{"id":11192,"date":"2017-01-04T22:29:30","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T20:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mindfultravelbysara.com\/?p=11192\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T16:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T14:33:59","slug":"things-to-do-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential Things to Do in Barcelona: Top Attractions &#038; Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>Looking for the best things to do in Barcelona<\/strong>? Barcelona is the <strong>cosmopolitan city<\/strong> you should consider when choosing the best places to visit in Spain.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Without a doubt this Catalan city has so much to offer; so if you visit the city, &#8203;&#8203;consider these 5 essential things to do&nbsp;in Barcelona that you will not forget, including <strong>top attractions and activities<\/strong>!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"780\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"5 Essential Things to Do in Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5-Essential-Things-to-Do-in-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-11250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5-Essential-Things-to-Do-in-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5-Essential-Things-to-Do-in-Barcelona-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5-Essential-Things-to-Do-in-Barcelona-300x422.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>What&rsquo;s the first thing you must do before exploring the city?<\/strong><\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Getting a map of Barcelona and organize your trip well, especially if you are going to spend only one weekend in the city, so you can see the top attractions in Barcelona.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Then, you must find it useful to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/gocity.com\/barcelona\/en-us?utm_medium=search&amp;utm_source=GoogleBCP&amp;utm_adcampaigngroup=BCP&amp;utm_campaign=GO-BCP-GGL-PPC-EUR-EUR%2FEN-PRRM-CMP-COMP-LYAU-NSA%20%5BKWS%5D&amp;matchtype=e&amp;utm_term=barcelona%20city%20pass%20card&amp;utm_creative=495920110923&amp;addisttype=g&amp;KPID=go_cmp-12236056988_adg-115613607805_ad-495920110923_kwd-400293565185_dev-c_ext-_prd-&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiP01DJ5VHY8pD0iUKsUMjrVPG8eqhK5ZG97_j8tNxiHAw67AbiNL88aAgsHEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Barcelona Go City pass<\/a>, which gives you access to Barcelona&rsquo;s top attractions and saves you money on more than 35 Barcelona attractions.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>Discover the city in this video:<\/strong><\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9CK13IgtvzY?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Attractions &amp; Things to do in Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Discover the wonders of Gaud&iacute;<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antoni_Gaud%C3%AD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antoni Gaud&iacute;<\/a> has &#8203;&#8203;been one of the most important architects of Modernism and has left an unforgettable impression in the city of Barcelona.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>You can&rsquo;t stop strolling around the city and have your eyes wide open to discover all his works.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"visitar barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/visitar-barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/visitar-barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/visitar-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Undoubtedly, the most important and well-known are the G&uuml;ell Park, the famous Sagrada Familia and the Batll&oacute; House:<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Sagrada Familia<\/strong><\/h4><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>As you may know, the building is not finished yet. It has been under construction since 1882 and Gaud&iacute; was in charge of this work until he died in 1926. Since then, it has become <strong>Spain&rsquo;s best-known building<\/strong>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Its impressive facades as well as its bright interiors make <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sagradafamilia.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sagrada Familia<\/a> unique and one of the main&nbsp;attractions in Barcelona that you can&rsquo;t miss.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>You can find it useful to buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/barcelona-attractions-c66342\/the-barcelona-pass-p1012495\/?partner=mindfultravelbysara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Barcelona Pass<\/a>, a package that combines&nbsp;the top attractions in Barcelona, including the skip-the-line tickets to La Sagrada Familia, and Park G&uuml;ell. And if you don&rsquo;t know when to go, don&rsquo;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/whyvisitbarcelona.com\/best-time-to-visit-sagrada-familia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">when is the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Park G&uuml;ell<\/strong><\/h4><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Turismo en Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Turismo-en-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Turismo-en-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Turismo-en-Barcelona-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>The Park G&uuml;ell is an <strong>architectural wonder<\/strong> that makes you doubt between what is nature and what is designed by Gaud&iacute;.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Full of colorful, curved shapes and carved animals, it&rsquo;s&nbsp;the perfect place to spend a relaxed morning in Barcelona.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Avoid going at noon and in midsummer, as it gets crowded and you will not be able to relax for a second!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>The ticket cost 7 euros (4.9 euros for children over 7 years old), and you can buy the tickets directly on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkguell.es\/en\/portada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website of the G&uuml;ell Park<\/a> to get the best price (at the office costs 1 euro more).<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Batll&oacute; House<\/strong><\/h4><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Turismo Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Turismo-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Turismo-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Turismo-Barcelona-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>In 1904 the famous building was rebuilt by Gaudi. The change was spectacular; so much that it seems that the house has its own life. It is rightly one of the <strong>most photographed places in Barcelona<\/strong>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>The entrance is not cheap (21.5 euros), but it is worth knowing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabatllo.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Casa Batll&oacute;<\/a>. It&rsquo;s a once in a lifetime experience!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>You can also visit other works of Gaud&iacute; as:<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>Casa Mil&aacute;<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>G&uuml;ell Palace<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>Bellesguard Tower<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>Teresianas&rsquo; College<\/li>\n<\/ul><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Don&rsquo;t miss this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onceinalifetimejourney.com\/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys\/europe\/barcelona-itinerary-where-i-would-take-you-in-4-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4-day Barcelona itinerary<\/a> to plan your perfect trip!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Cycling Barcelona<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>How about exploring Barcelona by bike?<\/strong><\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>If you are looking for <strong>cool and fun things to do in Barcelona<\/strong>, biking is a must. Besides, the city features flat terrain&nbsp;perfect for bikes.