Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Delicious tapas. Enjoy your tapas at the charming interior terrace!
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Bar Bitacora
1 Carrer de BalboaDelicious tapas. Enjoy your tapas at the charming interior terrace!
El Filferro
29 Carrer de Sant CarlesGreat salads and ethnic dishes. Nice terrace
Fresh fish, cheap menus. Always full
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Restaurant Montolio Can Maño
12 Carrer del BaluardFresh fish, cheap menus. Always full
Agua
30 Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta Good restaurant with sea views. Cool interior design
LA CORDIAL
1 Carrer d'Enric GranadosArgentine cuisine
La Malandrina
3 C/ de Pepe RubianesArgentine meals in a friendly atmosphere
Excellent Catalan cuisine. Restaurant with sea views. The perfect place for a good Paella away from tourist traps!
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Ca La Nuri Restaurant
55 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaExcellent Catalan cuisine. Restaurant with sea views. The perfect place for a good Paella away from tourist traps!
Wide range of sandwiches and tapas as an excuse to drink the tasty rose cava (sparkling wine)!
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La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaWide range of sandwiches and tapas as an excuse to drink the tasty rose cava (sparkling wine)!
Santa Maria
17 Carrer del ComerçGreat beachfront terrace for breakfasts & meals
Woki Playa
1 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaThai food. Take away
It is a bit of a classic burger in Barcelona. Organic and fresh ingredients & delicious fries.
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Pim Pam Burger
4 Carrer del SabateretIt is a bit of a classic burger in Barcelona. Organic and fresh ingredients & delicious fries.
Exceptional views over the sea and the mountain! Dishes: botifarra and chicken barbecue, salad with vinagretta of honey and moustard, corn, toasts, pancakes...
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La Caseta del Migdia
s/n Mirador del MigdiaExceptional views over the sea and the mountain! Dishes: botifarra and chicken barbecue, salad with vinagretta of honey and moustard, corn, toasts, pancakes...
That's my place for tapas! Also exquisite daily menu. Eat a variety of foods. Quality and quick service. Frequented by locals and people from the business offices nearby
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La Flauta II
5 Carrer de BalmesThat's my place for tapas! Also exquisite daily menu. Eat a variety of foods. Quality and quick service. Frequented by locals and people from the business offices nearby
Bar Fidel
24 Carrer de FerlandinaDelicious salads & sandwiches in Raval
Exquisite cuisine right in the middle of Barcelona forest! Magical areas, relaxing views, warming and elegant furniture, creating a natural, romantic and charming place. You need a car to get there
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Restaurant Casa Blava
1 Av. Verge de MontserratExquisite cuisine right in the middle of Barcelona forest! Magical areas, relaxing views, warming and elegant furniture, creating a natural, romantic and charming place. You need a car to get there
Very cool restaurant that takes "tapas concept" to the next level! Molins de Rei is a charming town just 25 min by train from Barcelona Plaça Catalunya
Traska Truska
82 Passeig del TerraplèVery cool restaurant that takes "tapas concept" to the next level! Molins de Rei is a charming town just 25 min by train from Barcelona Plaça Catalunya
Are crazy for ramen? Then this is your place! Get there early to avoid the long queues
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Ramen-ya Hiro
164 Carrer de GironaAre crazy for ramen? Then this is your place! Get there early to avoid the long queues
Gelats Dino
1 C/ de Pepe RubianesBest ice-cream in town!
Teas & natural fruit juices in a very relaxing atmosphere under subdued light and old stone walls.
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Salterio
4 C/ de Salomó ben AdretTeas & natural fruit juices in a very relaxing atmosphere under subdued light and old stone walls.
"Xurros amb xocolata" is a typical snack in Barcelona. This is one of the most famous cafes to enjoy one
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Granja M Viader
4 Carrer d'en Xuclà"Xurros amb xocolata" is a typical snack in Barcelona. This is one of the most famous cafes to enjoy one
Take a coffee break while wandering the Gothic quarter at this cozy bakery! Nice medieval atmosphere and delicious baked products made by monks and nuns. The basement area used to be old Jews baths
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Caelum
8 Carrer de la PallaTake a coffee break while wandering the Gothic quarter at this cozy bakery! Nice medieval atmosphere and delicious baked products made by monks and nuns. The basement area used to be old Jews baths
Best organic bread in town! Also delicious croissants, pastries and cakes.
