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May 30, 2012 23 Comments

Sights of Barcelona | Spain

Barcelona is an incredibly beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do. Out of the 3 cities (Madrid, Seville, Barcelona) I had the privilege of visiting in Spain, Barcelona was hands down the BEST city in Spain, and also one of the most beautiful cosmopolitan cities in the world. This city has so much to offer from its gorgeous weather to its amazing tapas to its fascinating, yet unusual, Gaudi architecture.


Due to its location on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona also offers a wide array of activities to choose from including spending a day at the beach, visiting churches & museums, strolling down La Rambla and stopping by the Boqueria Food Market for a bite. In particular though, I had the most fun shopping and strolling down Passeig de Gracia and enjoying a cafe con leche every now and then. Barcelona is also famous for its vibrant nightlife – this city never sleeps. There is something for everyone in this culturally rich city with beautiful people… definitely not to be missed!

RECOMMENDED STAY
at least 3 to 4 nights

Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gracia

Architecture of Barcelona

Beautiful Barcelona

Strolling and window shopping on Passeig de Gracia, similar to New York’s 5th Avenue

barcelona 566Affordable shopping at Podivm on Passeig de Gracia

Placa de Catalunya… pigeon watching and hanging out

La Rambla

Boqueria Food Market at La Rambla


Narrow side streets off La Rambla

Port Vell… after strolling from La Rambla 


El Born district… supposedly very trendy, unfortunately I didn’t see the hype

Carrer del Bisbe Irurita at Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)


Twilight strolling thru Passeig de Gracia… observe the architecture

Gaudi’s Masterpiece – Sagrada Familia… front view

Gaudi’s Masterpiece – Sagrada Familia… back view

TELL ME: Have you been to Barcelona?  What was your favorite attraction?  What did I miss?

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  1. Baker Street says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Barcelona has been on my list forever! Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures! 🙂

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  2. Khushboo says

    May 30, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Arghh you've got me craving a trip to Europe now- such great architecture, culture and an amazing vibe overall! Is there anything sexier than listening to the locals communicate in Spanish ;)! I've never been to Barcelona but I have visited Madrid & Majorca- both were memorable trips!

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  3. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    My father lives very close to Barcelona, I really hope to visit him soon so I can see all the beautiful places Spain has to offer~

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  4. honeywhatscooking says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    @Baker Street – no problem. It really is a beautiful city, I had a lot of fun there. Very laid back and friendly people.

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  5. honeywhatscooking says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    @Khushboo – nope, nothing is sexier than hear the locals speak in Spanish, not to mention how good looking some of these Spanish men are. I have to visit Majorca and IBIZA! Someday, hopefully I will still look "young" enough to dance like a maniac. You would love Barca.

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  6. honeywhatscooking says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    @Catalina – are you Spanish? That's so great.. definitely worth the visit.

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  7. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    May 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I am so glad you wrote about Barcelona, which led me to your post about Madrid – I am going to Spain (Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, and a few other cities) in July and this is very helpful!

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  8. molliee says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    so pretty! I would love to visit!!

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  9. Tina Bk says

    May 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I am just in awe of some of these photos, such great clarity and angle to them. Spain looks like it would be an amazing trip-thanks for sharing this!

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  10. Ameena says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    I LOVED Barcelona…way more than I thought I would. I agree about the Born area…I didn't get it. I also didn't understand all the hype about the great shopping there because everything was expensive!

    Hands down my favorite part of Barcelona was the Ritz. One of the most beautiful and accommodating hotels I've ever stayed at.

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  11. Alison says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Never been to Barcelona, but we were in Zaragoza this past fall and it was GORGEOUS. We spent a relaxing week there and loved it!

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  12. honeywhatscooking says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    @Bianca – wow.. that's awesome. I didn't go to Grenada, but definitely worth a day trip. I'll fix up my other "Spain" posts for you. So glad you were led to Madrid.

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  13. honeywhatscooking says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    @Mollie
    @Tina
    @Jay
    Thank you all!

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  14. honeywhatscooking says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    @Ameena – I did too.. many people told me how amazing Barca was, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was blown away. one of the nicest cities. The shopping reminded me of 5th avenue, so I was window shopping a lot, but they had Mango, Zara, and other more affordable brands that I had fun with. 🙂
    Oh my… I could only imagine how NICE the Ritz would be. Lucky you! 🙂

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  15. honeywhatscooking says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    @Allison – I hadn't even heard of Zaragoza.. just looked it up. WOW.. so pretty! I'll have to add it to my todo list the next time I visit Spain, along with Ibiza and Mallorca/Majorca. 🙂

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  16. Zoe says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Very beautiful photos! I'm not been to Barcelona before and take lots of references from you if I'm going there one day 😀

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  17. Akila says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    very nice photos…. because of ur writeup.. want to visit it atleast once…

    Happily following you…

    Learning-to-cook
    Regards,
    Akila

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  18. Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin says

    May 31, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I definitely want to see Spain one day, but I'm not sure when that will actually happen. So thanks so much for sharing these photos – the cathedral looks incredible 🙂

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  19. sweetpeaskitchen.com says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I have never been to Barcelona, but I definitely want to travel there someday soon! 🙂

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  20. honeywhatscooking says

    June 1, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    Thanks guys. Barcelona is beautiful. Please visit if you ever have the chance.

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  21. navy and orange says

    June 1, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    love Barcelona!

    xoxo navy & orange

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  22. millernel74 says

    November 1, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Barcelona is famous for its beaches, natural climate, villas and great architectural buildings .. I never go from there without seeing the Sagrada Familia of Antoni Gaudi. Thank you so much for adding your valuable time to post and give valuable information on Barcelona.villa Pineda de Mar

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      November 1, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Thanks millernel.. Loved Barcelona, one of my favorite cities.

      Reply

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