Barcelona: 3 Days of Gaudí Architecture, Gothic Alleyways & Beachside Tapas

Pg. de Gràcia, 43, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona

💡 Book the 'Gold Ticket' to access the exclusive private residence of the Batlló family and skip the general admission queue at the entrance.

Carrer de Mallorca, 401, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Aim to visit the Nativity Towers if you want to experience Gaudí's original, intricately detailed stonework, as this is the only façade completed during his lifetime.

Ptge. de Simó, 18, Eixample, 08025 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Perfect for a casual, sit-down lunch; this market-style seafood eatery allows you to pick your fresh catch at the counter before it is cooked to order.

Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Enter via the Carretera del Carmel entrance to start at the top of the park, allowing for a gentle downhill walk towards the famous mosaic dragon staircase.

Pla de la Seu, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Make sure your shoulders and knees are covered for entry, and don't miss the secluded Cloister, which is famously home to 13 white geese.

Carrer del Bisbe, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Look up at the underside of this neo-Gothic bridge; legend says if you make eye contact with the hidden skull carving, you will be cursed with bad luck.

La Rambla, 91, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Walk past the expensive, colourful juice stands at the very front of the market to find authentic, cheaper jamón ibérico and tapas stalls towards the back.

Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

💡 This stunning Catalan Gothic church in the El Born neighbourhood is much quieter than the main Cathedral; pay a few euros to access the rooftop terraces for incredible views.

Carrer de Montcada, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Settle in for a leisurely lunch and order the crispy beef cheek tacos and the mushroom carpaccio with wasabi vinaigrette.

Passeig de Picasso, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Hire a small rowboat on the central lake or simply admire the monumental Cascada del Parc de la Ciutadella, a fountain designed with early input from a young Antoni Gaudí.

Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Take the Telefèric de Montjuïc (cable car) up to the fortress for a spectacular, birds-eye view over the commercial port and the city skyline.

Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Even if you skip the extensive interior art collections, the front steps of the museum offer one of the most iconic, symmetrical views looking down over the Magic Fountain and Plaça d'Espanya.

Carrer de Pepe Rubianes, 34, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

💡 Located right in the heart of La Barceloneta, schedule your sit-down lunch here to indulge in a traditional, rich seafood paella on their bustling terrace.

Barceloneta Beach, Spain

💡 Walk further up the coast towards Bogatell Beach if you prefer a slightly quieter strip of sand, or stay near the W Hotel for lively beach bars (chiringuitos) and people-watching.