Guidebook for Barcelona
Sightseeing
From the outside and the inside, this Gaudi masterpiece is absolutely amazing!! The 45 minute audio tour of the site is a must! Go around 2 to avoid the crowds! Cost is around 15 euros.
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaFrom the outside and the inside, this Gaudi masterpiece is absolutely amazing!! The 45 minute audio tour of the site is a must! Go around 2 to avoid the crowds! Cost is around 15 euros.
Filled with old spanish castles, the olympic stadium, museums, gondola rides, and beautiful gardens, Montjuic is a must-do when visiting Barcelona. Rent a scooter to make a day trip easier.
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Montjuïc
Filled with old spanish castles, the olympic stadium, museums, gondola rides, and beautiful gardens, Montjuic is a must-do when visiting Barcelona. Rent a scooter to make a day trip easier.
you can take the train from Passeig de Gracia and it takes no more than 45 minutes to this great seaside city; do a stop-over in Garaff on the way and enjoy the intimate beach there
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SITGES
you can take the train from Passeig de Gracia and it takes no more than 45 minutes to this great seaside city; do a stop-over in Garaff on the way and enjoy the intimate beach there
one of the most amazing rock formations; you can walk up or take the teleférico up to the church
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Montserrat
35 Avinguda Jaume Ione of the most amazing rock formations; you can walk up or take the teleférico up to the church
One of my personal favorite coastal towns. Quite far up (almost in France), Dali lived there (a visit to his house is a must). A one night stay Cadaques is worthwhile!!
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Cadaqués
One of my personal favorite coastal towns. Quite far up (almost in France), Dali lived there (a visit to his house is a must). A one night stay Cadaques is worthwhile!!
Everything Else
Fundació Joan Miró
s/n Parc de MontjuïcAmazing museum, must see.
If you are Catholic, Muslim or Atheist… it does NOT matter: go inside and light a candle for the people important to you… the history makes this a church for EVERYBODY and you will feel it!!
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Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaIf you are Catholic, Muslim or Atheist… it does NOT matter: go inside and light a candle for the people important to you… the history makes this a church for EVERYBODY and you will feel it!!
Barrio” (quarter) next to Born is GRACIA, still quite authentic and a must ‘get to know…’ Saturday drop by the market of Gracia… just stroll to the beautiful and lively squares.
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Gràcia
Barrio” (quarter) next to Born is GRACIA, still quite authentic and a must ‘get to know…’ Saturday drop by the market of Gracia… just stroll to the beautiful and lively squares.
Restaurant Plaça del Sol
7 Plaça del SolGreat social ambiance
Carrer de Verdi
Carrer de VerdiHeart of Gracia. Wonderful social ambiance
Avinguda d'Icària
Avinguda d'IcàriaWalk to the beach to play volleyball!
Clínic Barceloneta
Hold exhibitions of art and more!
Agricola El Onofre SL
Patatas Bravas!!
Serviced by cheeky old Catalans in crisp white suits brandishing epic menus and razorsharp comebacks, this is retro dining Spanish-style
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Flash-Flash
25 Carrer de la Granada del PenedèsServiced by cheeky old Catalans in crisp white suits brandishing epic menus and razorsharp comebacks, this is retro dining Spanish-style
Hotel Balneario Termes la Garriga
23 Carrer dels BanysSpa
Carrer dels Mirallers, 5
5 Carrer dels Mirallersserve beer and provide a perfect environment for a private conversation
City Hall
2 Rambla de CatalunyaClub
Discothèque
Club
Moog
3 Carrer de l'Arc del TeatreHole you will learn to love
Club Catwalk
2-4 Carrer de Ramon Trias FargasReally great beach club
Luz de Gas
246 Carrer de MuntanerClub
Otto Zutz Club
15 Carrer de LincolnHip hop and house music club
El Món d'en Dadà
6 Carrer de Petritxolopen-air lounge club
Barceloneta
22 Carrer de l'EscarBEACH BEACH BEACH!!
the closest good beach, also home to Barcelona´s “Chernobyl” power plant (15 minutes).
