Guidebook for Barcelona

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Guidebook for Barcelona

Food Scene

Cañete is an amazing place to have a nice dinner !. They offer tapas, guisos and seafood and more. The environment is great and relaxed.Waiters are great too !. It's not cheap but it worth a visit.
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cañete
17 Carrer de la Unió
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cañete is an amazing place to have a nice dinner !. They offer tapas, guisos and seafood and more. The environment is great and relaxed.Waiters are great too !. It's not cheap but it worth a visit.
Mexican food, AMAZING ENVIRONMENT and fair prices. You can have lunch, dinner or enjoy some margaritas or tequilas !. Just 2 blocks away from home
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosa del Raval
6 Carrer dels Àngels
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican food, AMAZING ENVIRONMENT and fair prices. You can have lunch, dinner or enjoy some margaritas or tequilas !. Just 2 blocks away from home
They offer great pizzas with an argentinan cooking style. Also you can enjoy hamburgers from "El club de la hamburgesa". The are connected, so they share the menus !. Nice and not expensive !
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muccis
10 Carrer del Bonsuccés
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They offer great pizzas with an argentinan cooking style. Also you can enjoy hamburgers from "El club de la hamburgesa". The are connected, so they share the menus !. Nice and not expensive !
Tasty takeaway food from Maoz near to Boqueria Market. Start with falafel in a pitta. Free grazing of all manner of additions - curried chickpeas, chillies, sundried tomatoes, loads to choose from.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maoz
13 Carrer de Ferran
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasty takeaway food from Maoz near to Boqueria Market. Start with falafel in a pitta. Free grazing of all manner of additions - curried chickpeas, chillies, sundried tomatoes, loads to choose from.
Typical Spanish home made like Food. Cheap and tasty. Waiters are very friendly. Great dishes at low prices :) Just 10 meters away from home !
Carrer del Carme, 59
Typical Spanish home made like Food. Cheap and tasty. Waiters are very friendly. Great dishes at low prices :) Just 10 meters away from home !
With its gorgeously curved carved wood and etched-glass panels, murals and marble counter it's a classical Modernist bar in el Raval. Just 50 meters from home :) Don't forget to try a Mojito !
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Muy Buenas
63 Carrer del Carme
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
With its gorgeously curved carved wood and etched-glass panels, murals and marble counter it's a classical Modernist bar in el Raval. Just 50 meters from home :) Don't forget to try a Mojito !
Good cocktails and for a resonable price. The food and snacks are nice Good atmosphere, nice sofas for relaxing !!!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Princesa 23 Restaurant
23 Carrer de la Princesa
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good cocktails and for a resonable price. The food and snacks are nice Good atmosphere, nice sofas for relaxing !!!
You should go there and try their BRUNCH !. Eggs Benedict are amazing also. GREAT atmosphere.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marmalade
4 Carrer de la Riera Alta
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You should go there and try their BRUNCH !. Eggs Benedict are amazing also. GREAT atmosphere.

