{"id":27007,"date":"2020-11-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/barcelona"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:17:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:17:49","slug":"barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/spain-en-gb\/barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dynamic seaside city bursting with noteworthy cuisine, top-notch tourist attractions and architectural masterpieces, it\u2019s no wonder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/barcelona?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Barcelona\">Barcelona<\/a> tops many a traveller\u2019s list as one of Europe\u2019s favourite cities. Whether you\u2019re strolling the narrow medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, seeing the fantastical Modernisme buildings of Antoni Gaud\u00ed and his contemporaries, or diving into its world-class drinking and dining scene, the Catalan capital offers plenty of things to see and do. Fortunately, Barcelona\u2019s warm, sunny, Mediterranean climate makes it that much more pleasant to explore its many treasures. Whatever you do on your break, be sure to take time out to simply relax atop one of the many rooftop terraces, soaking in panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Barcelona      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Barcelona   <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel terraces are Barcelona\u2019s best chillout spots, where you can soak up the Mediterranean sun and score bird\u2019s-eye views of the city\u2014all with a drink (or two!) in hand. The One Barcelona\u2019s Mood Rooftop Bar is a terrific choice, practically overlooking the undulating roof of Gaud\u00ed\u2019s Casa Mila and with views of Sagrada Familia\u2019s towers in the distance. Large umbrellas keep you cool while you enjoy a casual lunchtime menu of Mediterranean grilled fish and meat. It\u2019s also open for dinner, and things are turned up a notch with live DJs on summer weekends. The terrace is open seasonally from April to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no shortage of places serving Spanish tapas\u2014from plates piled high with cured Jam\u00f3n Ib\u00e9rico (Iberian ham) to the ubiquitous <em>patatas bravas<\/em> (fried potatoes with spicy ketchup and mayo)\u2014but not all do them equally well. In the city\u2019s atmospheric Gothic Quarter, newcomer La Catalista is first and foremost a wine bar, offering around 20 artisanal Catalan varietals by the glass, but its kitchen also turns out outstanding tapas with a modern twist. Here, <em>patatas bravas<\/em> come with piquant Korean gochujang sauce and flavorful Japanese kewpie mayonnaise, while the deep-fried calamari croquetas add barbecued eel for a richer flavour. There are lighter dishes, too, such as roasted mushrooms tossed with watercress and edible flowers, and seared scallops with roasted veggies. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with Catalan wines, the knowledgeable staff can help you navigate the wine card, and the menu helpfully suggests ideal food and wine pairings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tucked away on a tiny street in the Gr\u00e0cia district\u2014hint: look for the lighted red globe\u2014the speakeasy-style 14 De La Rosa is a neighbourhood secret you\u2019ll want to keep all to yourself. The cosy, dimly lit haunt is sophisticated without being snobby and its friendly, bow-tied bartenders know their way around a classic cocktail (British owner Dean Shury was the former head mixologist at London\u2019s swanky Chiltern Firehouse). For a late-night snack, there\u2019s a small, seasonal menu of tapas\u2014the panzanella (chopped bread, tomato and olive oil) and local cheese plate are particularly good, as is the selection of natural wines by the glass. Grab a seat at the long marble bar or at one of the candle-topped back tables for a more romantic vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona2_left-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Wine not? Take a break from sightseeing and try some Catalan vino at Catalista. Credit: Catalista\" data-id=\"3391\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona2_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona2_left-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3391\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Wine not? Take a break from sightseeing and try some Catalan vino at Catalista. Credit: Catalista<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona3_right.jpg\" alt=\"Gaze over Barcelona\u2019s best bits from The One Barcelona\u2019s Mood Bar. Credit: The One Barcelona\" data-id=\"3367\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona3_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona3_right-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3367\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Gaze over Barcelona\u2019s best bits from The One Barcelona\u2019s Mood Bar. Credit: The One Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a city known for its outstanding Catalan Modernisme architecture, the most celebrated designs are by Gaud\u00ed: Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batll\u00f3 and Park G\u00fcell. But be prepared: They\u2019re seriously mobbed, admission prices are steep and all require advance reservations. If you want to explore a Gaud\u00ed creation with fewer people and at a gentler price point, head to the neighbourhood of Gr\u00e0cia to check out Casa Vicens, his first major commission. You can\u2019t miss the eye-catching confection, with its fanciful turrets and domes and brightly tiled fa\u00e7ade. The interiors are just as colourful, bursting with ornate ceramic and paper-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 tiles and elaborate, hand-painted ceilings. Head to the rooftop for a closer look at the intricately tiled towers and domes at the corners of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overshadowed by Gaud\u00ed but nearly as important to Barcelona\u2019s Modernisme landscape is Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The prolific architect\u2019s best-known work is Casa Mart\u00ed, a flamboyant, statue-studded building in the Gothic Quarter that\u2019s home to the iconic restaurant (and one-time Picasso hangout) Els Quatre Gats. At his medieval castle\u2013inspired textile factory, now home to the CaixaForum Barcelona art gallery, be sure to head up to the roof terrace to get the best views of the sprawling red-brick complex, which features crenellated roofs, turrets, arches and courtyards. Bonus: touring the building (though not the exhibitions) is free. From the roof, you can spot the glorious dome of the neighbouring National