We flew to Barcelona direct from the UK with Jet2.com and, from Barcelona Airport, jumped on the train that travels into the city centre. Our stop was Passeig de Gràcia which was then just a 10 minute walk to our accommodation.
Where To Stay?
Casa Gracia - the gorgeous Casa Gracia has a wide range of rooms, from private, twin/family en-suites, to shared dorms. It is centrally located, with a restaurant attached, and the most fabulous rustic lift shaft taking you up to the reception and various floors.
Things to do:
Quite often, when we visit a city for the first time, our first day is spent on a hop-on, hop-off tour (although we tend not to hop off!) in order to get a better idea of the layout of the city, and see what we would like to see and do during our trip.
Sagrada Familia remains under construction 138-years after building first began. This means the constant presence of cranes, scaffold and other construction equipment, but the detail on the basilica is just extraordinary.
Parc Montjuic overlooks Barcelona and is a great escape from the city. Public buses leave from the city centre and drop off in the parc, although don't do what we did and take the bus in the wrong direction (we eventually made it!). Parc Montjuic is home to several museums, the 1992 Olympic Stadium, and is also where you can jump on the cable car which takes you down to the port.
The Water Front Area includes a series of sandy beaches which stretch right down the coastline. The weather was fine enough to enjoy a sit on the beach and, if you are like Anya and go in the sea no matter the weather, the water was a bearable temperature (for a short dip!). Beach cafes can be found actually on the beach - we popped in to enjoy the best hot chocolate we've ever had!
The Marina area is a lovely place to stroll around looking at the boats, especially in the evening, and is also where will can find Barcelona Aquarium
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