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What to see & do
Getting there
From airport to city
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Eat & drink
Where to eat
Playful, precise tasting menus from former elBulli chefs.
Counter dining with seafood, tortillas and fast-moving tapas plates.
Fruit, jamon, snacks and market bars just off La Rambla.
Friendly small plates near the Gothic Quarter.
Traditional Catalan cooking in one of the city's oldest restaurants.
Anchovies, cava and a bustling Born neighbourhood atmosphere.
Things to do
Experiences
Book ahead for Barcelona's essential architectural experience.
Gaudi mosaics, gardens and sweeping views over the city.
Wander medieval streets, plazas and small bars in the old city.
A colourful Gaudi house with one of the city's best interiors.
Gardens, museums and city views above the harbour.
Finish a packed day with a walk along Barceloneta.
Where to stay
Accommodation
A high-rise luxury stay near the marina and beach.
A stylish, practical base close to Passeig de Gracia.
Budget accommodation with a polished hostel-hotel feel.
Plan the trip
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