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Sant Adrià de Besòs
the closest good beach, also home to Barcelona´s “Chernobyl” power plant (15 minutes).
Badalona
Family friendly!
walk from the station back towards Barcelona and away
from the town for about ten minutes and you´ll get to a stretch of nudist beach with coves and rocks protecting you from the wind and onlookers.
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Sant Pol de Mar
walk from the station back towards Barcelona and away
from the town for about ten minutes and you´ll get to a stretch of nudist beach with coves and rocks protecting you from the wind and onlookers.
Hotel Santa Susanna Resort
Km. 673 N-IINo buildings there! …just chill.
Whole area of Costa Brava has AMAZING beaches...you will not be at a loss for a great one. Just drive, take a train, or walk to one and you will be very pleased!
Costa Brava
239 Carrer de Roger de FlorWhole area of Costa Brava has AMAZING beaches...you will not be at a loss for a great one. Just drive, take a train, or walk to one and you will be very pleased!
For wine lovers! A little village, centre of the cava and wine production of the Penedés. Go to the family-run Bodega Castellroig or Bodega Raventós I Blanc.
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
For wine lovers! A little village, centre of the cava and wine production of the Penedés. Go to the family-run Bodega Castellroig or Bodega Raventós I Blanc.
Leuchtturm Cap de Creus
Wonderful natural reserve and scenery!!!
A richly rural area island from pretty Costa Brava towns Begur and Tamariu. Drive through fields to medieval villages like Madremanya, Palau-Sator, Pals and Castell d’Empordá.
Carrer de l'Empordà
Carrer de l'Empordà A richly rural area island from pretty Costa Brava towns Begur and Tamariu. Drive through fields to medieval villages like Madremanya, Palau-Sator, Pals and Castell d’Empordá.
Antoni Tàpies Stiftung
255 C/ d'AragóBarcelona's most famous contemporary artists
Take the opportunity to visit this! Nice trip on the train and spend the day walking around Figueres, a "mini" Barcelona
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Dalí Theater-Museum
5 Plaça Gala i Salvador DalíTake the opportunity to visit this! Nice trip on the train and spend the day walking around Figueres, a "mini" Barcelona
H10 Catalunya Plaza Boutique Hotel
7 Pl. de CatalunyaGreat place to walk around!
Plaça Espanya
Plaça EspanyaINCREDIBLE! Just visit it!!!
ZARA
16 Pg. de GràciaTake a stroll when everyone is out and about around 7pm after work!
Port Olímpic
Beaches, shops, restaurants, people, FUN!
Food Scene
Go Friday or Saturday later, live jazz from 23.30…. probably the place which parallels the New York style… designed by famous designer… food is very good..
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Josephine Barcelona
147 Carrer de Pau ClarisGo Friday or Saturday later, live jazz from 23.30…. probably the place which parallels the New York style… designed by famous designer… food is very good..
Probably one of the most authentic taverns with great quality seafood, great atmosphere,
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d697612-Reviews- Bar_Mundial-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
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Bar Mundial
1 Plaça de Sant Agustí VellProbably one of the most authentic taverns with great quality seafood, great atmosphere,
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d697612-Reviews- Bar_Mundial-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
In case you are fed up with Spanish food and want
something healthy for a great value for your money: try this out, http://lavietnamita.com/
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La Vietnamita
78 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaIn case you are fed up with Spanish food and want
something healthy for a great value for your money: try this out, http://lavietnamita.com/
Breakfast!! Order a huge plate of scrambled eggs w/ Catalan sausage served on a bed of chips. DELICIOUS!
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Bar El Velódromo
213 Carrer de MuntanerBreakfast!! Order a huge plate of scrambled eggs w/ Catalan sausage served on a bed of chips. DELICIOUS!
Good morning
sunshine. The set breakfasts on the terrace of Ra can fill you up
until dinner. Especially if you draw them out until lunchtime.
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Bar RA
6 Carrer d'ElisabetsGood morning
sunshine. The set breakfasts on the terrace of Ra can fill you up
until dinner. Especially if you draw them out until lunchtime.
