{"id":1441,"date":"2019-10-27T05:12:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T05:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2023-09-19T05:54:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T05:54:11","slug":"beginners-guide-to-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/beginners-guide-to-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beaches, parks, architecture, and flamenco are all wrapped up into one breath-taking city. Barcelona is one of those <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-perfect-one-week-road-trip-through-croatia\/\">places that you need multiple days<\/a> to fully see all of the highlights and to only begin to delve nooks and crannies of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Cityscape.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona Cityscape Overlook\" class=\"wp-image-1507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Cityscape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Cityscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Cityscape-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barcelona cityscape overlook from Park Guell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent three days there and barely\u00a0scratched the surface. As a city that is located on the beach and is pretty close to the Mountains of Montserrat, there is a ton to do!  <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/5-things-not-to-do-in-barcelona\/\">Not to<\/a> mention all of the history and architectural wonders to explore.<\/p><div class=\"f20d6726fb9d9dc0ca999d712cd859d9\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Viral Vacation Ideas Article Middle -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4887266588189027\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9915562726\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Detail-of-the-Cathedral-in-Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-1505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Detail-of-the-Cathedral-in-Barcelona.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Detail-of-the-Cathedral-in-Barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Detail-of-the-Cathedral-in-Barcelona-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Archite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facts\">Facts:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The language spoken in Barcelona is <strong>Catalan<\/strong> though most everyone also speaks <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antoni Gaudi<\/strong> played a huge role in the city\u2019s architecture scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> The <strong>1992 summer Olympics<\/strong> were held in Barcelona and many of the sites used are still attractions or venues used today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Barcelona is considered one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/costa-rica-beaches\/\">best beach cities<\/a><\/strong> in the world, although it\u2019s beaches were artificially made. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Barcelona was almost home to the Eiffel Tower but was rejected for being \u201ctoo radical\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> It\u2019s home to the largest soccer stadium in Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> About 10% of Barcelona consists of <strong>parks,<\/strong>&nbsp;68 to be exact<strong>.<\/strong> And they\u2019re beautiful! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do\">What to do:<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Selfie-in-Park-Guell-Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie in Park Guell Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-1433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Selfie-in-Park-Guell-Barcelona.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Selfie-in-Park-Guell-Barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Selfie-in-Park-Guell-Barcelona-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Selfie in Park Guell Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat at <strong>Mercado de la Boqueria<\/strong>. This market is a gallery of all things Spanish cuisine. Grab a few tapas as you make your way through the market or find a chair at one of their small little  restaurants inside. Don\u2019t forget to get a pitcher of sangria! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marvel through <strong>Park Guell<\/strong>, another Guadi masterpiece. This time the famous artist tried his hand at a more naturalist approach. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> See a <strong>Flamenco show<\/strong>. The music, the colors, the  passion, seeing a flamenco show was <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-see-in-greece\/\">one of my favorite things<\/a> that I did in Spain. Flamenco isn\u2019t as popular in Barcelona as it is in other parts of Spain, but it\u2019s still a must! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-eat\">What to eat:<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Classic-Spanish-Tapas.jpg\" alt=\"The Classic Spanish Tapas\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Classic-Spanish-Tapas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Classic-Spanish-Tapas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Classic-Spanish-Tapas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The classic Spanish tapas ham and melon. Food delivery service and catering meals on the table during the event. Soft focus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paella<\/strong>: a dish of rice, saffron, meat or seafood, cooked in a large pan. One of my <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/taste-of-thailand-11-best-thai-dishes-you-just-have-to-eat\/\">favorite dishes<\/a> ever!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seafood<\/strong> is prevalent in the <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/essential-spanish-phrases-to-know-for-travel-in-spain\/\">Spanish<\/a> diet and since Barcelona is right on the coast, theirs is divine. Eat your fill!