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Planning a holiday to Barcelona soon? This guide will fill you in on everything you need to know to have an enjoyable holiday in one of Spain’s most dynamic and historic cities. Salut!
From hostels to luxury hotels: where to rest your head
If you are looking to experience Barcelona on a shoestring, we recommend checking into Hostel One Paralelo.
It offers free dinners, an intensely social atmosphere, dorms with thick, comfy mattresses – all for the reasonable price of £19 a night for an eight-person mixed room.
If you are looking for the best of the best when it comes to accommodation, look no further than Hotel The Serras.
With a privileged location in the Gothic Quarter and a rooftop bar where you can watch the world past by beneath you, you’ll have the perfect home base from where you can recharge after a hectic day of sightseeing.
If you are looking for a place somewhere between these two extremes, there are plenty of affordable hotels in Barcelona city centre that you can search for and book online easily. Just seek what works best for you and you’ll track down one that speaks to you.
Smashing attractions you shouldn’t miss
Barcelona has no shortage of attractions of cultural and historic interest, meaning that you will be able to pack your itinerary as full as you want, and you will still have plenty left over to see on your next visit.
In light of that fact however, we recommend that you take the slow approach and limit your sightseeing to the biggest spots on your first visit.
Start with the Sagrada Familia, which was Gaudi’s greatest architectural gift to this city. In the present day, builders are still executing his master plan, but the majority of its most stunning elements are complete. This makes a trip here worth it despite the scaffolding and the crowds.
Parc Guell is another Gaudi masterpiece worth seeing, as this mix of greenery and flamboyantly designed homes will please those that take the time to stroll through this stunning urban park.
If you visit during the warmer months, spend at least one full day at the beach. Ranked as one of the best urban beaches in the world by National Geographic, it is a mix of beautiful people, simple yet delicious snacks (chiringuitos), and some of the best swimming in the Mediterranean in peak season.
Best eats: the Gothic Quarter and beyond
If you are looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Barcelona, make reservations to eat at Uma during your stay.
Having earned a Michelin star for their attention to detail, the husband and wife team behind this establishment arguably cook up the best scallops in town.
If you are undecided, try their tasting menu, as you will get a chance to sample some of the molecular gastronomy that this place has become famous for.
If you are looking for something a bit more affordable, give La Cova Fumada a try. Specializing in seafood, it is well-known for its calamari, sardines and baby clam dishes.
You may have to wait for a table, but you will be getting an authentic Barcelona experience in the process.
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