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"371\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"cycling Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cycling-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-11246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cycling-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cycling-Barcelona-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Planning&nbsp;your own bike tour is the best thing you could do. My personal advice? <\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>After visit some of the main attractions, you could <strong>bike to the best flea markets in town<\/strong> (as Boqueria Market) and taste Spanish food. Yummy!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"rent a bike in Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rent-a-bike-in-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-11247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rent-a-bike-in-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rent-a-bike-in-Barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>You can use the public bikes you&rsquo;ll find&nbsp;throughout the city or&nbsp;hire a bike in Barcelona.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;a must! <\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>I recommend you to look for companies&nbsp;like&nbsp;Donkey.bike,&nbsp;an&nbsp;online service for bicycle rental. It&rsquo;s cheaper and easier.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Enjoy art at the&nbsp;Paseo de Gracia<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>If you want to walk and enjoy the buildings of the city, sit on a terrace to have a cafe or just enjoy an afternoon of shopping. Paseo de Gracia has it all.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"367\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"lugares que visitar en barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lugares-que-visitar-en-barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lugares-que-visitar-en-barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lugares-que-visitar-en-barcelona-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, is a must. <strong>One of the most famous buildings on Paseo de Gracia<\/strong>, and of course, it&rsquo;s another of the majestic works of Gaud&iacute;.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Don&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss the Casa Amatller in Puig i Cadafalch, Casa Lle&oacute; Morera and Casa Fuster in Dom&egrave;nech i Montaner.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Gastronomia Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Gastronomia-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Gastronomia-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Gastronomia-Barcelona-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>If you are looking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onceinalifetimejourney.com\/reviews\/hotel-resorts\/where-to-stay-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">where to stay in Barcelona<\/a>, this area is a great one. Also you can choose hotels in El Raval, La Barceloneta and Les Corts.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>And if you travel to Barcelona on a cruise and are looking for acc<strong>ommodation closed to the port<\/strong>, take a look at these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisemummy.co.uk\/best-hotels-near-barcelona-cruise-port\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotels near Barcelona cruise port<\/a>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Stroll along the Ramblas<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>The Ramblas is <strong>one of the places to take a walk<\/strong> with more ambience of the city&nbsp;and one of the essential things to do in Barcelona.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"sitios para visitar en barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sitios-para-visitar-en-barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sitios-para-visitar-en-barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sitios-para-visitar-en-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>With a length of just over a kilometer, this street that ends in Plaza de Catalu&ntilde;a is melt with tourists, local and merchants. Bustle is assured!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"things to do in barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/things-to-do-in-barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-11245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/things-to-do-in-barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/things-to-do-in-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>There are <strong>three places you can&rsquo;t miss in your walk through&nbsp;the Ramblas<\/strong>:<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>The Boqueria market, where you will find very good quality local products.<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>The Mirador of&nbsp;Col&oacute;n, a sculpture with the famous Christopher Columbus on top.<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li>The Gran Teatro of&nbsp;Liceo, the oldest theater in Barcelona and an entire artwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Lose yourself in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>You can&rsquo;t leave Barcelona without <strong>visiting&nbsp;its famous Gothic Quarter<\/strong>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Barrio G%C3%B3tico de Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Barrio-G%C3%B3tico-de-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8878\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Lose yourself in its narrow streets and visit <strong>the majestic Cathedral of Barcelona<\/strong>. Many people forget about it or even think that the Sagrada Familia is the cathedral.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>If you have read the novel The Cathedral of the Sea, you can&rsquo;t miss the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. You will love it!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus! Barceloneta&rsquo;s Beach<\/strong><\/h3><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>There is no better place<\/strong> to enjoy the good weather of the city than the Barceloneta&rsquo;s beach.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Playa La Barceloneta\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Playa-La-Barceloneta.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Playa-La-Barceloneta.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Playa-La-Barceloneta-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Perfect for walking through the&nbsp;promenade&nbsp;or jogging along its shore. Want to enjoy the beach&nbsp;in the evenings? Don&rsquo;t forget to<strong> have a cocktail while watching the sunset<\/strong>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Playa Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Playa-Barcelona.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Playa-Barcelona.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Playa-Barcelona-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"><\/figure><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>To get to the beach, just take the metro to the Barceloneta stop. It&rsquo;s so easy!<\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>If you plan to visit the city, don&rsquo;t&nbsp;forget these 5 essential things to do in Barcelona that will make your trip unforgettable.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traveling to Spain? You will love this posts:<\/strong><\/h2><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/en\/tips-before-visiting-madrid\/\">Tips for visiting Madrid for the first time<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/en\/8-things-to-do-in-madrid-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Things to Do in Madrid for Free<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypathintheworld.com\/best-spanish-road-trips\/\">Best Spanish road trips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p><strong>Are you spending more than 90 days in Spain?<\/strong><\/p><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><p>Non EU passport holders can only <a href=\"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/en\/unique-things-to-do-in-spain\/\">visit Spain<\/a> for 90 days. If you want to spend more time exploring Barcelona and surroundings, you can apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicfire.com\/spain-retirement-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Non Lucrative Visa<\/a>&nbsp;to stay as long as you want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best things to do in Barcelona? 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