Art Museum of Catalonia, also worth a visit (it\u2019s free on Saturdays after 3 p.m. and the first Sunday of the month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the crowds swarm around Sagrada Familia, head a few blocks up to the relative calm of the Sant Pau Recinto Modernista, a former hospital designed by leading Catalan architect Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner. This enormous complex, Europe\u2019s largest Art Nouveau site, is made up of 27 gorgeously ornate, domed buildings and landscaped courtyards that stretch across nine city blocks. You can wander in, around, and even underneath the buildings, which are connected by a series of tunnels. The highlight is the main administration pavilion, with its sweeping marble staircase and wings lined with stained-glass windows and towering, frescoed ceilings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona4_left.jpg\" alt=\"Behind these walls, you find the many delights of CaixaForum. Credit: Turisme de Barcelona\" data-id=\"3403\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona4_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona4_left-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3403\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Behind these walls, you find the many delights of CaixaForum. Credit: Turisme de Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona5_right-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"There\u2019s nothing gaudy, but everything Gaud\u00ed, about Casa Vicens. Credit: David Cardelus\/Casa Vicens\" data-id=\"3397\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona5_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona5_right-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3397\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">There\u2019s nothing gaudy, but everything Gaud\u00ed, about Casa Vicens. Credit: David Cardelus\/Casa Vicens<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona6_left-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"For fans of Barcelona\u2019s Modernisme architecture, a visit to El Quatre Gats is a must. Credit: Shutterstock\" data-id=\"3409\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona6_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona6_left-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3409\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">For fans of Barcelona\u2019s Modernisme architecture, a visit to El Quatre Gats is a must. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona7_right.jpg\" alt=\"Dome miss out on the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Credit: Shutterstock\" data-id=\"3379\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona7_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona7_right-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3379\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Dome miss out on the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/yurbban-trafalgar.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_es_Barcelona_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_378468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close to all the action in the buzzy El Born district, the Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel is one of the city\u2019s most welcoming budget hotels. A tasty breakfast spread with local Catalan goodies is included in the rate, and there\u2019s free candy at reception, free bike and longboard rentals and free self-service laundry, plus a super-friendly staff. You can relax and work in the funky lobby lounge but the sprawling roof deck\u2014complete with a pool, pool bar, and panoramic views of the city\u2014is where you\u2019ll really want to spend some quality time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona8_left.jpg\" alt=\"The lobby at Yurbban Hotel is the teal deal. Credit: Yurbban Hotel\" data-id=\"3373\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona8_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona8_left-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3373\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The lobby at Yurbban Hotel is the teal deal. Credit: Yurbban Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona9_right.jpg\" alt=\"Relax in the muted but sleek rooms at Yurbban Hotel. Credit: Yurbban Hotel\" data-id=\"3385\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona9_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona9_right-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3385\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Relax in the muted but sleek rooms at Yurbban Hotel. Credit: Yurbban Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Barcelona      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Barcelona   <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/praktik-bakery.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_es_Barcelona_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_378468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Praktik Bakery<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location-wise, Praktik Bakery hotel can\u2019t be beaten\u2014just off the bustling shopping thoroughfare of Passeig de Gracia and around the corner from Gaud\u00ed\u2019s Casa Mila. And yes, the hotel does have a bakery\u2014it\u2019s the city\u2019s best\u2014right downstairs. There\u2019s no lobby, and rooms at the affordable three-star property are no-frills, but what better way to wake up than to the smell of freshly baked bread and croissants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona10_left-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Simple but chic, Hotel Praktik Bakery is a calm retreat from Barcelona\u2019s busy streets. Credit: Praktik Bakery\" data-id=\"3421\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona10_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona10_left-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3421\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Simple but chic, Hotel Praktik Bakery is a calm retreat from Barcelona\u2019s busy streets. Credit: Praktik Bakery<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona11_right-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast of breadwinners: Enjoy freshly baked delights at Hotel Praktik Bakery. Credit: Praktik Bakery\" data-id=\"3415\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcelona11_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/barcelona11_right-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3415\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Breakfast of breadwinners: Enjoy freshly baked delights at Hotel Praktik Bakery. 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