Barcelona is a large modern...
by parkwoody
Barcelona is a large modern Western city. In many respects, you might as well be in London or Chicago, except for the signs. Of course, there are many unique features which make Barcelona a must see while in Spain. My wife and I visited for three days at the conclusion of a Renaissance Cruise, which only whetted our appetite for a more leisurly visit in the future. The one thing in Barcelona that is a 'must see' is the Temple of Tibidabo, which sits on a high hill overlooking Barcelona. The views are spectacular The monastery at Montserrat was surely our fondest memory, and, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful spots we've seen on the face of the earth. The monastery clings to a platform in a 3,000 foot high massif overlooking Spanish hill country, about thirty miles or so from Barcelona. Paths wander about the massif with grottos and stations of the cross, and awesome overlooks. Add to that a magnificent church, and the sound of the oldest boys choir in the world,(that is, the choir has been around the longest, not that the boys are the oldest) and it simply doesn't get better. My wife and I fully intend to spend the better part of a week there when we return someday.
La Sardana - Catalan National Dance
by virtualpatrick
If you're in Barcelona on a Sunday, try to see the people dancing the Sardana, the Catalan national dance. Try near the Cathedral.
When I saw people doing the Sardana it was in the afternoon in the park across from La Sagrada Familia.
well covered for a September visit!
by oxymoron
This depends on the length of your visit. Summer clothes takke up less room and are also lighter in weight. September/early October in the city can still be fairly hot in my experience, but arrive prepared for changes in the weather.
eg - a couple of fine sweaters/jackets (linen is good if you are partial to it, and dosn't matter about the creases)
Lightweight hooded rainwear for the odd shower, and...umbrellas can be bought at a reasonable price when there. You can buy everything you need there, but we all have our must-haves, so just take what you need. Just be careful of making any camera too visible. Black is the best cover for a case, it's not highlighted Only suggestion I would make is when in the town centre, taking in the main tourist attractions/cathedrals etc, dress to suit any occasion. Very SHORT shorts/teeny strappy tops (in my opinion) are not the best choice. well as above. it varies. I've visited Barcelona every year in September for many years (violins playing in background, ha ha) and it is usually still quite hot/sometimes the odd storm, so...
Pack all the usual lightweight summer stuff with the addition of a sweater or two/rain jacket.
A little tip - if you visit the city in mid summer (july/august, it would be more comfortable staying in La Barceloneta area (beach area) since the cooling breeze from the sea makes the heat less oppressive, and an evening stroll along the sea-front is both cooling and relaxing.
From this part of town, all the attractions, Ramblas/Picasso museum are easily accessed by foot. Bus service also available.
Must point out here that La Barceloneta is an interesting community on its own with good restaurants/cafes/municipal market available.
Enjoying parks
by arlequin_g
If you like parks this is one I think you'd like to visit. It's the ideal place to take a rest and even a picnic. If you have visited Palau Pedralbes or Pabellons Güell you can go to this place which isn't far from them.
Go along Av Diagona until you are in Francesc Macià square. From there there is Av Pau Casals. Take this street, keep walking and in a cuople of minutes you get t this park, named by the way Turó Parc)
Monet would had enjoyed this place and sure he'd had painted the water lilies in the ponds there.
Rosa
by Gili_S
This is not really about doing shopping here but this small store, Rosa, was just a minute walk from our hotel and that was the place to get out daily drinks and snack. Running by Asian people this one was very convenience as like in Asia it seems to be open all the time and we could get all our needed "supply" here, water, drinks, snack etc.
Sign in with Facebook
the entrance to the centfocs restaurant
Roman ruins
Another shot of the bridge
Casa Miquel Ibarz
