A couple of weeks ago, I took a day-trip to Barcelona. Meeting up with a friend who hadn’t been there before, we decided to jet around the city, checking out some top spots, and stopping occasionally for a much-needed glass of wine (or two). Here, a quick picture rundown of my whirlwind visit to Catalunya’s capital.
We spied street art in between stops.
Then settled down at a bar stool for a quick lunch at La Boqueria Market’s Pinotxo.
We walked off the tapas with a paseo past some of Barcelona’s most prized buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo.
Followed by a pit stop at the Barri Gòtic’s Cathedral (free to enter after 5:15pm).
Then we aimlessly wandered through alleyways lined with colorful clothes that dangled and danced in the afternoon breeze.
And finally, we finished up the day with drinks at Cuines Santa Caterina restaurant before heading to Plaza de Catalunya to catch the Aerobus back to the airport.
Not bad for a day’s work.
May 16th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Indeed, not bad at all! Just another proof that traveling doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated to be fun.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Beautiful! I miss Barcelona so much!
May 16th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Not bad at all!
Thanks for the tip about the Barri Gòtic’s Cathedral; I hope to visit Barcelona this summer so hopefully I’ll get to see it, as well!
May 16th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Yes – definitely hit up the cathedral after 5pm, and Pinotxo (the food there is insane!). It really is a lovely city!
May 17th, 2012 at 1:20 am
That chickpea dish looks amazing! I was just in Barcelona and one for my favorite tapas was chickpeas with spinach and pancetta. YUM!
May 17th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Spinach and pancetta???!!! Oohhh, that needs to happen in my life. This version was made with morcilla, parsley, onion and spices. It was heaven, but the tapa you tried sounds even more impressive!
July 13th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Oh wow! I just saw this
What a rad Day!!
SOO glad we made it happen!
Those pics are so great Erin!
My mouth is still watering.
Next time,bringing my big girl camera, fo sho.
January 9th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
I love these pictures! You’ve really captured the essence of a spontaneous day in one of my favourite cities. Thanks for the tip about entering Gòtic’s Cathedral after 5.15pm. That’s definitely on my list for next time