Barcelona attracts tourists all year round, but still remains a popular spot for locals. It boasts a range of amazing artworks, history, and modern items as well. There is a lot to do and enjoy in Barcelona if you know exactly where to them. If you want to make your trip to Barcelona worthwhile, we have 10 vital things you should not miss when visiting the second most important Spanish city.
1. The Beach
La Barceloneta is a bustling stretch of white sand on the Mediterranean shore. Here, visitors enjoy a variety of water sports from swimming to skiing and windsurfing among others. If you want a variety of seafood, this is the place to be all year round. Fresh seafood is served in many traditional huts, which are popular among the locals and foreigners alike. The beach is lively both night and day. It is also easily accessible.
2. The Architecture
A walk through the city is valuable to tourists because you will enjoy the outstanding pieces of architecture, which stretch many centuries and civilizations. Gaudi has unique types of buildings, which depict a history of changes in construction trends. You may also visit La Pedrera to be amazed by the residential buildings.
3. Park Guell
This is considered the most impressive public parks available around the world. It was designed by the renowned Antonio Gaudi, who is responsible for some of the best ever pieces of work here. This park was originally designed for families to reside but has transformed into an outdoor museum of colorful Gaudi designs for the public. The leisure park has playful equipment, treasures, and pictures around, which are scattered in the park.
4. Santa Maria del Mar
This cathedral is the best example of a rich Catholic presence of both in ancient and modern times. Its gothic architecture of stained glass windows is responsible for the amazing ascension interior. The interior is mostly plain except the simple medieval design.
5. Montjuic Mountain
If you want a bird’s eye view of Barcelona, the Montjuic can give you a great one. It is popular for tourists. Most exciting is the cable car, which takes the visitors up the Montjuic towards the castle for even better views from a different angle.
6. Parc de la Ciutadella
This park is on the most northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella where it proves to be the only vast land of green space. It is an extraordinary park with an idyllic and green haven in the urban city, which is perfect for walks and rowing. It has a zoo and museum with many activities for visitors to enjoy. The best part is that it has minimized costs on all the activities to encourage local tourism.
7. Picasso Museum
This museum emerged from a donation from Jamie Sebates, a famous artist of the early 20th century. After completing his Guernica painting. There is a great variety of intriguing items from paintings, ceramics, and engravings available at the museum. The exterior of the building is magnificent and charming too.
8. Camp Nou
The 70-year old stadium for FC Barcelona is a wonder to many including those who are not interested in soccer. It covers a surface area of at least 55,000 square meters. The scale of the stadium is a wonder and is even spectacular when the fans arrive for a match. If you are lucky to be around when there is a match, you can take the opportunity to attend and experience the feeling in the air.
9. Sagrada Familia
This is one of Gaudi’s pieces of work, which is unique and popular because of the story behind it, as an icon of Barcelona. Since the late 19th century, the Familia has wowed visitors with its splendor both inside and outside. The interior is a museum, which only costs 20 Euros for foreigners.
10. La Boqueria
La Boqueria is a popular public market where you will pick many souvenirs for your trip. It is a landmark and a must-go while in Barcelona. The initial version was built in the early 13th century but was reconstructed. It leads to the largest food market in Europe known for its exotic fruit smoothies and fresh lemonade.
