While visiting the city's sights, you should not miss the Spanish and Catalan Squares and, of course, Gaudi's creations, from Park Güell to the Sagrada Familia, which is still unfinished and many strongly doubt that it will ever be different.
The artist who dedicated his life to building this world landmark and sadly ended almost as a bum, left an indelible mark on the city. There are many museums in the city, and it is, of course, among the most interesting and also the most visited Picasso's. But those who are not really enthusiastic about it should rather choose, for example, the chocolate or perfume museum. The Bus Turistic panoramic bus goes to all attractions. The price of a ticket for one day is sixteen euros, and for two days it is twenty. They are sold in special kiosks, where you can also get all the necessary information.
BREATHE BY THE SEA
You can walk around the city and simply enjoy it, just don't forget the map. Treat yourself to lounging on the beach by the sea or on one of the benches along the coast. And you can do this even in winter, as the temperature during the day hovers around fifteen degrees Celsius. Take the metro, tram or bus "home" to your hotel room. The Barcelona Card, a convenience card, is valid from one to five days and offers many discounts in museums, restaurants, public transport, entertainment and more. The price for adults is from 17 to 27 euros, and for children from 14 to 24 euros.
SHOPPING PARADISE
Shopping is a sport in Barcelona, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when everyone is shopping. With many shops, from Mango, Zara, H & M, Oysho, Women's Secret to the famous El Corte Ingles, you can't help but take a peek at them. They are open until nine in the evening, even on Sundays - completely tailored to the consumer. The market near the Ramble is also interesting, and it is at least worth a visit due to the wide range of Catalan dishes on offer. Catalan cuisine is rich in fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, seafood and good wines. In the city center, most of the shops are located in the streets around the Plaza Catalunya, the Passeig de Gracia is especially famous, where famous fashion designers have also found their place. Young artists get the opportunity to present their ideas at various markets, which are often organized at the Estació de Franc5 a train station. Here we can buy their products or just ask where they have a store, and then choose a creation that suits us in peace. You will also find shops for all tastes and occasions in the alleys between Rambla and Via Laietano and on Diagonal Street. There are also quite a few charming and interesting shops in other parts of the city, for example in Gr`acia. It's worth going out of your way to browse the smaller shops that aren't on the main streets. Every Saturday there is an art fusion fair on Rambla Raval. And if you get tired and hungry while wandering around the huge shops, stop by the tapas bar for refreshments. We recommend that you look for it in a less touristy street, the Reloj chain, for example, has moderate prices and delicious food. There is a bar on C. Jaume I where they offer three to four types of soup every day, which you can also take away.
PARTY UNTIL MORNING
Parties in discotheques start after two o'clock and last until late in the morning, so the evening begins in cocktail bars or champagne bars. One of these is also near Miro's monument by the coast. A bottle of champagne costs three euros on average, and they also offer cold cuts and cheese. The largest disco, where mainly young people gather, is Razzmatazz, which with five dance floors accommodates around 10,000 people and offers plenty of entertainment for different tastes. And the club Discotheque and La Terazza, which is an outdoor disco, Poble Espanyol and City Hall teatro & dance are just a part of all the entertainment in Barcelona. In the Port Olimpic area you will find many clubs, lounge bars and restaurants such as Shoko, Catwalk and Carpe Diem. Entrance fees for clubs are from twelve to eighteen euros, and consumption is included in the price. Most of the bigger clubs are open on the weekend, but the smaller ones in the city center have no entrance fee and are open all day.
HOW TO GET TO BARCELONA
Recently, the cheapest is by plane, namely with Ryanair from Treviso to Girona. There are bus services from Girona to Barcelona, the return ticket costs nineteen euros and is valid for thirty days. The bus drops you off at Passeig de Sant Joan, from where the easiest way to get to the center is by metro L2, Tetuan station in the Parallel direction, but you can also choose one of the buses. You can get more detailed information about the city, events, transport and more at www.bcn.es and www.barcelonaturisme.com