Above you, the sky. Around you, joggers and
families. In front of you, the sea and a huge chicken
sandwich.
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Santa Maria
17 Carrer del ComerçAbove you, the sky. Around you, joggers and
families. In front of you, the sea and a huge chicken
sandwich.
Located in the Ramblas, it is definitely one of the characters of the Catalan bourgeoisie, and during the 60s and 70s it converted to a centre of reunions and
intellectuality.
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Cafè de l'Òpera
74 La RamblaLocated in the Ramblas, it is definitely one of the characters of the Catalan bourgeoisie, and during the 60s and 70s it converted to a centre of reunions and
intellectuality.
Another place with a tradition for hot chocolate - Petrixol, 11/ M Liceu, in the very centre of Barcelona.
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La Pallaresa Xocolateria Xurreria
11 Carrer de PetritxolAnother place with a tradition for hot chocolate - Petrixol, 11/ M Liceu, in the very centre of Barcelona.
Where hot chocolate can result in an incomparable pleasure
- Carrer Ramon y Cajal, 36/ M Fontana o Joanic
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La Nena
36 Carrer de Ramón y CajalWhere hot chocolate can result in an incomparable pleasure
- Carrer Ramon y Cajal, 36/ M Fontana o Joanic
Carrer de Consell de Cent, 292/ M Passeig de Gracia.
10 Brunch: Although it is not typical for Barcelona, here some nice options for a Sunday brunch.
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Cacao Sampaka.Chocolateria y tienda de bombones Barcelona
292 C. del Consell de CentCarrer de Consell de Cent, 292/ M Passeig de Gracia.
10 Brunch: Although it is not typical for Barcelona, here some nice options for a Sunday brunch.
Hotel Barceló Raval
17 Rambla del RavalDelicious and part of the hotel
Carrer d'En Gignàs, 21. Gótic/ M Jaume I - a cosy and cool bar in the old part of Barcelona near the port area - Marmalade - Carrer de la Riera Alta, 4. Raval/ M Liceu – the bigger sister of Milk Bar
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Milk Bar & Bistro
21 Carrer d'en GignàsCarrer d'En Gignàs, 21. Gótic/ M Jaume I - a cosy and cool bar in the old part of Barcelona near the port area - Marmalade - Carrer de la Riera Alta, 4. Raval/ M Liceu – the bigger sister of Milk Bar
international feel with local appeal, great service and reasonable prices
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Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del Parlamentinternational feel with local appeal, great service and reasonable prices
Cool and friendly bar / restaurant with international and Mexican dishes, café, breakfast, cocktail bar, lounge
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DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge
40 Carrer del CarmeCool and friendly bar / restaurant with international and Mexican dishes, café, breakfast, cocktail bar, lounge
Taktika Berri
169 C/ de ValènciaTapas and drinks!
La Taberna Del Espit
155 Carrer del RossellóFood and Drink!
Order steak tartar, pulpo encebollado (octopus with onion), pan con tomate
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Paco Meralgo
171 Carrer de MuntanerOrder steak tartar, pulpo encebollado (octopus with onion), pan con tomate
Order huevos estrellados (egg and chips), bikini de trufa (ham-and-cheese sandwich with truffle oil), and the excellent house white wine at 10€ a bottle.
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Tapas 24
269 Carrer de la DiputacióOrder huevos estrellados (egg and chips), bikini de trufa (ham-and-cheese sandwich with truffle oil), and the excellent house white wine at 10€ a bottle.
Point at any of the ingredients in the display and ask Señor Quim to prepare one of his famed montaditos.
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Quimet & Quimet
25 Carrer del Poeta CabanyesPoint at any of the ingredients in the display and ask Señor Quim to prepare one of his famed montaditos.
Order a selection of Lucio’s tapas and Maribel’s black beans with black pudding.
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Antigua Casa Lucio
Order a selection of Lucio’s tapas and Maribel’s black beans with black pudding.
Order bravas, ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad) and grilled foie on asparagus.
