You probably have heard or visited the timeless Mediterranean city Barcelona. One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, it attracts travellers from all over because of its beauty and places of interest.
I’ve been there about 5 times and I’m already planning another trip there in 2016. I just love that it is so compact and visitor friendly. If you do not intend to only get happy on the addictive sangrias all day long, then read a few tips on what you can do, through some photos I captured with a Canon EOS 700D. Until the next holiday to Barcelona, here are 5 things to do!
1. Explore the busy streets of La Rambla, get some shopping done, visit a couple of museums and why not stop for a photo opportunity with one of the many creative buskers out there, against a little tip of course!
2. Visit the Mercado de la Boqueria. The market is one of the most organised and well-stocked food markets in Europe. The fruit stall is my absolute favourite as they offer very fresh juices for only 1 Euro a cup. I always have one at the beginning of the visit and help myself to another one on the way out!
3. Stop for a Sangria break and a snack in one of the bars or restaurants in Barcelona. Sangria, which as you probably know is a typical beverage from Spain and Portugal consisting of red wine, chopped fruit, sugar and a little brandy is something you have to experience when in Barcelona or any other Spanish city.
4. The Dalí Theatre-Museum is not only an impressive artwork in itself, but it is also home to many famous paintings by Dalí. The building holds the broadest range of the artist’s works, including painting s from his earliest to the latest ones. Dalí also included some pieces from his personal collection by other artists such as El Greco and Antoni Pitxot.
5. Port Vell is an interesting place to visit. Port Vell commences at the end of Barcelona’s La Rambla. On one side, look out for the 14th-century medieval shipyards, visit Barcelona’s Museu Marítim, and if you head for the waterfront promenade, in the Portal de la Pau, you’ll be able to see the historic sailing vessel, the Pailebot Santa Eulàlia, which was built in 1918 and named after Barcelona’s co-patron saint. Here is the departure point for the traditional pleasure boats, the “Golondrinas”, which operate harbour rides around the Port Vell.
6. If you are visiting Barcelona in summer and if you enjoy sandy beaches don’t mind sunbathing, eating tapas and ice-creams in the sun with beautiful views, then take a trip to one of the many beaches. My favourite is Barceloneta. From artists performing in the very long walkway to sand-artists to having the most number of pestering salesmen per minute, it’s the most entertaining stretch of sand in Barcelona and it’s got some great seafood eateries along the shore. I can’t help going here as it brings back so many good memories and feelings every time.
