Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
Bonpreu
264 Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria ClaretGood variety of products, but a bit more expensive
Supermercados Consum
15 C. de VillarroelJust around the corner from our flat
Carrer de Provença, 363
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Drinks & Nightlife
Carrer de Girona, 162
Typical Spanish bar with a good variety of tapas, and good prices!
Carrer de la Marina, 298
Good ham (bellota), ocasionally a guitar player comes, nearby.
Nice terrace, very spicy potatoes (super bravas), huevos estrellados (scrambled eggs with lpts of stuff)
7 recommandé par les habitants
Carrer de Mallorca, 301
Nice terrace, very spicy potatoes (super bravas), huevos estrellados (scrambled eggs with lpts of stuff)
Frankly, because our friends recommend it and it's just next door - we still have to check it out :)
16 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Tossa Barcelona
291 C. de NàpolsFrankly, because our friends recommend it and it's just next door - we still have to check it out :)
Cute tapas bar close to home.
Haven't been there yet, but it's on our list! :)
26 recommandé par les habitants
La Rueda
266 Carrer del RossellóCute tapas bar close to home.
Haven't been there yet, but it's on our list! :)
Cute café-bar close to home. Very nice atmosphere, jazzy, good tapas, drinks and breakfasts.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Cafè Adonis 1940
188 C/ de BailènCute café-bar close to home. Very nice atmosphere, jazzy, good tapas, drinks and breakfasts.
This is our local bar - whenever don't know where to go/what to do. Why? Friendly owners, decent prices, great mojitos and cocktails in general, great atmosphere, good music, made new a lot of new friendships there (a lot of our neighbours go there as well), excellent burgers, nachos and a humble but amazing cook in the kitchen :)
12 recommandé par les habitants
CHILL Bar Barcelona
424 C/ de ProvençaThis is our local bar - whenever don't know where to go/what to do. Why? Friendly owners, decent prices, great mojitos and cocktails in general, great atmosphere, good music, made new a lot of new friendships there (a lot of our neighbours go there as well), excellent burgers, nachos and a humble but amazing cook in the kitchen :)
Sightseeing
One of the most important architectual master pieces - A MUST SEE!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Carrer de Mallorca, 401
One of the most important architectual master pieces - A MUST SEE!
Carrer de Provença, 261
Another of Gaudí's masterpieces
Passeig de Gràcia, 43
Another of Gaudí's masterpieces
The Arc de Triomf is a triumphal arch built with colorful brickwork in Mudéjar style. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
447 recommandé par les habitants
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís CompanysThe Arc de Triomf is a triumphal arch built with colorful brickwork in Mudéjar style. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
The Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's most central park. The park includes a zoo, a lake, a large fountain and several museums. The Catalan Parliament is seated in the center of the park.
2289 recommandé par les habitants
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoThe Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's most central park. The park includes a zoo, a lake, a large fountain and several museums. The Catalan Parliament is seated in the center of the park.
Completed in July 2005, the unique structure known as Torre Agbar is one of the newest sensations in the Barcelona skyline. Its interesting shape and design was originally met with much dissension.
454 recommandé par les habitants
Agbar Tower
211 Avinguda DiagonalCompleted in July 2005, the unique structure known as Torre Agbar is one of the newest sensations in the Barcelona skyline. Its interesting shape and design was originally met with much dissension.
Symbol of Barcelona, Gaudi's emblematic park. Recommendation: walk up to the top of the park for spectacular views.
2138 recommandé par les habitants
Park Güell
Symbol of Barcelona, Gaudi's emblematic park. Recommendation: walk up to the top of the park for spectacular views.
Food Scene
Clients are typically locals. Food is good. Service professional (not very typical for Spain!)
Passeig de Sant Joan, 97
Clients are typically locals. Food is good. Service professional (not very typical for Spain!)
A small bakery with great croissants. There is nicer location of La Boulangerie on Carrer de Roselló 414, but Google Maps/AirBnB can't find it.
La Boulangerie
362 Avinguda DiagonalA small bakery with great croissants. There is nicer location of La Boulangerie on Carrer de Roselló 414, but Google Maps/AirBnB can't find it.
Plaça de la Sagrada Família, 19
For those who miss Starbucks
Passatge de Font, 5
5 Passatge de FontThe best tacos in town (according to our Mexican friends)
Great food, impecable staff (flexible, attentive, friendly), pleasant atmosphere
19 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant La Cúpula
255 Carrer de SicíliaGreat food, impecable staff (flexible, attentive, friendly), pleasant atmosphere
A recently opened bakery - variety of cakes, sandwiches and very friendly staff
Carrer de Provença, 371
A recently opened bakery - variety of cakes, sandwiches and very friendly staff
Fresh seafood & fish. Not your typical restaurant: you pick what you'd like just like on the market (not from the menu, but from the fish&seafood stand in front of you) - & they bring it to your table
147 recommandé par les habitants
La Paradeta Sagrada Família
18 Passatge de SimóFresh seafood & fish. Not your typical restaurant: you pick what you'd like just like on the market (not from the menu, but from the fish&seafood stand in front of you) - & they bring it to your table
Charming French bistro serving French cuisine with local and international flavors, relaxing atmoshpere, with a warm and comfortable design. Mid-way from home to Plaza Catalunya.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe EMMA
Charming French bistro serving French cuisine with local and international flavors, relaxing atmoshpere, with a warm and comfortable design. Mid-way from home to Plaza Catalunya.
Charming restaurant between house and Gaudi's buildings. Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of signature cuisine, with “tapas”. Live jazz on Thursdays & Fridays from 22:30 or 23h.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Josephine Barcelona
147 Carrer de Pau ClarisCharming restaurant between house and Gaudi's buildings. Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of signature cuisine, with “tapas”. Live jazz on Thursdays & Fridays from 22:30 or 23h.
You get in and you think it's a delicatessen shop. Then you ask for a table and they get you through the kitchen up the stairs to a room you can tell was a living room before it became a part of the restaurant. Professional service, quality products (fresh from the market).
9 recommandé par les habitants
Can Ravell
313 Carrer d'AragóYou get in and you think it's a delicatessen shop. Then you ask for a table and they get you through the kitchen up the stairs to a room you can tell was a living room before it became a part of the restaurant. Professional service, quality products (fresh from the market).
Shopping
Goofretti Glories
208 Avinguda DiagonalNearest shopping center
Passieg de Gracias is a shopping street - from Tiffany's to H&M, you can find anything here.
982 recommandé par les habitants
Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de GràciaPassieg de Gracias is a shopping street - from Tiffany's to H&M, you can find anything here.
Arts & Culture
European largest Art Nouveau Site, a city within the city (Lluís Domènech i Montaner). Declared a Historic Artistic Monument, and recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
454 recommandé par les habitants
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant QuintíEuropean largest Art Nouveau Site, a city within the city (Lluís Domènech i Montaner). Declared a Historic Artistic Monument, and recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.