Sightseeing

If you are interested in modern art, it is a MUST in Barcelona !. Just 3 blocks away from home ;)
1224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona
1 Plaça dels Àngels
1224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you are interested in modern art, it is a MUST in Barcelona !. Just 3 blocks away from home ;)
Jamón de Bellota, chorizo and very fresh seafood are some of the classics there. You can buy to take out or if you find some place you can eat there !. It's normally crowded, so be patient !.
1313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de la Boqueria
91 La Rambla
1313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jamón de Bellota, chorizo and very fresh seafood are some of the classics there. You can buy to take out or if you find some place you can eat there !. It's normally crowded, so be patient !.
A spectacular fountain which is very popular because of its water arrangements, sound and lighting. Show is during evenings, but check the schedule before going because it depends on the season.
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ClassBedroom Fira Business Apartments
1 Bis Av. de Rius i Taulet
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A spectacular fountain which is very popular because of its water arrangements, sound and lighting. Show is during evenings, but check the schedule before going because it depends on the season.
Make sure you catch Botero's giant CAT sculpture, a good landmark to meet up with friends. Ambar, at the southern end, is a good spot for a beer and alternative music.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rambla Del Raval
Rambla del Raval
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Make sure you catch Botero's giant CAT sculpture, a good landmark to meet up with friends. Ambar, at the southern end, is a good spot for a beer and alternative music.
The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past. You can't go to BCN and not visit it !
526 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gothic quarter
Ronda de Sant Pere
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The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past. You can't go to BCN and not visit it !
Gaudi's greatest contribution to Barcelona. It's still under construction. The goal is to complete it by the first third of this century. It gets usally crowded. Sagrada Familia metro station.
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada Família
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Gaudi's greatest contribution to Barcelona. It's still under construction. The goal is to complete it by the first third of this century. It gets usally crowded. Sagrada Familia metro station.
Another Antoni Gaudi marvelous building When it was build, between 1906 and 1912, people made fun of it because they did not understand it or its abstract sculpture.
1825 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de Gràcia
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Another Antoni Gaudi marvelous building When it was build, between 1906 and 1912, people made fun of it because they did not understand it or its abstract sculpture.
Visit it specially around 7pm when everyone is out for a stroll. Just take in the wonderful architecture and do a bit of window shopping. Shops are not cheap there, Louis Vuitton, Armani, etc.
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Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de Gràcia
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Visit it specially around 7pm when everyone is out for a stroll. Just take in the wonderful architecture and do a bit of window shopping. Shops are not cheap there, Louis Vuitton, Armani, etc.
This park is optimal for sports, like for example boating in the lake, cycling (both boat and bicycle can be hired), or jogging. It's also home of the Barcelona Zoo too.
2289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de Picasso
2289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This park is optimal for sports, like for example boating in the lake, cycling (both boat and bicycle can be hired), or jogging. It's also home of the Barcelona Zoo too.
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain.[1] The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century.
912 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de Barcelona
s/n Pla de la Seu
912 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain.[1] The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century.
The ride offers an AMAZING view over Barcelona, the nearby Plaça del Portal de la Pau with the Columbus Monument, Port Vell with its Balearic ferries and the World Trade Centre and Barceloneta
Placa de l'Armada
Plaça de l'Armada
The ride offers an AMAZING view over Barcelona, the nearby Plaça del Portal de la Pau with the Columbus Monument, Port Vell with its Balearic ferries and the World Trade Centre and Barceloneta
Climb up to the Montjuic Castle !
Avinguda del Paral·lel, 77
Climb up to the Montjuic Castle !
La Barceloneta is known for its sandy beach and its many options for restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk. Specially nice during summertime !
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La Barceloneta
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La Barceloneta is known for its sandy beach and its many options for restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk. Specially nice during summertime !
Is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. It affords SPECTACULAR VIEWS over the city and the coastline. There is an amusement park, a tower, and the Temple de Sagrat Cor.
722 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tibidabo
722 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. It affords SPECTACULAR VIEWS over the city and the coastline. There is an amusement park, a tower, and the Temple de Sagrat Cor.
Building designed by Gaudí for Josep Batlló, a wealthy aristocrat, as an upmarket home. Señor Batlló lived in the lower two floors with his family and the upper floors were rented out as flats.
1846 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de Gràcia
1846 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Building designed by Gaudí for Josep Batlló, a wealthy aristocrat, as an upmarket home. Señor Batlló lived in the lower two floors with his family and the upper floors were rented out as flats.
A famous building in the Modernisme style in Barcelona. It was originally designed as a residence for chocolatier Antoni Amatller and was constructed between 1898 and 1900.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Amatller
41 Pg. de Gràcia
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A famous building in the Modernisme style in Barcelona. It was originally designed as a residence for chocolatier Antoni Amatller and was constructed between 1898 and 1900.
Mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí". Just 10 minutes away from home :)
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio Güell
3-5 Carrer Nou de la Rambla
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí". Just 10 minutes away from home :)
The thin, winding sidestreets are home to some of the trendiest shops and coolest bars in the city. El Born is an area with a great atmosphere and fantastic character.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels Flassaders
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The thin, winding sidestreets are home to some of the trendiest shops and coolest bars in the city. El Born is an area with a great atmosphere and fantastic character.

Drinks & Nightlife

Home of the Moritz Brewery, one of the most famous beers from Catalunya. The bar is located in an amazing stylish building. You can relax and have some beers and wines and mix with some locals too.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona
41 Ronda de Sant Antoni
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home of the Moritz Brewery, one of the most famous beers from Catalunya. The bar is located in an amazing stylish building. You can relax and have some beers and wines and mix with some locals too.
One of Barcelona's most famous bars, situated by the Sant Antoni market, this is where Barcelona's creatures of the night assemble at dawn for a last beer and a tapa after a night out dancing.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Els Tres Tombs
2 Ronda de Sant Antoni
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of Barcelona's most famous bars, situated by the Sant Antoni market, this is where Barcelona's creatures of the night assemble at dawn for a last beer and a tapa after a night out dancing.
I love their hamburgers ;)
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona
21 Pl. de Catalunya
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I love their hamburgers ;)
The second-oldest bar in town – Casa Almirall is a cozy bar that appears to have changed very little since it first opened in the 1860s. 2 blocks away from home :)
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Almirall
33 Carrer de Joaquín Costa
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The second-oldest bar in town – Casa Almirall is a cozy bar that appears to have changed very little since it first opened in the 1860s. 2 blocks away from home :)
Old sweet shop and must be dating from around the 1800's and the interior is pretty much in it's original state. Always lively, Well worth a look and any excuse to enjoy a couple of beers!!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Confiteria
128 Carrer de Sant Pau
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old sweet shop and must be dating from around the 1800's and the interior is pretty much in it's original state. Always lively, Well worth a look and any excuse to enjoy a couple of beers!!
Great BAR pretty near ! It's an amazing style, environment and good drinks at fair prices !. They also offer watching football games, so why don't you go to watch that BARCA match ?
Carrer de la Riera Alta, 59
Great BAR pretty near ! It's an amazing style, environment and good drinks at fair prices !. They also offer watching football games, so why don't you go to watch that BARCA match ?
Great music all night. Friendly staff, and good prices! Art/decoration is really cool to look at while you have the most delicious Mojitos.
Bianco Noir
8 Carrer de la Riera Alta
Great music all night. Friendly staff, and good prices! Art/decoration is really cool to look at while you have the most delicious Mojitos.
A classic !!!. Amazing atmosphere to have some drinks and chill out !
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barraval
104 Carrer de l'Hospital
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A classic !!!. Amazing atmosphere to have some drinks and chill out !

