Barcelona
As most European countries go, finding the right words to describe them is always a challenge…
Spain has many personalities and so much caught my eye — the intricate balconies, cobblestone streets, highly fashionable people, and the historical architecture. I hope you’ll find that my photos do a better job of conveying its true essence.
To Eat & Drink
Must-Eats
Barraca — Great restaurant overlooking the ocean. Get the chicken croquettes, cod fritters, rockfish, and seafood paella.
Can Majo — Exquisite food preparation and there was so much of it. Get the seafood paella, lobster stew, and fried artichokes.
Notable Mentions
BlackLab Brewery
Makamaka
Patagonia Beef & Wine
El Nacional
Gallito
To Do & See
Must-Sees
Casa Batlló — A Guadí masterpiece, aka The House of Bones.
La Sagrada Familia — A Catholic basicalla designed by Guadí.
Montjuic — A scenic hillside.
Park Güell — A colorful garden complex designed by Guadí.
Turó de la Rovira — A World War II bunker. Its not easy to get to, but 100% worth the views.
El Born — A neighborhood full of Gothic character (think medieval architecture).
Olympic Park — The setting for the 1992 Olympic games.
Notable Mentions
Picasso Museum
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
Casa Milà
Plaça Reial
Mossen Costs i Llobera Garden
Barcelona from the Blog
Explore More Places
Bermuda • Italian Riviera • Montego Bay • Majorca • Nantucket • Paris • Rome • Seattle
Our second day while in Barcelona, we hit Park Güell, the colorful park that has been on my to-do for a long time.