When you step off your plane & walk out of the baggage claim terminal, you feel the warm wind blowing, the sun hitting your face, and you find yourself on a short escape from reality. What a great feeling! Hop on Aerobús bus that takes you directly to the city center, which only costs 8.50 euros. Get off at Plaça Catalunya.
Take in a deep breath and realise where you are. Nowadays, we can travel so quickly to a completely different world. Enjoy your stay in this incredibly interesting, diverse, historical city which is steeped in culture.
start here
DROP OFF YOUR BAG AT “LOCKER BARCELONA” located on Carrer D’estruc 36. For only 4 euros you can drop off your cabin sized suitcase for the whole day.
—Rent a bike right next door–it’s called Budget Bikes CHEAP & PRACTICAL
Bike to your Coffee
Bike less than 5 minutes until you stumble onto Cosmo, located in the Eixample neighbourhood. It is unique, has great vibes & well, of course, it has really good coffee! My advice is to go in, check out the place, order a coffee to go and bring it outside where you can sit down on a public bench on that same street. Or if you bike 10 seconds up that street you’ll find a small green space.
You can people watch, enjoy the hipster, student vibe & make everyone jealous of your food & beverage pairing 😉
for an incredible vegetarian lunch @ aguaribay
WHERE LOCALS GO
Skybar — Ohla hotel — Monument hotel — Yurbban passage hotel & The W
enjoy a lovely glass of local red wine with a complimentary small plate of tapas
a 30 second bike ride to the best salsa place in Barcelona: Antilla
antilla awaits you to show off your salsa & bachata moves
still have energy left?
go to the beach to workout under the full moon 🙂
good morning!
BRUNCH after your niGHT OUT?
where you find tasty healthy food & good coffee
flax & kale, honest greens, Teatre
Other great Addresses
Organic Food Shops/Markets
1) BioBarri
2) Market Cuina Fresca
3) Bionostas
4) La Boqueria food market
Breakfast/Brunch/Healthy Meals
1) Bohl: wholesome kitchen
2) Suís y Bowls
3) Ferment 9
4) Como Allá, Acá (Great Empanadas)
5) Mama Lina (Best Pizza) (vegan options)
6) Vinci Gelato (vegan Gelato)
7) All you eat is Love
8) Gaby’s
Great Tapas & Bars
1) Porteńo Bar (It is in a great neighbourhood)
2) The Boca Chica Best Bathroom I’ve ever been in my life 🙂 It’s a must to check out this restaurant, bar & rooftop
3) Gourmet Sensi AMAZING TAPAS!
4) Bar Brutal & The box (number 3&4 are all in the Gothic Quarter)
5) Paco Meralgo
Salsa Shoes & Clothes Shop
1) Danzarina: Zapatpos para el baile
Coworking/Movement Space Rentals
1) Espacio Centro de la Tierra
your short trip has come to an end
drop off your bike — fetch your bags
& fly back to your destination
no one will ever know you took this great escape
hastá luego
More time than just one day & one night?
Poblenou is a must
My favourite neighbourhood
Poblenou is a northern neighbourhood in Barcelona and in the early 19th century it was an industrial zone During the industrial revolution, Poblenou had the highest concentration of industries in the whole of Spain. Today, it is becoming alive with lots of new start ups, local artists and is becoming a hub for technology & innovation.
I will give you a great plan of what to do, where to eat and where to stay 🙂
I find this neighbourhood very special. Very vibrant with young, local artists, startups, markets where you’ll find many local crafts and incredible cafe, bars & restaurants.
Ready?? ok, lets go!
Breakfast at Little Fern
Really incredible Specialty coffee, lunch is made Fresh & using only in season & local produce. You can have breakfast or lunch there 🙂 Very cozy vibe & a great place to start your day.
Take a walk down LA Rambla De Poblenou
The lady who started Origamwear is a very kind and talented artist. She makes clothes that are multifunctional, and made with ecological textiles.
Check out this Optimist organic store
Hit the beach
Mar Bella or Bogatell beach
Enjoy the warm sand, tan, swim, play some volleyball &
find the Beach Tennis School on Bogatell beach
p.s ashley is wearing origam clothing 😉
hungry?
MinYam Bar & Restaurant is waiting for you
Minyam is a very fun bar, Latin Music, Bustling with hungry clients & very passionate owners and managers serving your table. You must try the Burrata, it just melts in your mouth, and pair it with tomato & garlic toast. WOW that crunchy toast combined with the soft creamy burrata is to die for. The Scallops are so fresh & topped with their own made reduction sauce, so incredible, thinking back I can still taste the ginger and lime notes.
Feel like getting a tattoo?
check out feos tattoos & clothes
Dinner at cata Croquet
famous for their croquets–but anything you order is so good
Sleep at ZT the Golden Hotel
https://goldenbarcelona.zthotels.com/
wake up & start your roadtrip
Rent a car at SIXT and take a trip up the Costa Brava
check out the coastal towns
end in Begur
Eat Dinner & Stay at hostal ses Negres
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