Barcelona Journals

Five days in Barcelona

An October 2005 trip to Barcelona by Nosmig

Quote: I needed a city break in a slightly warmer place than U.K. I had heard that Barcelona offered a wide range of attractions - art, architecture, shops, sunshine, restaurants, etc.

Five days in Barcelona

Overview

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Sagrada Familia - Yes, it's still a building site, but you'll never see another like it; it's an absolute must. Also visit La Pedera (more Gaudi) and the National Museum of Art (Montjuic), Make an 'expeditionary' trip to Tibidab using bus, tram, and funicular - a fun journey for tremendous views.

Quick Tips:

Eat a good breakfast and snack well during the day - because many of the better restaurants don't open until 8:30pm.

Best Way To Get Around:

Everything is easy. Taxis are reliable and inexpensive. Buses are excellent - and a 2- or 3-day pass is superb value. The City Turistico bus (two routes) gets you to most key sites and is good value.

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Catalonia Portal de l'Angel

Hotel | "Catalonia Albinoni"

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Ideal location for a city break - in a pedestrianised street a few minutes' walk from la Plaza Catalunya and The Ramblas. Clean, comfortable, well-furnished rooms, friendly staff, and good service. Tremendous breakfast choice.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 28, 2005

Catalonia Portal de l'Angel
Portal Del Angel 17
Barcelona, Spain 08002
34 93 3184141

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La Fonda

Restaurant

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Yes, truly an experience. They don't take bookings, and the queue forms over half an hour before the doors open. At the busiest times, count the number in the queue ahead of you to see if the wait is worth it! Superb food, friendly and efficient staff, and great value. I wish there were more like this.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 28, 2005

La Fonda
Carrer del Escudellers
Barcelona, Spain
(93) 301-7515

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Meson Jesus Restaurante

Restaurant | "Meson Jesus"

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What a place! Don't be put off by the slightly scruffy appearance and its location in a side street. Wonderful food, good wines, friendly and efficient staff. It's half the price and twice as good as most other places. Hard to beat if you're on a budget - and just as good if you're not.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 28, 2005

Meson Jesus Restaurante
C/cecs De La Boqueria 4
Barcelona, Spain
(93) 317-3698