Trip to Barcelona

At the Top of the Montserrat

Barcelona is an amazing place to visit with a beautiful Mediterranean climate. I experienced temperatures as high as 36 degrees Celsius, during my 5-day stay. Overall, Barcelona is a bustling city with numerous attractions and events.

** Fun Fact: Barcelona has two official languages, Spanish and Catalan **

• Places Visited
• Tips

Places Visited

1. Las Ramblas
2. Basílica de la Sagrada Família
3. Barcelonata Beach
4. Arc de Triomf
5. Parc de la ciutadella
6. Spotify Camp nou
7. Montserrat
8. Park Güell

1. Las Ramblas

Price: Free

It's a popular street in Barcelona, it has a combination of eateries, shops and market. I visited the Ramblas De Sant Josep, an open-air market and museum for contemporary arts.

Ramblas De Sant Josep

2. Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Prices: 26 Euros

It is one of the largest Catholic church in the world. It is a church still under construction designed by Antoni Gaudí. Tickets are sold on the offcial La Sagrada Familia website

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

3. Barcelonata Beach

Price: Free

There is a beach in the city with plenty of activities nearby. Shopping malls, rides, and other things to do are all close to the beach. Bring a blanket along to spread on the sand and an umbrella for some shade from the sun when you visit,. You can rent an umbrella and purcahse a blanket for €10 each.

4. Arc de Triomf

Price: Free

It is one of Barcelona's iconic landmark. The momentum was built as the gateway to a fair which was held in the Parc de la Ciutadella.

Arc de Triomf

5. Parc de la ciutadella

Price : Free

Entry to the park is free, and it has both paid and unpaid attractions like the zoo, lake, Cascada monumental, the Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, and a large fountain.

Parc de la ciutadella

6. Spotify Camp nou

Price : Free

It was a great experience to tour the stadium where some of the epic Champions League knockout matches took place. The stadium is also one of the largest in the world. However, the stadium is currently under construction, so I wasn't able to take the stadium tour. Hopefully, I'll be able to visit the stadium again when completed.

Spotify Camp nou

7. Montserrat (Sacred Mountain)

Price : 25 euros

Don't miss out on a trip to Montserrat while in Barcelona, which is easily accessible by train from Plaça de Espanya in the city center. There are two options to get to the monastery: you can take the Cable Car or the Rack Railway (funicular) to go up the monastery. I chose the Cable Car, and the combined return ticket for the train and cable cost 25 euros.

There are plenty of activities to do at the monastery, including visiting the museum, Montserrat Atrium the Basilica (home to the Black Madonna), and taking another funicular up to the top of the mountain, which cost 16.5 euros for a return ticket.

My visit to Montserrat was an amazing experience, and it turned out to be the highlight of my holiday in Barcelona. We spent nearly 2 hours hiking at the top of the mountain before descending back to the base.

Montserrat

8. Park Güell

Price: 10 euros

It is one of the larget gardens in Spain, and it is famous for being one of architect Antoni Gaudí's greatest creations. I spent a day at this park exploring the colorful mosaics and nature-inspired architecture.

Tips (Visit in the summer)

1. Bring a water bottle as Spain can be very hot, especially if you're coming from cooler places like the UK.
2. Consider using a fanny pack or crossbody bag to prevent pickpocketing. Barcelona is known as the pickpocket capital of Europe.
3. Purchase tickets at least 4 days in advance for popular attractions like La Sagrada Familia, as they tend to sell out quickly.
4. Consider getting a T-mobilitat card for convenient and affordable transportation during your stay.