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Baluard Barceloneta
38 Carrer del BaluardBest organic bread in town! Also delicious croissants, pastries and cakes.
Café d'Estiu is an open air terrace with an inspiring & relaxing atmosphere. Situated in Frederic Marès Museum's patio, an old palace. Open all summer.
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Cafè d'Estiu
5 Pl. de CatalunyaCafé d'Estiu is an open air terrace with an inspiring & relaxing atmosphere. Situated in Frederic Marès Museum's patio, an old palace. Open all summer.
One of the most representative Gothic buildings in the area. The restaurant has a terrace in the inner courtyard of the Palace. Relaxing place to have a coffee after wandering the Born!
Dhub
One of the most representative Gothic buildings in the area. The restaurant has a terrace in the inner courtyard of the Palace. Relaxing place to have a coffee after wandering the Born!
Amazing patio in a XVII century building. Beautiful & relaxing terrace to have a coffee! Daily menus.
Manning Lobby Bar
7 Carrer de MontalegreAmazing patio in a XVII century building. Beautiful & relaxing terrace to have a coffee! Daily menus.
El Gran Cafè
9 Carrer d'AvinyóIn a stunning Modernist building
I like this little coffee shop because of the close-up view to the Cathedral
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Buenas Migas
120 Pg. de GràciaI like this little coffee shop because of the close-up view to the Cathedral
Restaurant with an excellent open-air terrace. Menus
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Mużew Marittimu
1 Av. de les DrassanesRestaurant with an excellent open-air terrace. Menus
Stunning sea views & delicious fresh fish dishes in Sant Pol de Mar, a nice beach town near Barcelona (1h by train).
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Banys Lluís, restaurant
Stunning sea views & delicious fresh fish dishes in Sant Pol de Mar, a nice beach town near Barcelona (1h by train).
Parks & Nature
Most famous beach in the city. Deck chairs and sunshades available for rent. Be the first to be there after breakfast!
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Bajja ta 'Sant Sebastian
Most famous beach in the city. Deck chairs and sunshades available for rent. Be the first to be there after breakfast!
Nice park with trees and grass areas to get a break from the city hustle and bustle
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Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoNice park with trees and grass areas to get a break from the city hustle and bustle
Beautiful botanical garden to disconnect from the city. Take the cable car from Barceloneta to access the Park. The views worth it!
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Montjuïc
Beautiful botanical garden to disconnect from the city. Take the cable car from Barceloneta to access the Park. The views worth it!
Mediterranean forest for hiking, jogging, mountain bike...
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Park Nazzjonali ta 'Collserola
92 Ctra. de l'EsglésiaMediterranean forest for hiking, jogging, mountain bike...
Drinks & Nightlife
Café de los Angelitos
26 C/ de Pepe RubianesTapas & drinks. Good wine!
Amazing baroque style palace with a nice Patio located in the heart of Barcelona – also Flamenco shows!
Daily shows. Book online->http://palaudalmases.com/home/en/tickets/
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Palau Dalmases Flamenco
20 Carrer de MontcadaAmazing baroque style palace with a nice Patio located in the heart of Barcelona – also Flamenco shows!
Daily shows. Book online->http://palaudalmases.com/home/en/tickets/
Essentials
Large organic grocery where you can find any certified organic product, from food, health care and home care products.
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Veritas
144 Pg. de Sant JoanLarge organic grocery where you can find any certified organic product, from food, health care and home care products.
Jaime J Renobell, S.L.