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Bohèmic Bistró
42 Carrer de MansoOrder bravas, ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad) and grilled foie on asparagus.
Bodega La Palma
7 C. de la Palma de Sant JustPatatas Bravas!!
La Esquinica
296 Passeig de Fabra i PuigPatatas Bravas!!
Another nice and small place. Simple but fun and they have a good homemade cava - the well-known Xampanyet. Try some of their famous anchovies, olives and some other
tapas
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El Xampanyet
22 Carrer de MontcadaAnother nice and small place. Simple but fun and they have a good homemade cava - the well-known Xampanyet. Try some of their famous anchovies, olives and some other
tapas
Some call it the best one in Barcelona, but maybe a little expensive.
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Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesSome call it the best one in Barcelona, but maybe a little expensive.
A classic Spanish dining room where waiters in livery serve tender meats and the lack of a menu suggests that since you’re here, you don’t care too much about prices.
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Can Ravell
313 Carrer d'AragóA classic Spanish dining room where waiters in livery serve tender meats and the lack of a menu suggests that since you’re here, you don’t care too much about prices.
To make the most of this unique dining experience, be sure to dress for the occasion, eat fashionably late, and drink only dirty martinis.
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il Giardinetto
28 Carrer de la Granada del PenedèsTo make the most of this unique dining experience, be sure to dress for the occasion, eat fashionably late, and drink only dirty martinis.
Gargantua i Pantagruel
Mediterranean and Spanish Cuisine
Cinc Sentits
60 C/ d'EntençaFood!
Carles Abellan
Spanish and Med food
Vivanda
134 Carrer Major de SarriàSpanish and Med food
Restaurante Al Fagotto
19 Carrer d'en Carabassaspanish and med food
Cheriff
15 Carrer de GinebraSpanish and Med Food
Roig Robí
20 Carrer de SènecaSpanish and Med food!
Ca l'Isidre
12 Carrer de les FlorsSpanish and Med food!
18 Octubre
18 Carrer de Julián RomeaTraditional dishes according to the great-grandmother’s recipes.
low lights, jazz music, superb Vietnamese-American food, and personal treatment
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Meliá Barcelona Sky
272 C. de Pere IVlow lights, jazz music, superb Vietnamese-American food, and personal treatment
This Bohemian cooperative is taking the concept of homemade to a new level: a flour mill in the back allows them to make sandwiches and pizzas in great varieties.
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La Cerería
3 Baixada de Sant MiquelThis Bohemian cooperative is taking the concept of homemade to a new level: a flour mill in the back allows them to make sandwiches and pizzas in great varieties.
Tapioles 53
53 Carrer de TapiolesHomemade bread
The platters of langoustines are as fresh as they come, the mozzarella is from their own farm in northern Italy and the tiramisu sings with expensive booze. Just make sure you’re on time!
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Xemei
85 Passeig de l'ExposicióThe platters of langoustines are as fresh as they come, the mozzarella is from their own farm in northern Italy and the tiramisu sings with expensive booze. Just make sure you’re on time!
From your prime spot at the bar, watch a small army of chefs as they toss scallops, roast toro ever so lightly, and roll eel nigiri.
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Shunka
5 Carrer dels SagristansFrom your prime spot at the bar, watch a small army of chefs as they toss scallops, roast toro ever so lightly, and roll eel nigiri.
Splendid location with a terrace on the beach and Mediterranean seafood at its best. Booking recommended.
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Agua
30 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaSplendid location with a terrace on the beach and Mediterranean seafood at its best. Booking recommended.
