Last day in Barcelona

We have loved getting to know Barcelona. Our last day was spent half by the sea walking 1 km to the Bogatella beach, a bit crowded and we had to walk quickly to protect our feet on the hot sand and practically dive into the sea which was about 16 degrees perfect to cool down.

Renting a beach umbrella was 15euros and I bought a massive ground blanket which I'm going to have to carry around with me but I don't mind as I've wanted one for ages. We ordered beer and nachos on the beach. Everything tastes so good.

We booked a ticket for the Gaudi gardens for the second half of the day, which was like another world, and reminded me of Port Merrion. The architecture looked like gingerbread cottages and the ceramic curves caught the early evening sun. The mosaic designs must have taken years to create, the promotional photos are incredible but you have to see and feel it to get the most out of the experience.

We got a taxi back with the window open passing we saw more parts of the city. The buildings and the trees are amazing but it's the people that make Barcelona.

One last night up on the rooftop bar. It's Paella night with Chef Bobby who provides pop up Paella all around the city. It's freshly made with mussels and prawns and we wash it down with a cold beer watching the sun set over the balconies as the swifts chirp and dive above us.En savoir plus