Guidebook for Barcelona
Parks & Nature
Amazing views of the city and the Mediterranean. Def worth a visit to the cooler slightly higher area of Montjuic. There is an fantastic outdoor cinema on here in the summer evenings.
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Montjuïc
Amazing views of the city and the Mediterranean. Def worth a visit to the cooler slightly higher area of Montjuic. There is an fantastic outdoor cinema on here in the summer evenings.
Spend a day exploring and wandering around Parc Ciutadella, El Borne and El Gotico. The park has a relaxed hippy vibe, then walk into Passeig El Borne and onto the Gotic area. Get lost in the twisty lanes and the old buildings. There are many cafes, bars in this area and so take lots of pit stops to sit, relax, soak up the atmosphere, drink a Cana (small beer), or a cafe con leche and eat some tapas.
2289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoSpend a day exploring and wandering around Parc Ciutadella, El Borne and El Gotico. The park has a relaxed hippy vibe, then walk into Passeig El Borne and onto the Gotic area. Get lost in the twisty lanes and the old buildings. There are many cafes, bars in this area and so take lots of pit stops to sit, relax, soak up the atmosphere, drink a Cana (small beer), or a cafe con leche and eat some tapas.
Everything Else
It's a great neighbourhood with its very own Rambla and all the charm of old Barcelona without the crowds.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Poblenou
It's a great neighbourhood with its very own Rambla and all the charm of old Barcelona without the crowds.
Spend a day exploring and wandering around Parc Ciutadella, El Borne and El Gotico. The park has a relaxed hippy vibe, then walk into Passeig El Borne and onto the Gotic area. Get lost in the twisty lanes and the old buildings. There are many cafes, bars in this area and so take lots of pit stops to sit, relax, soak up the atmosphere, drink a Cana (small beer), or a cafe con leche and eat some tapas.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Born
Spend a day exploring and wandering around Parc Ciutadella, El Borne and El Gotico. The park has a relaxed hippy vibe, then walk into Passeig El Borne and onto the Gotic area. Get lost in the twisty lanes and the old buildings. There are many cafes, bars in this area and so take lots of pit stops to sit, relax, soak up the atmosphere, drink a Cana (small beer), or a cafe con leche and eat some tapas.
4) If you like the Beach, then there's a really good beach city vibe, chirringuitos (beach cafes), volley ball nets around Port Olimpic/ Playa Nova Icaria. The guidebooks will tell you to go to Barceloneta but it's very busy and touristy and Port Olimpica beaches are still busy but more locals. Nearest Metro: Ciutadella Vila Olimpica, then you have to walk around 10mins.
Parking playa Nova Icaria
4) If you like the Beach, then there's a really good beach city vibe, chirringuitos (beach cafes), volley ball nets around Port Olimpic/ Playa Nova Icaria. The guidebooks will tell you to go to Barceloneta but it's very busy and touristy and Port Olimpica beaches are still busy but more locals. Nearest Metro: Ciutadella Vila Olimpica, then you have to walk around 10mins.
Food Scene
Possibly the best Tapas in the world. Book months ahead to treat yourself and get a seat. Just 15 mins walk from our flat.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tickets
164 Av. del Paral·lelPossibly the best Tapas in the world. Book months ahead to treat yourself and get a seat. Just 15 mins walk from our flat.
Legendary tapas and Pincho bar at the bottom of our street. It's in all the guide books and only a 5 min walk away.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quimet & Quimet
25 Carrer del Poeta CabanyesLegendary tapas and Pincho bar at the bottom of our street. It's in all the guide books and only a 5 min walk away.
Around the corner from the apartment and one of several restaurants and cafes that sit in our fav local square. Great for evening meals or a long sunny lunch in a peaceful corner of Poblesec. The kids can run riot while you relax.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Sortidor de la Filomena Pagès
5 Plaça del SortidorAround the corner from the apartment and one of several restaurants and cafes that sit in our fav local square. Great for evening meals or a long sunny lunch in a peaceful corner of Poblesec. The kids can run riot while you relax.
An easy walk from the apartment to this trendy neighborhood with a reputation for vibrant bars and restaurants. Described by locals as the new El Born.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sant Antoni
An easy walk from the apartment to this trendy neighborhood with a reputation for vibrant bars and restaurants. Described by locals as the new El Born.
Best place by a mile in Poble Sec for brunch. They serve between 13.00 and 16.00 on the weekends. They have a great courtyard at the back where you can eat outside.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Brummell
174 Carrer Nou de la RamblaBest place by a mile in Poble Sec for brunch. They serve between 13.00 and 16.00 on the weekends. They have a great courtyard at the back where you can eat outside.
Blai 9
9 Carrer de BlaiReally good pinchos on the main street Blai.
Getting Around
Metro Poble Sec station
10 minutes walk from our flat.
Take the cable car for amazing views of Barcelona. A short walk from the apartment.
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Telefèric de Montjuïc
30 Avinguda MiramarTake the cable car for amazing views of Barcelona. A short walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
To steal a line from the Guardian Newspaper... 'There's nowhere better to cool off or just hang out than this spectacular public pool, with panoramic views over Barcelona'.
It's reasonably priced and just short walk from the flat. Be warned it's only open in the summer months.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscina Municipal de Montjuic
31 Avinguda MiramarTo steal a line from the Guardian Newspaper... 'There's nowhere better to cool off or just hang out than this spectacular public pool, with panoramic views over Barcelona'.
It's reasonably priced and just short walk from the flat. Be warned it's only open in the summer months.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mau Mau
35 C. d'En FontrodonaGreat for a late night drink
Sightseeing
Plaza de Catalunya
Plaça de CatalunyaHop on Hop Off Bus starts from here
Gaudi. If you're interested in seeing some of the City's most famous Architect and Designer's work I recommend
- Parc Guell (really great Mediterranean park in the north of the city with lots of magical Gaudi designs and lots of places to sit and chill)
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Parque Güell
Gaudi. If you're interested in seeing some of the City's most famous Architect and Designer's work I recommend
- Parc Guell (really great Mediterranean park in the north of the city with lots of magical Gaudi designs and lots of places to sit and chill)
- Gaudi
Palau Guell, just off Las Ramblas, nice to get a drink in Placa Reial afterwards too.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio Güell
3-5 Carrer Nou de la Rambla- Gaudi
Palau Guell, just off Las Ramblas, nice to get a drink in Placa Reial afterwards too.
Gaudi
Of course, La Sagrada Familia, worth booking tickets ahead online or queues are very long.
Sagrada Família
Gaudi
Of course, La Sagrada Familia, worth booking tickets ahead online or queues are very long.