Lucy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
SAGRADA FAMILIA
20 Carrer d'AvinyóYou need to book tickets online and a day in advance
Πάρκο Γκουέλλ
You have to pay to enter and get tickets a day in advance
You can walk directly from the apartment or take the funicular and cablecar up.
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Κάστρο Μοντζουΐκ
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcYou can walk directly from the apartment or take the funicular and cablecar up.
The magic fountain shows are normally in the evenings at dusk, during summer. Music and dancing water. Sounds dreadful but its a really lovely experience.
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Plaça d'Espanya
The magic fountain shows are normally in the evenings at dusk, during summer. Music and dancing water. Sounds dreadful but its a really lovely experience.
Open July and August, you can walk from the apartment, fabulous views over the city
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Piscina Municipal de Montjuic
31 Avinguda MiramarOpen July and August, you can walk from the apartment, fabulous views over the city
CosmoCaixa Barcelona
26 Carrer d'Isaac NewtonThe science museum, great for a rainy day or with kids
Μουσείο Πικάσο
15-23 Carrer de Montcadagreat museum
Lovely museum, exhibition centre, lovely space.
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Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης της Βαρκελώνης
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsLovely museum, exhibition centre, lovely space.
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
5 Carrer de MontalegreGreat art gallery
Ίδρυμα Joan Miro
s/n Parc de MontjuïcJoan Miro museum
Spectacular mountain range with monastery and local hiking, accessible by train from Barcelona.
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Montserrat
Spectacular mountain range with monastery and local hiking, accessible by train from Barcelona.
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaGaudi building
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaGaudi building
Food scene
This is the famous food market, La Boqueria, on Las Ramblas. Its best to go early as it gets very busy
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Plaça de Sant Josep
This is the famous food market, La Boqueria, on Las Ramblas. Its best to go early as it gets very busy
Xiringuito Escribà
62 Av. del LitoralBest restaurant to go for Paella and a gorgeous view
Can Fisher
64 Av. del LitoralAnother lovely paella restaurant on the beach.
French bakery just round the corner from the apartment, lovely croissants!
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La Fabrique
35 Carrer de RadasFrench bakery just round the corner from the apartment, lovely croissants!
Syra Coffee - Poble Sec
17 Carrer de MargaritGood quality coffee near the apartment
One of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona and right near the apartment. All the restaurants on this plaza are good but this is the best.
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El Sortidor de la Filomena Pagès
5 Plaça del SortidorOne of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona and right near the apartment. All the restaurants on this plaza are good but this is the best.
Lovely brunch cafe. You can't book a table and its tiny and quite far from the apartment, but is very lovely if you find yourselves in Poblenou.
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Can Dende
44 Carrer de la Ciutat de GranadaLovely brunch cafe. You can't book a table and its tiny and quite far from the apartment, but is very lovely if you find yourselves in Poblenou.
Cañete
17 Carrer de la UnióReally lovely tapas restaurant on the Raval side of Las Ramblas
Caravelle
31 Carrer del Pintor FortunyGreat brunch restaurant, in walkable distance.
Gorgeous little tapas bar in El Born, not cheap if you order the fish of the day!
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Bar del Pla
2 Carrer de MontcadaGorgeous little tapas bar in El Born, not cheap if you order the fish of the day!
Satan's Coffee Corner
11 Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del CallFor hard core coffee lovers.
Rangoli
78 Passeig de Joan de BorbóGood Indian restaurant in Barceloneta
Cafés El Magnífico
64 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaLocal well known coffee house, tiny but good.
Bangkok Cafe
65 Carrer d'Evarist ArnúsProperly spicey food near Sants. Lovely
Astin
5 Plaça del Fossar de les MoreresLovely little tapas bar, staff speak English, the Bravas are excellent!
The Green Spot
12 Carrer de la Reina CristinaVegetarian/vegan, lovely setting, lovely food, not cheap.
Roots & Rolls
401 C. del Consell de CentVegan sushi
Vegetarian/Vegan with some fish options, they have a beautiful botanic garden/roof terrace upstairs
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Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersVegetarian/Vegan with some fish options, they have a beautiful botanic garden/roof terrace upstairs
Lovely cafe offering smoothies, poke, coffees, brunch etc. The staff there all speak English.
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LULU
7 Av. del Marquès de l'ArgenteraLovely cafe offering smoothies, poke, coffees, brunch etc. The staff there all speak English.
Bismilla Kebap
22 Carrer de Joaquín CostaCheap and cheerful kebab restaurant
Denassus
Owned by the same people that own Bar del Pla in El Born. Great tapas.
Shopping
Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de GràciaLots of shopping options around this whole area
Pla dels Àngels
5 Plaça dels ÀngelsAnother good shopping area
This is a shopping centre that is open on a Sunday. The shops aren't great but its a lovely setting.
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Maremagnum
5 Moll d'EspanyaThis is a shopping centre that is open on a Sunday. The shops aren't great but its a lovely setting.
Λ'ίλα Ντιαγκονάλ
557 Avinguda DiagonalHuge indoor shopping centre in the top part of town
Lovely area to wander round, small local independant shops and eating areas.
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El Born
Lovely area to wander round, small local independant shops and eating areas.
City/town information
Sitges
40 mins away by train, a lovely vibrant town with a beach
Medical Care
This hospital has Urgencias/ER/A&E. Be sure to take your European Health card if you have one, or you will be charged before being seen.
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Hospital del Mar
This hospital has Urgencias/ER/A&E. Be sure to take your European Health card if you have one, or you will be charged before being seen.
Nature
Βοτανικός Κήπος Μοντζουΐκ
2 Carrer Doctor Font I QuerBeautiful botanic gardens in the fresh air of Montjuic
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
Μην το χάσετε
Foodie Picnic with Epic Views and Hike
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1583230
Go hiking with Rhys, a English speaking guide who knows all the best places to go.