Arts & Culture

Classic Tablao flamenco. Enjoy a dinner with an amazing FLAMENCO spectacle !
Carrer de Balmes, 139
Classic Tablao flamenco. Enjoy a dinner with an amazing FLAMENCO spectacle !
The most antique and prestigious active theater in Barcelona. As an Opera Theater it's considered one of the most importants in the world.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gran Teatre del Liceu
51-59 La Rambla
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The most antique and prestigious active theater in Barcelona. As an Opera Theater it's considered one of the most importants in the world.
Visit the fabulous museum and don'r forget to walk around the neighborhood around the museum !
1655 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Picasso
15-23 Carrer de Montcada
1655 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Visit the fabulous museum and don'r forget to walk around the neighborhood around the museum !
If you're lucky enough to be in BCN when Barcelona FC has a match, go and see one of the best teams in the world in at Camp Nou Stadium (one of the biggest stadiums in the world).
550 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del FC Barcelona
s/n C. d'Arístides Maillol
550 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're lucky enough to be in BCN when Barcelona FC has a match, go and see one of the best teams in the world in at Camp Nou Stadium (one of the biggest stadiums in the world).

Everything Else

It used to be a medieval convent, but it's now one of Barcelona's premiere spots for cultural exhibitions and concerts, it also has a reflecting wall with views over El Raval's rooftops to Montjuic.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
5 Carrer de Montalegre
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It used to be a medieval convent, but it's now one of Barcelona's premiere spots for cultural exhibitions and concerts, it also has a reflecting wall with views over El Raval's rooftops to Montjuic.
The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past.
553 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Real
1 Plaça Reial
553 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past.
A garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. Don't go by walk, it's far !. Get the metro.
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Parque Güell
2138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. Don't go by walk, it's far !. Get the metro.
Probably the cheapest car parking near home. It's 22 euros/day or 34 euros for a 3 days stay.
Carrer de l'Hospital, 23
Probably the cheapest car parking near home. It's 22 euros/day or 34 euros for a 3 days stay.

Shopping

A pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona by Plaça Catalunya, and part of the large shopping area that spans from Avinguda Diagonal to Barri Gòtic
308 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
308 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona by Plaça Catalunya, and part of the large shopping area that spans from Avinguda Diagonal to Barri Gòtic
Get tattoed during your stay !
LTW Tattoo & Piercing
29 Carrer dels Tallers
Get tattoed during your stay !
GO BUY SOME RETRO CLOTHES ! Have a look at: Holala, Le Swing, Mies and Felj or Slang boutiques!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrer de la Riera Baixa
Carrer de la Riera Baixa
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GO BUY SOME RETRO CLOTHES ! Have a look at: Holala, Le Swing, Mies and Felj or Slang boutiques!
Around the edge of the building you will see people relaxing on the wooden boardwalk, basking in the sunshine and watching the boats come in and out of the port area.
472 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maremagnum
5 Moll d'Espanya
472 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Around the edge of the building you will see people relaxing on the wooden boardwalk, basking in the sunshine and watching the boats come in and out of the port area.
Avoid the public transportation, grab a Bike and go out to visit Barcelona !. The have nice Bikes and the location is near home :)
Carrer dels Tallers, 45
Avoid the public transportation, grab a Bike and go out to visit Barcelona !. The have nice Bikes and the location is near home :)

Essentials

The only well-known brand supermarket in Ciutat Vella. Keep in mind that it's closed on sundays !!!
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrefour Market
21-39 Carrer Antic Camí Ral de València
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only well-known brand supermarket in Ciutat Vella. Keep in mind that it's closed on sundays !!!