Barcelona
Gaudí, tapas, beaches, and the most beautiful block in the world
Barcelona is a city that seduces on sight. The surreal genius of Gaudí's architecture, the long tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes, and a beach just minutes from the city centre. Add world-class food - from market stalls to Michelin stars - and a culture that treats lunch as a two-hour ceremony, and you understand why people come for a weekend and stay for a decade.
- 01Pan con tomate
- 02Patatas bravas at Bar Tomás
- 03Seafood paella in Barceloneta
- 04Vermouth at a traditional bar
Book Sagrada Família tickets online months in advance - it sells out.
Dinner rarely starts before 9pm. Embrace the schedule.
Pickpockets are common on Las Ramblas - stay alert.
Free walking tours of the Gothic Quarter depart daily from Plaça Reial.
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Sagrada Família sells out 3-4 weeks in advance in summer
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