Barcelona Things To Do

Sightseeing
Barcelona sightseeing is particularly strong on architecture. Visiting the top Barcelona sights will also introduce you to distinct neighbourhoods of the city. No Barcelona city break should miss out on La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s extraordinary unfinished cathedral. Gaudi fans should also head for the modernist buildings in the Eixample and his curious ceramic creations at Parc Guell. Other popular sights include the fabulous Gothic cathedral and Camp Nou, Barcelona’s cathedral of football. The Ramblas are always entertaining.

The Neighbourhoods
Barcelona has fascinatingly distinct neighbourhoods to explore on foot. First and foremost are the atmospheric medieval lanes and delightful squares of the Gothic Quarter with its splendid cathedral. The area is packed with charming trendy bars too! The Born and the Ribera are striking examples of Barcelona’s brilliant combination of the old and new. Great shops and bars and a fantastic covered market. The Raval is a fascinating multicultural area in the heart of Barcelona, now home to the city’s foremost contemporary art museums. The Eixample is the showcase for famous modernist buildings. Gracia is a buzzing area with a strong cultural tradition and yet more trendy bars, restaurants and clubs.

Galleries
While Barcelona galleries cannot match Madrid for the Old Masters it may outdo its rival when it comes to 20th century and contemporary art. The Picasso Museum has the world's largest collection and offers a fascinating insight into the artist’s development. Fundació de Joan Miró has a superb collection of one of the greatest Catalan artists. The Museu d'Art Comtemporani has an outstanding 20th century collection. Other rewarding galleries include MNAC (museum of Catalan art), MACBA (museum of modern art) and the Caixa Forum.

The Sea
Barceloneta is the atmospheric old fishing neighbourhood and has good examples of Gothic architecture. The harbour area was transformed by the Olympics and is frequently cited as a classic example of positive city regeneration. A superb area to walk, to shop, to people watch, to refresh the mind and body and to visit top attractions like the excellent aquarium. In the summer head for Icaria and Barceloneta beaches.

Food & Drink
Catalan cuisine has an international reputation. Barcelona offers economical workers cafes, excellent tapas bars, superb seafood and some extremely stylish fine dining. Barceloneta is good for tapas. There are excellent little restaurants in trendy neighbourhoods like Gracia and the Born. Don’t miss out on the lively, atmospheric tapas bars in Barcelona markets like La Boqueria and the Mercat St Antoni. Barcelona nightlife has something for everyone, with plenty of interesting trendy bars in the neighbourhoods and no shortage of stylish, fashionable, late-night clubs.

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