I'm not going to lie, I knew I would LOVE Spain regardless of what city I went to and even though I eventually want to see Madrid (and Seville and Granada and Valencia etc.), I am so happy I chose Barcelona to go to this past weekend! I fell in love with the people, the food, and the sights!
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| Park Güell |
Park Güell was not what I expected to be honest. It was more intimate and colorful than I imagined. I highly recommend buying tickets online and in advance! As a lover of art, I appreciated the uniqueness of the tiles and how they looked up close/ in real life. On top of that though, the view of Barcelona from the park is breathtaking!
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| Arco de Triunfo |
To me, this part of the city encompasses the vibe of Barcelona! The street was lined with palm trees with a mix of locals and tourists walking around, which truly makes it a happening area. I loved walking around the Arco de Triunfo!
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| Ciutadella Park |
Right past the Arco de Triunfo is a beautiful park that is a must-see while in Barcelona! It is so lively and colorful, which makes it a place for people of all walks of life to hang out. I especially loved this grand fountain!
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| Port Vell |
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| Barceloneta Beach |
The port and the beach were my favorite places in Barcelona to just sit and enjoy! It reminded me of home and brought me so much peace. I probably spent hours taking in the views.
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| La Rambla |
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| Passeig de Gracia- La Pedrera |
La Rambla and Passeig de Gracia are the two best shopping streets I found in Barcelona. La Rambla has more of the action with more people and crowded streets. You can expect more sidewalk restaurants and street vendors. On the other hand, Passeig de Gracia had all the designer stores and higher end brand stores.
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| Sagrada Familia |
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| Some new friends! |
This church had the most detail I have ever seen on a building. I especially loved it because it was impossible to capture on camera. When I see something like that I feel so happy to have seen it with my own eyes. It was something I will never forget.
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| Ayre Hotel Rosellón |
This rooftop had a great view of Sagrada Familia! Tip: You must order from the downstairs bar right when you walk in and then take the elevator to the 8th floor!
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| The Coconut Club |
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| Don Juan |
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| Shoko & Opium |
When in Barcelona I knew I needed to spend at least one night at a club (no matter how much I dread clubs). After dinner my friends and I made our way to The Coconut Club to get some drinks and pass time before it was socially acceptable to go to the club a.k.a 1:30 am (I honestly do not know how I rallied, but I did)! To give you perspective, most clubs in Los Angeles close at 2 am. Anyway, we loved The Coconut Club and I highly recommend the Don Juan drink. It was tequila and guava, which tasted like heaven, and of course, topped with sprinkles because why not? Later, we went to both of the most popular clubs where we danced a little and then went home (we were so tired)! But, the clubs are really cool because you have to exit onto the beach.
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| Flax & Kale |
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| Kale Chips |
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| Our Feat |
This place is healthfood galore! I ordered the Superfood Bowl and I devoured the whole thing. The food is not only fueling but also so colorful! They have a juice store attached as well, which I wish I would have tried one, but I was intimidated when I could not read the ingredients (because they were in Spanish).
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| Mercado de La Boqueria |
I. Love. Markets. They are my favorite places to walk around and learn more about a specific place through their food! Luckily, a few of my friends I was with love markets as much as I do and so it is safe to say we spent over 90 minutes walking around Mercado de La Boqueria. Without shame, I will share I had a spicy chicken empanada, a strawberry/banana smoothie, a Nutella crepe, a salami stick, some chocolate samples, and vegetable tacos. I know I am crazy, but I regret none of it!
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| Tomato & Mozzarella Salad |
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| Red Sangria |
My friends and I ran into this place by accident because we were starving, but it ended up being super traditional and delicious! Coming from London we are used to overpaying for everything, but we split multiple pitchers of red sangria and it ended up being €5 each!
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| Happy Pills |
Happy Pills is a super adorable candy store! The worker was very patient and nice to us. It is a bit overpriced, for example, this little container was €3.75, but I think it is very worth it.
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| Brunch & Cake |
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| Breakkie Board |
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| Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon Bagel |
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| Iced Vanilla Latte (with oat milk) |
This was an adorable brunch place, but it was also delicious! I tried all of my friends' meals as well and I did not have anything that I disliked. It is popular though, so be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes.
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Gourmet Tapas by Sensi
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| Seafood Paella |
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| Fresh Truffle Ravioli |
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| Beetroot and Parmesan Gnocchis & Red Sangria |
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| Beef Filet (comes medium rare) |
This is a staple dinner place when in Barcelona! I highly recommend you make a reservation for around 9 pm because that is when it has the best environment. I loved everything that we ordered and wish I could go back right now!
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| Aspasios Paseo de Gracia |
I stayed in this charming, boutique hotel in Villa de Gracia. I highly recommend this area because it has all of the designer shops and feels like a very clean, safe area!
We also took public transportation everywhere when we did not walk because they do not have Uber. It was efficient and very inexpensive to purchase a three-day pass
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