You probably know a bit about Barcelona, the timeless Mediterranean city and one of the most popular travel destinations in Spain (and in the world as well), but probably not so deep as to have had the opportunity to discover hidden niches, live like the locals do, or try the authentic Catalan cuisine. There are always plenty of good travel deals to and from Barcelona, making it a great place to go on a budget!
If you don’t want to end up like the “guiris” (foreigners) who spend their time walking up and down the Rambla drinking sangria and eating an expensive and not so traditional paella, read our tips on 30 things to do in Barcelona and watch the Barcelona Travel Guide video!
1. Wander the streets and squares of the Born and the Gothic Quarter and discover their hidden secrets.
Tip: Go to “Plaça Sant Miquel” and find the monument which is an homage to Castellers also known as human towers.
2. Walk down Passeig de Gracia and admire the many architectural works of art of Antoni Gaudi.
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Tip: Don’t forget to visit the “House of Bones”, officially known as Casa Batlló. The house is open to visitors 365 days a year from 9am to 9pm. The whole block (between calle Aragó and calle Consell de Cent) is called Block of Discord and there are other popular buildings such as Casa Amatller and Casa Llò Morera.
3.Skate (or walk) the Paseo Maritimo from the Barceloneta beach until the end of the Forum.
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Tip: Stop by the beach bar commonly known as “chiringuito” for one mojito (or two!).
4. Have a drink at the Bar Marsella, the oldest in the city, and once a second home to Hemingway.
Tip: Drink a glass of absinthe, which is the typical drink in this bar. Besides Hemingway, there were other popular artists that also visited Bar Marsella, such as Picasso, Gaudi and Dalí.
5. See a free exhibition in Palau Robert (on Passeig de Gracia) or one of the many galleries in the city.
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And now you… What do you recommend to see, do, or eat in Barcelona? Let us know in the comments below your favorite things to do in Barcelona!
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Nice list! I grew up and lived in Barcelona until a year ago, so if you’re planning a trip, you may want to visit my blog Barcelona XL to get my personal, non-mainstream recommendations on what to see, do, eat and more!
Breakfast at 07.00am in La Boqueria is a must!
Having lived in Barcelona for few months in summer I definitely agree with you about beaches. To find the best beaches you need to go further than Barceloneta. Working in an event company in London I have attended many travel events and I learnt that about beaches. Barceloneta is always full of people.
I would also add to Parc Guell that you can find some amazing viewpoints of all the city.
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Great list – Another tip could be going to the Bunker on the Carmel Hill and from there enjoy the views over the city with the Mediterranean Sea on the horizon – Park Güell is as mentioned not for free anymore so book your ticket – the bunker is for free. I would strongly recommend everbody to book their tickets to all the sights that you would like to visit – book them before arrival to save queue time.
During my next Barcelona trip i would definitely like to explore all of these places. I also want to say thanks for discussing this wonderful post with us..
Thank you very much. I agree with your article, this really helped me. I appreciate your help. Thanks a lot. Good website.
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This article is very detailed and informative on this topic, thanks for sharing!
Buddhist travel india
Nice list! I grew up and lived in Barcelona until a year ago, so if you’re planning a trip, you may want to visit my blog Barcelona XL to get my personal, non-mainstream recommendations on what to see, do, eat and more!
Breakfast at 07.00am in La Boqueria is a must!
Having lived in Barcelona for few months in summer I definitely agree with you about beaches. To find the best beaches you need to go further than Barceloneta. Working in an event company in London I have attended many travel events and I learnt that about beaches. Barceloneta is always full of people.
I would also add to Parc Guell that you can find some amazing viewpoints of all the city.
Thomas @ Jorlio.com
Great list – Another tip could be going to the Bunker on the Carmel Hill and from there enjoy the views over the city with the Mediterranean Sea on the horizon – Park Güell is as mentioned not for free anymore so book your ticket – the bunker is for free. I would strongly recommend everbody to book their tickets to all the sights that you would like to visit – book them before arrival to save queue time.
During my next Barcelona trip i would definitely like to explore all of these places. I also want to say thanks for discussing this wonderful post with us..