34 Passeig de Picasso Bulk products traditional shop from 1945 in Born
They recuperate the ancient Greek and Roman bath tradition and revive this concept in restored historic buildings. AIRE creates spaces and experiences to relax the body and mind according to ancient traditions of water with temperature contrasts as elements of relaxation and health. Tip: book online in advance
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Aire de Barcelona
22 Passeig de PicassoThey recuperate the ancient Greek and Roman bath tradition and revive this concept in restored historic buildings. AIRE creates spaces and experiences to relax the body and mind according to ancient traditions of water with temperature contrasts as elements of relaxation and health. Tip: book online in advance
Club Natacio Atletic-Barceloneta
93 Passeig de Joan de BorbóBeachfront gym
Organic products grocery & restaurant
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Woki Organic Market Plaça Catalunya
20 Ronda de la UniversitatOrganic products grocery & restaurant
CAPRABO
116 Carrer de GuipúscoaBig chain supermarket next
3 min by taxi or 10 minutes walking from the apartment
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Hospital del Mar
3 min by taxi or 10 minutes walking from the apartment
Getting Around
Metro station Barceloneta just 6 min walking from my apartment
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Barceloneta station
Metro station Barceloneta just 6 min walking from my apartment
Barcelona Rent a Bike
45 Carrer dels TallersBike rental
Sightseeing
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaGaudí's impressive modernist building
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaGaudí's impressive modernist building
Gaudí's most famous building. Buy your tickets online in advance!
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaGaudí's most famous building. Buy your tickets online in advance!
Park Güell
Gaudí's impressive modernist building
Kattedral ta 'Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuCatalan Gothic
14th-century Gothic-style church. Intimate and charming
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Basilika ta 'Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa Maria14th-century Gothic-style church. Intimate and charming
The Temple of Augustus with stunning Roman columns. You won't expect to see this in Barcelona!
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Centre Excursionista de Catalunya
10 Carrer del ParadísThe Temple of Augustus with stunning Roman columns. You won't expect to see this in Barcelona!
Il-Mercat de la Boqueria
91 La RamblaPerfect for jogging and walks along the beach
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Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta
Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaPerfect for jogging and walks along the beach
Interesting collection of Roman and Romanesque art. Deserve special mention the huge collection of polychromatic carved wooden sculptures! Intimate & beautiful patio with an open-cafe in summer
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Mużew Frederic Mares (Museu Frederic Mares)
5 Plaça Sant IuInteresting collection of Roman and Romanesque art. Deserve special mention the huge collection of polychromatic carved wooden sculptures! Intimate & beautiful patio with an open-cafe in summer
Il-Kastell ta 'Montjuic
66 Ctra. de Montjuïc
Teleféric de Montjuic
30 Avinguda MiramarBasilika ta 'Santa Maria del Pi
7 Plaça del PiPlaça Reial
1 Plaça ReialBarcelona archaeological site of 1700. Spectacular!
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Ċentru Kulturali tal-Born
12 Plaça ComercialBarcelona archaeological site of 1700. Spectacular!
Palazz Güell
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaGaudí building
Pjazza tal-Krej
s/n Plaça del ReiArts & Culture
The Picasso museum is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the 4,251 works that make up the permanent collection.
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Mużew Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaThe Picasso museum is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the 4,251 works that make up the permanent collection.
The Fundació Joan Miró was created by Miró himself, at first principally with works from his own private collection, with a desire to set up an internationally recognised centre in Barcelona for Miró scholarship and contemporary art research, and to disseminate the collection.
With an interdisciplinary approach, the Fundació organises temporary exhibitions of 20th and 21st century artists as well as academic activities and projects in collaboration with other institutions and organisations.
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Fondazzjoni Joan Miro
s/n Parc de MontjuïcThe Fundació Joan Miró was created by Miró himself, at first principally with works from his own private collection, with a desire to set up an internationally recognised centre in Barcelona for Miró scholarship and contemporary art research, and to disseminate the collection.
With an interdisciplinary approach, the Fundació organises temporary exhibitions of 20th and 21st century artists as well as academic activities and projects in collaboration with other institutions and organisations.
CaixaForum Barcelona
6-8 Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaImportant art exhibitions
Visiting the museum you can see the best collection of Romanesque mural painting in the world and the most representative artists of Catalan Modernism, such as Gaudí or Casas. Gothic art, great European Renaissance and Baroque painters, for example Tiziano or Velázquez, and the collection of photography, complete the collection.
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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de MontjuïcVisiting the museum you can see the best collection of Romanesque mural painting in the world and the most representative artists of Catalan Modernism, such as Gaudí or Casas. Gothic art, great European Renaissance and Baroque painters, for example Tiziano or Velázquez, and the collection of photography, complete the collection.
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. The Collection starts with the materic abstraction of the fifties and follows the evolution of European pop, the avant-gardes of the sixties and seventies, the centrality of the word and poetic experience and the return of photographic figurative ...
