Next stop Barcellona
January 17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
We are at Orio al Serio airport... A quick stop for a snack and we are ready to fly. Next stop Barcellona!
Arrived in Barcellona
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After an hour transfer by metro, we finally arrived in the center of Barcellona, in the vibrant main Rambla. Our accommodation is just nearby, a quick stop to check in and we are ready to explore
Rambla del Raval
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We first take a walk along the Rambla del Raval to see the famous Botero's cat sculpture. A nice large walking area full of small ethnic shops all around.
Mercat de la Boqueria
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Walking on the Rambla we stopped at this covered market. It's full of colours and odors from the various stands selling all kinds of local foods, from fruits to fish to the famous jamon Serrano. ARead more
Placa de Catalunya
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Walking north from the Rambla we arrived in the huge Placa de Catalunya. The place is full of people and even more pigeons! Beautiful statues and buildings all around create a nice atmosphere... WeRead more
Casa Mila (la Pedrera)
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We walked passeg the Gracia up to Casa Mila, one of the famous houses built by Gaudi. Unfortunately, this one is closed now for maintenance so we only could look from the outside. Still a fascinatingRead more
First Sangria
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Before heading to Casa Battlò for our visit, we stopped in one of the many local bars for some tapas and our first sangria of the journey.
Casa Battlo at night
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
We booked an evening tour of the famous casa Battlò. When we arrived the exterior was illuminated by colorful lights creating a magical atmosphere while we were waiting to start our experience
Casa Battlò night tour
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
We booked an evening tour of Casa Battlò that allowed us to visit the house after closing time with light installations and some additional features. The light installations give the house an extraRead more
Fish frenzy at Puertecillo
January 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
For dinner we chose Puertecillo, an informal place where you order fresh fish and mussels directly from the ice... It's then cooked and served directly. Super fresh and super tasty!
Parc Guell - part1
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The second day is dedicated to Parc Guell and the Segrada familia. We arrived at the park at 10.30 and started our visit by walking around the area to find the many stunning architectural piecesRead more
Parc Guell - part2
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Parc Guell has so many hidden gems. It is a continuous discovery as you walk around. The park also offers a fantastic view of the city. The main square with its colorful glass pieces is an amazingRead more
Parc Guell - part3
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
For the final part of our tour in Parc Guell, we walked through the amazing columns forest under the main square, made to resemble the sea. We then walked down the dragon fountain stairs to reach theRead more
Energy refill
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Along our way from Parc Guell to Sagrada Familia, we had a quick stop to recharge our energy with good tapas and refreshing sangria. A perfect combination!
Arriving at Sagrada Familia
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
After our lunch break, we headed straight to the famous Sagrada Familia. As you approach this unique building you can see why it is one in its kind and a fantastic site to visit
Sagrada Familia - The Nativity side
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The main entrance for tourists is located at the Nativity Side. This side represents scenes from the Nativity story and wants to represent life, joy and hope. The entire facade is full of naturalRead more
Sagrada familia - inside
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The construction of the church is now in an advanced state, so you can now fully appreciate the inner space. Huge colourful windows are placed all along the main direction, creating stunning lightRead more
Sagrada familia - Passion side
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The exit of the tour is on the Passion side, where the passion and death of Jesus are represented. This side is completely different from the Nativity one and wants to resemble hard suffering. TheRead more
Paella @ le 7 portes
January 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
To close the 2nd day we decided to try a classic of Barcelona: paella! For this we chose the le 7 Portes restaurant. A nice elegant atmosphere and a delicious paella with a glass of sangria on theRead more
Brunch and ready to go
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
This day we decided to take it slowly... We walked up a little late and enjoyed a tasty brunch just near the hotel before going on with our exploration of the city.
Montjuic Castle
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
The weather is rainy today, but we don't let this stop us. Using the metro and cable car we reached the top of montjuic to see the beautiful city view and the castle. We decided not to pay the fee toRead more
Walking down the Montjuic
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
We decided to take a walk down the Montjuic to return to the cable car station. We went through a nice park and a complex fountain. Even if it was not active, we could imagine it as wonderful in theRead more
A walk along Barcellona seaside
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
In the afternoon we took the metro to the most distant point of the Barcellona seaside walk. From there we took a long walk back to the city center to experience the sensations of the winter sea and aRead more
El bosc de les fades
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
At the end of our long walk, we stopped to rest at this peculiar bar. Located near the Rambla the interior reproduces a magic forest where you can have a drink surrounded by trees, leaves and magicRead more
Dinner @ Bodega Biarritz
January 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
For our last dinner in Barcellona we chose Bodega Biarritz a really cool place located near Placa Reial. It Is renowned for great tapas and we were not disappointed. They offered to have dinnerRead more