Good morning guys! Today I want to share with you the beauties of the capital of Catalonia. As many of you know, Barcelona has the reputation of being the most cosmopolitan, modern and avant-garde city of Spain. My target is to show you the less touristy places that make Barcelona a special place. First of all, I want to give you 3 essentials tips to make your stay more enjoyable.
- It is very easy to get around the city, the metro is open until late at night, there are also continuously buses that connect all parts of the city and taxis are not too expensive. But if you want to enjoy the city as a whole I recommend you to take a bike, they are available throughout the city.
- Be careful with pickpockets. I recommend you're always aware of your personal belongings.
- If you come in summer, remember to bring sunscreen. It gets quite hot especially between 1pm and 5pm. I also recommend always carry a water bottle with you.
With this tips you are ready to enjoy the city!
My goal is to show the most beautiful places for the inhabitants of Barcelona. So you will not find many tourists wherever you go. Here you have the top 3 places you can visit in 1 day:
One of the places you can visit in the morning is Monjuic. It is close to Plaza España and has direct communication with metro (L1 and L3), train and bus. At the top of the mountain there is the Palau Nacional, currently the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC). Opposite the National Palace there's Magic Fountain. It is a beautiful fountain illuminated with different colors. It is free and worth enjoying it.
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| National Palace Montjuïc |
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| Magic Fountain Montjuïc |
If you continue up the mountain you will find the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi, where the Olympics Games 1992 were celebrated. If you are traveling in summer you can go swimming in the Olympic pool that is open to the public. You will enjoy excellent views of the entire city while you give yourself a dip.
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| Olympic swimmingpool I |
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| Olympic swimmingpool II |
In the afternoon you can go for a walk through the Port Vell. The Port Vell is the oldest part of the Port of Barcelona. You will enjoy a memorable walk among the scent of the sea and daily life of Barcelona sailors. Nearby the Port Vell there are several facilities such as the Palau de Mar which houses the History Museum of Catalonia. We can also find Barcelona Customs, the World Trade Center and the Aquarium of Barcelona. Also in the central part there is an area dedicated to commercial use, known as the Maremagnum. There is also part of the port reserved for cruise ships.
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| Port Vell |
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| Moll de Fusta |
To end the day, I would show you the secret that hide Barcelona. It is a place that knows only the people of Barcelona, the locals call the Bunkers. It is located in the neighborhood of Carmel and has great views of the city. So I recommend you go to the sunset. I'm not going to say much more because I want you to enjoy yourselves the amazing spectacle. To arrive I recommend you taking the bus lines: 24, V17, 92 or 119.
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| Bunkers Views I |
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| Bunkers Views II |