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Mużew tal-Arti Kontemporanju ta 'Barcelona
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsBarcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. The Collection starts with the materic abstraction of the fifties and follows the evolution of European pop, the avant-gardes of the sixties and seventies, the centrality of the word and poetic experience and the return of photographic figurative ...
Among paintings, sculptures and drawings, books and engravings, the collection has examples of every aspect of Tàpies’ artistic output and of the different typologies, techniques and materials he uses. The collection includes a selection of drawings and portraits from the forties, a major group of the matter paintings of the fifties and sixties, a large number of object works from the sixties and early seventies, and others done with foam-rubber or the spray technique, varnishes and fireclay from the eighties, and objects and sculptures done over the nineties, in which he experimented with new materials such as metal sheets, sometimes used as pictorial supports, or bronze.
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Fundazzjoni Antoni Tapies
255 C/ d'AragóAmong paintings, sculptures and drawings, books and engravings, the collection has examples of every aspect of Tàpies’ artistic output and of the different typologies, techniques and materials he uses. The collection includes a selection of drawings and portraits from the forties, a major group of the matter paintings of the fifties and sixties, a large number of object works from the sixties and early seventies, and others done with foam-rubber or the spray technique, varnishes and fireclay from the eighties, and objects and sculptures done over the nineties, in which he experimented with new materials such as metal sheets, sometimes used as pictorial supports, or bronze.
Sala Pares
5 Carrer de PetritxolArt gallery specialist in figurative art. Contemporary Spanish & Catalan artists
Palazz tal-Virreina
99 La RamblaExhibitions, films, concerts and lectures in a vibrant cultural space with a creative program. Nice bar with a hipster atmosphere!
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Centru tal-Kultura Kontemporanja ta 'Barcelona
5 Carrer de MontalegreExhibitions, films, concerts and lectures in a vibrant cultural space with a creative program. Nice bar with a hipster atmosphere!
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaGood exhibitions in a matchless setting: Gaudí's Casa Milà - La Pedrera
Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera
261 C/ ProvenzaGood exhibitions in a matchless setting: Gaudí's Casa Milà - La Pedrera
Concerts of Spanish Guitar in a church with a beautiful cloister. A hidden gem behind one of the busiest parts of Barcelona. Check the schedule in advance.
Parroċċa ta 'Sant Adria
29 Carrer de Santa AnnaConcerts of Spanish Guitar in a church with a beautiful cloister. A hidden gem behind one of the busiest parts of Barcelona. Check the schedule in advance.
Museu del Modernisme
48 Carrer de BalmesGreat selection of Catalan Modernist art
L'Auditori
150 Carrer de Lepant Concerts
Product & graphic design, fashion collection, decorative and textile arts in a brand new innovative building.
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Il-Mużew tal-Design ta 'Barcelona
37-38 Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes,Product & graphic design, fashion collection, decorative and textile arts in a brand new innovative building.
If you are interested in Pre-Columbian Art as much as I am, you should drop over at this exquisite museum next to Picasso Museum in Born district
Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí
14 Carrer de MontcadaIf you are interested in Pre-Columbian Art as much as I am, you should drop over at this exquisite museum next to Picasso Museum in Born district
Intimate patio facing a Gothic facade on Roman walls. Take a coffee and visit the Roman ruins!
Centre Cívic Pati Llimona
3 Carrer del RegomirIntimate patio facing a Gothic facade on Roman walls. Take a coffee and visit the Roman ruins!
The oldest synagogue in Spain from the VI century located in the Jewish quarter. The building foundations are part of the Roman walls
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Ancient synagogue
5 Carrer de MarletThe oldest synagogue in Spain from the VI century located in the Jewish quarter. The building foundations are part of the Roman walls
Collectors can buy original works of art by world-renowned Catalan artists like Dalí, Miró and Tàpies, as well as housewares and decorative objects by designers like Phillipe Starck and Frank Ghery.
Galería Zielinsky
10 Passatge de MercaderCollectors can buy original works of art by world-renowned Catalan artists like Dalí, Miró and Tàpies, as well as housewares and decorative objects by designers like Phillipe Starck and Frank Ghery.