La Sagrada Familia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece designed by Antoni Gaudí. The basilica offers guided tours of the interior and exterior and visitors can also access the towers. There is also a museum inside the basilica that displays the construction history.
Park Güell is another Gaudi masterpiece and a must-visit attraction in Barcelona. It’s a public park that offers panoramic views of the city from its terraces. Visitors can admire the famous dragon sculpture, walk along the Columns Hall, and enjoy the modernist style of the buildings.
Located in the heart of Las Ramblas, Mercat de la Boqueria is a vibrant market that offers fresh produce, seafood, meats, and local delicacies. Visitors can taste different Spanish dishes like jamón ibérico or patatas bravas and buy souvenirs like spices or chocolate.
Casa Batlló is a modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí and located in Passeig de Gràcia. Visitors can admire the colorful façade and the unique features of each room of the house like the bone-shaped columns or the dragon-scale roof. There is also an audio guide available in several languages.
The Gothic Quarter is a historic district located in the city center that offers narrow streets, charming squares, and medieval buildings. Visitors can admire the Cathedral of Barcelona, wander around the Plaça Reial or explore the El Call Jewish Quarter. There are also several bars and restaurants to taste the local cuisine.
Barcelona has an extensive public transportation network including metro, bus, tram, and train. The single ticket costs €2.40 and is valid for one journey, including transfers if made within 1 hour and 15 minutes. The T-10 card costs €10.20 and includes 10 journeys, it can be used by several people and is valid for all transportation modes. Taxis are also available but have higher costs.
If you have more time, you can visit other Gaudi buildings like Casa Milà or Casa Vicens, or explore the Montserrat mountain near Barcelona. If you have less time, you can skip Mercat de la Boqueria or the Gothic Quarter, or join a guided tour to save time.
Barcelona has one airport, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), located 12 km southwest of the city center. It’s the main international airport in Catalonia and Spain’s second-largest. It has two terminals, T1 and T2, connected by a shuttle bus. The airport offers various transportation options like train, metro, bus, and taxi.