Barcelona is the perfect city break with so much to do and see, a buzzing nightlife and great food scene. I loved warm evenings on the beach, wandering around and soaking in the architecture as well as how lively everything is well into the night. If you’re looking for your next European city break, I can’t recommend Barcelona enough. Here’s how to spend 72 hours in Barcelona.
See and Do
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Hop on the Metro and get off at Vallcarca, a short (but incredibly steep!) walk will bring you to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to some of the best examples of Gaudi’s architecture. My top tip would be to make sure you book tickets in advance as people were being turned away at the gate. You can stay as long as you like so bringing a picnic would be a nice way to spend an afternoon. My favourite parts were the viaducts in the upper forest areas where nature and art blended seamlessly.
- Public transport is incredibly easy to use in the city, much like London, you can tap in and tap out or buy a single journey ticket at the Metro station before you travel
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Visit Home Made Barceloneta for some of the best homemade gelato you’ll ever taste. Try the dulce de leche flavour and thank me later!
- Some of the best food spots can be found in Barceloneta and Garcia
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El Món Neix en Cada Besada (The World Begins With Every Kiss) is Joan Fontcuberta’s photo mosaic mural and can be found on Plaça d’Isidre Nonell. Made up of 6,000 images submitted by locals, each representing their version of freedom, it’s worth a visit if you’re an art lover
