Barcelona City Guide & Recommendations
Recommended Areas
Barri Gotic for boutique shopping, getting lost in the narrow streets of the old city, drinks, tapas and chocolate
specialties on Plaza Pi.
El Born an extension of the Barri Gotic, this trendy area with tapas bars is ideal for evening drinks or a night cap as it stays lively late.
Paseo de Gracia / Eixample District for designer shops and the local Zara & Alfonso Dominguez stores off Plaza
Cataluña.
Barceloneta / Port Olympic by the seaside for sunny summer days, a swim or outdoor dining by the sea.
Must See's
-Sagrada Familia Climb the towers and walk the drawbridge between them
- Parc Guel Walk around Parc Guel and enjoy Gaudi’s creations & views to Barcelona
- Picasso Museum Tel 93 256 30 00
- Take the Furnicular to the top of Tibidabo, to enjoy stunning views
How to get there
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Restaurants
El Borne / Barri Gotic Restaurants
Ionja de Tapas, Pla del Palau 7, Tel 932 687 258
Informal tapas with a fusion twist in a modern setting
Mosquito, Carders 46, Tel 932 687 567
Sushi bites in a relaxed bar setting in the lively El Bourne area
Taller De Tapas, C. del l’Argentina 51, Tel 932 688 559
Lively traditional tapas in the old town area
Limbo, Merce 13, Tel 93 310 7699
Cosy setting offering Mediterranean cuisine to touch all senses
La Vinateria del Call, C/Sant Domec del Call Tel 93 302 60 92
Wine bar and tapas in traditional local with dark wood and dusty bottles
PASEO DE GRACIA Restaurants
La Rita, Arago 279, Tel 93 487 23 76
Very popular with locals for meat and fish dishes, no bookings so queue outside with locals.
Tragaluz, Passatge de la Concepcio 5, Tel 934 870 621 / 934 870 196
Smart mediterranean food below its glass ceiling for sunny winter days or starry summer nights. If you prefer Asian, visit El Japonese across the narrow street.
Restaurant Gaig, Aribau 54, Tel: 93 216 77 00
Part of Cram Hotel, Mediterranean fusion for a special occasion
Barceloneta Seafront Restaurants
Agua, Passeig Maritim 30, Tel 93 225 12 72
Outdoor dining for seafood in summer