Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
Organic, local produce and sundry groceries. Try the white wine in a box for super savings during your stay! €14 for 3 litres (the equivalent of four bottles of wine).
BeOrganic Botiga d'Alimentació Ecològica a Barcelona
9 Carrer dels CordersOrganic, local produce and sundry groceries. Try the white wine in a box for super savings during your stay! €14 for 3 litres (the equivalent of four bottles of wine).
Go to BeOrganic for the produce (because Veritas' produce sucks), but this is a good place for organic groceries AND it's open on Sundays.
Via Laietana, 28
28 Via LaietanaGo to BeOrganic for the produce (because Veritas' produce sucks), but this is a good place for organic groceries AND it's open on Sundays.
Overpriced, but convenient, especially on Sundays.
TIP: At the register, ask for "una botella de vino crianza" to get 1.5L of barrel wine for €3.15!!
Open 7 days a week, until 11pm.
Passeig del Born, 17
Overpriced, but convenient, especially on Sundays.
TIP: At the register, ask for "una botella de vino crianza" to get 1.5L of barrel wine for €3.15!!
Open 7 days a week, until 11pm.
A fantastic market with a mellower, more local feel than the Boquería.
Closed Sundays. Check the website for hours, as they change all the time: http://www.mercatsantacaterina.com/
501 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mercado ng Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóA fantastic market with a mellower, more local feel than the Boquería.
Closed Sundays. Check the website for hours, as they change all the time: http://www.mercatsantacaterina.com/
The infamous market in town. A must see tourist spot and great grocery shopping.
Closed Sundays. Open 8am to 8:30pm all other days.
1313 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mercado ng Boqueria
91 La RamblaThe infamous market in town. A must see tourist spot and great grocery shopping.
Closed Sundays. Open 8am to 8:30pm all other days.
Stop here on the way back from the beach for the BEST bread in town. Pastries, too.
Closed Sundays.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Carrer del Baluard, 38
Stop here on the way back from the beach for the BEST bread in town. Pastries, too.
Closed Sundays.
Ecological breads sold by weight, plus pastries and baked treats.
Open seven days a week.
114 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels FlassadersEcological breads sold by weight, plus pastries and baked treats.
Open seven days a week.
Food Scene
GREAT coffee, very close to the apartment.
Strange, though, it's open only after 10am.
Closed Sundays. Closed Saturdays and Sundays during August.
Carrer de l'Argenteria, 64
GREAT coffee, very close to the apartment.
Strange, though, it's open only after 10am.
Closed Sundays. Closed Saturdays and Sundays during August.
Great coffee in a laptop/device friendly with free WiFi.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31
31 Carrer del Pintor FortunyGreat coffee in a laptop/device friendly with free WiFi.
Coffee and WiFi. Laptop/device friendly.
Brunch seven days a week.
Closed for dinner on Sundays.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Carrer del Parlament, 39
Coffee and WiFi. Laptop/device friendly.
Brunch seven days a week.
Closed for dinner on Sundays.
Very cozy spot with great service and rustic food in the heart of the raval. Make a reservation, this place is popular with the locals!
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurante Lo de Flor
Very cozy spot with great service and rustic food in the heart of the raval. Make a reservation, this place is popular with the locals!
Get there early or make o reservation, this place is a hot spot with the locals! If you get tired of spanish food during your trip, indulge in some homemade chinese dumplings!
252 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersGet there early or make o reservation, this place is a hot spot with the locals! If you get tired of spanish food during your trip, indulge in some homemade chinese dumplings!
This is as proper as it gets! Service is amazing and the seafood is super fresh! Be prepare to spend though, it is not cheap, but you are guaranteed to have an experience you will not forget!
195 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cañete
17 Carrer de la UnióThis is as proper as it gets! Service is amazing and the seafood is super fresh! Be prepare to spend though, it is not cheap, but you are guaranteed to have an experience you will not forget!
Super cool tapas spot. Great vibe and popular with the locals!
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Perla de Oro
115 Carrer de BailènSuper cool tapas spot. Great vibe and popular with the locals!
Go for stellar coffee made with pride, independent magazines, amazing salads and innovative treats. An inspired stop in an inspired plaza.
Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, 11
Go for stellar coffee made with pride, independent magazines, amazing salads and innovative treats. An inspired stop in an inspired plaza.
Natural wine bar and wine shop with great tapas. The closest hot spot to the apartment. Get the smoked sardines. Exquisite!
Carrer de la Princesa, 14
Natural wine bar and wine shop with great tapas. The closest hot spot to the apartment. Get the smoked sardines. Exquisite!
Placeta Montcada, 2
Great tapas. Kitchen open all day from 12-12.
Plaça de les Olles, 8
Renown tapas spot 2 minutes from the apartment. Get ready for a wait!!
French cafe with nice wines, coffee and salads. And cheese. :) A beautiful plaza after a beautiful stroll from the apartment.
Carrer de Lluís el Piadós, 2
French cafe with nice wines, coffee and salads. And cheese. :) A beautiful plaza after a beautiful stroll from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to eat great, fresh tapas, this is the place to go. These guys are super consistent and on point. It is touristy, but totally worth it.
93 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tapas 24
269 Carrer de la DiputacióIf you want to eat great, fresh tapas, this is the place to go. These guys are super consistent and on point. It is touristy, but totally worth it.
If you are in the mood for some hipster lovin, this is the place! It's located on a very lively street with tons of bars, so hop around!
80 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Bodega Fortuny
56 Carrer de Joaquín CostaIf you are in the mood for some hipster lovin, this is the place! It's located on a very lively street with tons of bars, so hop around!
Fantastic wine list plus charcuterie style menu. Stylish spot for people watching.
Carrer de l'Esparteria, 14
Fantastic wine list plus charcuterie style menu. Stylish spot for people watching.
Everything Else
The best spot to get a topup SIM card. Ask for "Bono 8 Internet Tarjeta" if you want to use your smartphone or tablet around town for less than €10/month. Bring your passport. http://www.yoigo.com/
Yoigo
125 Carrer Gran de GràciaThe best spot to get a topup SIM card. Ask for "Bono 8 Internet Tarjeta" if you want to use your smartphone or tablet around town for less than €10/month. Bring your passport. http://www.yoigo.com/
Beautiful beaches an easy 1-hr train ride out of town. Walk to Arc de Triomf Train station and take the train heading towards Blanes/Maçanet. Get off at Sant Pol de Mar, walk past town to beaches.
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sant Pol de Mar
Beautiful beaches an easy 1-hr train ride out of town. Walk to Arc de Triomf Train station and take the train heading towards Blanes/Maçanet. Get off at Sant Pol de Mar, walk past town to beaches.
The marker keeps saving in the wrong spot (!!), but walk to the beach and head to the W for the best beach within walking distance. The water is cleaner here and the beach tends to be less crowded.
742 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Barceloneta
The marker keeps saving in the wrong spot (!!), but walk to the beach and head to the W for the best beach within walking distance. The water is cleaner here and the beach tends to be less crowded.
The closest 24-hour parking location.
Fees usually run around €40 per 24-hr period and €20 between 21h and 9h.
For details, search for aparcamentsbsm and click on Francesc Cambó link.
Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, 10
The closest 24-hour parking location.
Fees usually run around €40 per 24-hr period and €20 between 21h and 9h.
For details, search for aparcamentsbsm and click on Francesc Cambó link.