Without its constant wealth of raw materials, it would not be possible to enjoy the characteristic elements of Catalan cuisine: the fish and meat dishes known as “mar i muntanya”, the contrasts of sweet and sour, the picada (a mixture of nuts, cooking liquid and garlic or aromatic herbs) and the rapid and enthusiastic acceptance of products from outside Catalonia. On the first day, it’s a good idea to go out and soak up the city’s modernista ambience.
At 4pm, the walking tour ‘Barcelona Walking Tours Modernisme’ is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the Passeig de Gracia and the heritage district, the Quadrat d’Or. After this, make the most of your time and let yourself fall under the spell of the architectural gems in the Gothic Quarter, such as the Cathedral in the Placa Nova, the monumental ensemble in the Placa del Rei, and the civic and government buildings in the Placa Sant Jaume.
BARCELONA BY NIGHT – At night, you’ll be able to enjoy Barcelona’s most modern facet if you have dinner in the Born. Here, you’ll be able to see the church of Santa Maria del Mar, and be captivated by a neighbourhood which is a wonderful combination of medieval charm and Barcelona’s hippest bars and restaurants. Another tempting option is to have dinner in the old harbour, or Port Veil, as you enjoy the Mediterranean sea breezes.
Barcelona never sleeps. The city has set the benchmark for the international electronic music scene and dances to the sounds of the world’s top DJs. It’s also the perfect place for lovers of jazz, rock, Latin rhythms and pop. You can also choose to purchase the Barcelona NightCard which enables fast-track entrance into Barcelona’s top clubs and discotheques all week with just one ticket.
