be prepared for it all by oxymoron
well to endorse previous responses. I prefer not to wear short shorts. cropped/capri pants are comfy and dont show (in my case) the ravages of time apparent on certain body parts ha ha!Also, this choice of clothing is appropriate for any sightseeing/restaurant-going. When discovering this 'amazing city' (alter ego's words) you can expect to visit a diversity of places. Churches/cathedrals/museums restaurants etc all in a day, so its best to encompass it all.It has to be the Parc Ciutadella.
Near the Estacion Francia is where you can visit it. Especially on Sundays when most of the locals make a sort of ritual 'en famille' through the gardens. Boating lake/heavily ornated fountain (fantastic especially when water display is in operation)
All ages go there to relax at any time of day. Students/friends, all ages out to enjoy the tranquility and ambience of the place (the only noise to be heard is the sound of animated conversation) but that isn't a noise!!
Zoo can be accessed here, so something for the children.
The Catalan parliament building is housed on the edge of and within the Ciutadella, nect to an area with high hedging encircling a shallow pool where
the fascinating colours of dragonflies can be seen in abundance. (it'there that my husbands ashes were scattered in February 2008)