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tapas<\/strong> are essentially a variety of appetizers or small portions, meaning you can eat a little of  a lot of things! Many venues in Barcelona and across Spain provide tapas in which you choose as many as you want and then \u201cpay by sticks\u201d  later. One stick equals one tapa. Basically the honor system. Not sure if I\u2019d trust that in the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-views\">Best views:<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blossoming-Peach-Tree-at-Montjuic-in-Spring-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Blossoming Peach Tree at Montjuic in Spring Day\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blossoming-Peach-Tree-at-Montjuic-in-Spring-Day.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blossoming-Peach-Tree-at-Montjuic-in-Spring-Day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blossoming-Peach-Tree-at-Montjuic-in-Spring-Day-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blossoming peach tree at Montjuic hill in spring day. Barcelona, Catalonia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tibidabo:<\/strong>&nbsp;a bit of a trek  but worth the journey. On your way up you\u2019ll pass through one of Barcelona\u2019s wealthiest neighborhoods before feasting your eyes on one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/discover-angkor-wat-your-ultimate-travel-guide\/\">comprehensive views<\/a> of Barcelona.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eclipse Bar at the W Hotel<\/strong>:  one of the swankiest of spots to take in Barcelona, grab a (pricy)  drink and take in the view. Try not to over indulge yourself at this luxurious and modern space, your wallet will thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montjuic Park<\/strong> is one of the largest parks in Spain and renders one of the best views of the city. It\u2019s a little tricky to get to, but worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-enjoying-the-city\">Tips for enjoying the city:<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Beach-at-Sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona Beach at Sunset\" class=\"wp-image-1438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Beach-at-Sunset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Beach-at-Sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barcelona-Beach-at-Sunset-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barcelona Beach at Sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barcelona is best seen on foot so get your comfy (but cute) shoes on and get to walking!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona, full of over-priced souvenirs, sub-par restaurants, and WAY too many people. #notworthit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat like the locals eat. Bar hop and enjoy some tasty tapas before setting out for your actual  dinner around 10pm. Although this is a little later than I\u2019d usually  like to eat dinner, this is a great way to enjoy the vibrance of the  city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-stay\">Where to stay:<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bridge-at-Carrer-Del-Brisbe-in-Barri-Gotic.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge at Carrer del Bisbe  in Barri Gotic, Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bridge-at-Carrer-Del-Brisbe-in-Barri-Gotic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bridge-at-Carrer-Del-Brisbe-in-Barri-Gotic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bridge-at-Carrer-Del-Brisbe-in-Barri-Gotic-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bridge at Carrer del Bisbe  in Barri Gotic, Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Gothic Quarter<\/strong>: a mix of old and new with a  labyrinth of quaint narrow streets. Highlights of the area are the  Barcelona Cathedral, <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/15-things-to-do-in-rome-during-your-roman-holidays-in-italy\/\">Roman<\/a> architecture, and fantastic restaurants and  bars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>El Born<\/strong>: a little touristy but a true gem of a  neighborhood in the heart of the old city. Check out the local little  shops, artisan crafts, and street art and you\u2019ll be sure to fall in  love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barceloneta:<\/strong> a prideful little neighborhood never too far from the sand and surf. Barceloneta has a great local vibe and  wants to keep it that way. If you stay in this area, respect the locals and support the small <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/vacation-ideas-for-family-with-teenagers-21-best-spots\/\">family<\/a> run businesses and don\u2019t act too much like  an obnoxious tourist!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-around\">How to get around:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taxis are easy to snag and all use a meter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uber isn\u2019t a thing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The metro is safe and easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beaches, parks, architecture, and flamenco are all wrapped up into one breath-taking city. Barcelona is one of those places that you need multiple days to fully see all of the highlights and to only begin to delve nooks and crannies of. I spent three days there and barely\u00a0scratched the surface. As a city that is located on the beach and is pretty close to the Mountains of Montserrat, there is a ton to do! Not to mention all of the history and architectural wonders to explore. Facts:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Barcelona","_seopress_titles_desc":"Beaches, parks, architecture, and flamenco are all wrapped up into one breath-taking city. 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