2026, well 144 years after construction works started!!!

Park Guell, Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, and all of Gaudi’s masterpieces, because the beauty of Barcelona lies in that!

The Aquarium

The Aquarium; which is one of Europe’s largest and the most important Museum of Marine Science of the Mediterranean.

Sagrat Cor & Mt. Tibidabo

The Sagrat Cor “The Sacred Heart” Church has the Spanish version of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ The Redeemer on top of it. Mount Tibidabo is the best place to see the city of Barca from above, not only but also is home to Tibidabo Amusement Park dating back to the 1880’s where you can still enjoy some rides…Fancy that!

Let Yourself Get Lost

Walk La Ramblas, explore La Boqueria Food Market, shop at Passeig de Gràcia, chillout at Plaça Reial, without forgetting to party hard at one of the coolest party capitals of Europe.

BONUS TIPS

• La Roca Village is a famous designers outlet near Barcelona
• Maremagnum Shopping Center located near Barcelona Port is open every dayy including Sunday from 10 AM till 10 PM
• Orxata drink is a must try
• Seafood is best eaten at the restaurants near the coast, and not those touristy ones near the port
• Beware of pickpockets, and it’s advisable not to walk alone at night
• Be cautious when selecting your area of stay

Have we got you excited to add this charming city to your travel list?!! Book your summer vacation in Barcelona right here or Paris & Barcelona altogether 😉

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About the Author

Passainte Assem

A former lawyer, travel junkie and adventurer from head to toe. Whether broke or out of vacation time, always on the lookout for the next destination. Keen to share her travel stories, planning tips and photographs to give you a real sense of place.