Park Guell is a public park system and architectural masterpiece designed by the world-renowned artist Antoni Gaudi. It features beautiful gardens, enchanting buildings, and offers an incredible view of the city from the terrace.
La Sagrada Familia is a world-famous unfinished cathedral that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its stunning architecture is the work of architect Antoni Gaudi for over 40 years, a masterpiece of Gothic thoroughly modern architecture.
The Boqueria market is a famous public market with a wide diversity of fresh meat, fish, and vegetables which has been in operation since 1217. You can find some of the finest foods and ingredients for your self-guided picnic in the park or the beach.
Picasso Museum is an art museum dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century immediately closed to another local museum dedicated to Miró. The foundation hosts tens of thousands of original pieces.
The Gothic Quarter is the oldest and one of the most beautiful districts of the city with its narrow streets and lovely squares. It is known for its medieval architecture, Gothic buildings, and Roman Walls. It's a great area to get lost in and explore!
The easiest way to travel in Barcelona is by metro as it is the quickest and most efficient way to get around. The general fare for a single ticket is around €2.50, and for visitors, you can buy a T-10 or a HOLA BCN card, which lets you take unlimited trips on the metro, bus, tram, and railway, ranging from €10 to €14 for one or three days.
If you have more time, there's plenty of other points of interest you can visit such as Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Camp Nou, or Montserrat. If you have less time, consider skipping one of the places and spending more time at the others.
The main airport for Barcelona is the Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), located about ten kilometers from the centre of the city. It is the second busiest airport in Spain and has two terminals serving millions of passengers each year. There are public taxi services, buses or trains from the city center to the airport, taking from 20 to 45 minutes to get there.