Restaurante Igueldo
0 Calle de La CoruñaSteakhouse
Restaurant a Barcelona Tram-Tram
121 Carrer Major de SarriàFrench Restaurant
Isabella's Restaurant
50 Carrer de GanduxerItalian Restaurant
Dime
5 Carrer de BernaGastropub
Drinks & Nightlife
a place with the best “haute-cuisine” tapas in Barcelona, a real insider tip; reserve to sit outside; you can combine with an aperitif in one of Gracia´s squares before and strolling in Calle Verdi
Restaurante Sureny
17 Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868a place with the best “haute-cuisine” tapas in Barcelona, a real insider tip; reserve to sit outside; you can combine with an aperitif in one of Gracia´s squares before and strolling in Calle Verdi
Bodegueta
100 Rambla de CatalunyaBar and food!
Cata 1.81
181 Carrer de ValènciaBook the wine cellar and hold a party!
Bar Lobo
3 Carrer del Pintor FortunyDrinks!
Gimlet
46 Carrer de SantalóDrinks
Speakeasy 1952
189 Carrer de ValènciaBar! Speakeasy
Harlem Jazz Club
8 Carrer de la Comtessa de SobradielBands on Tuesday and Sundays
SIFO Restaurant Parrilla Argentina
4 Carrer d'EspalterDrinks
Ambar
77 Carrer de Sant PauPerfect place for pre and post dinner to party, drink, etc
Bar Pesca Salada
32 C. de la CeraGood vibes no frill
high-ceilinged former factory-turned-lounge club. A favourite for pre-party drinks, 50 venue for short film and video screenings and perfect for organizing anything.
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Mau Mau
35 C. d'En Fontrodonahigh-ceilinged former factory-turned-lounge club. A favourite for pre-party drinks, 50 venue for short film and video screenings and perfect for organizing anything.
Bar Pastis
4 Carrer de Santa MònicaA tiny remnant of turn-of-thecentury Paris
Antic Teatre
12 Carrer de Verdaguer i CallísAn alternative theatre with the best hidden terrace in town
El Cangrejo Loco
115 Carrer d'AribauDrinks
Bar Marea Baja
6 Av. de les DrassanesDrinks
Tinta Roja
17 Carrer de la Creu dels Molersanarchic and surrealistic version of a Buenos Aires cabaret.
El Rouge
21 Carrer del Poeta CabanyesHeart warming
Les Gens Que J'Aime
286 Carrer de ValènciaHeart warming
Shôko
36 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaRestaurant by day...club by night
Mellow Beach Club by Custo
Beach club
Bar La Penúltima
21 Carrer dels AmetllersThis is where locals go for alternative music after work.
La Cazalla de Ronda
Lets party!
Bar Bodega Fortuny
56 Carrer de Joaquín CostaWild bar!!
Fantástico Club
Drinks
Vinilo
Drinks
Cassette Bar
11 Carrer de l'EstBar
Blondie Bar
14 Carrer d'en RocaDrinks
Manchester Bar
5 Carrer de MilansBar
Electric Bar
Drinks
If you like 5 dance floors and a range of music, this place is for you.
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Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversIf you like 5 dance floors and a range of music, this place is for you.
Bikini Barcelona
547 Avinguda DiagonalDancing
Becool
5 Plaça de Joan LlonguerasLocal Club
Sala BeGood
78 Carrer de Sancho de ÁvilaLocal Club
Barcelona Pipa Club
21 Carrer de Santa EulàliaServes drinks when everyone else has gone to sleep
"We could head out into the industrial wasteland. At least there they’ve got music and the whole affair is a little dirtier.”
La Cámara Lucida
9 Carrer Gran de Gràcia"We could head out into the industrial wasteland. At least there they’ve got music and the whole affair is a little dirtier.”
What about that place where you enter the backroom through a hole in the wall, through a wardrobe and it looks like a squat´s living room full of people who are making... just go! great quote
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El Armario
7 C. de San BartoloméWhat about that place where you enter the backroom through a hole in the wall, through a wardrobe and it looks like a squat´s living room full of people who are making... just go! great quote
Els 4Gats
3 Carrer de MontsióCafé frequented by Catalonia's fin-de-siècle avant-garde
Essentials
La Rambla, 91 – gold standard among the markets. Its shopkeepers provide food to Barcelona´s best restaurants, everything is worth buying.
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Hostal Boqueria
100-1 La RamblaLa Rambla, 91 – gold standard among the markets. Its shopkeepers provide food to Barcelona´s best restaurants, everything is worth buying.
The Boqueria’s stylish sibling in the Born. Redesigned by architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, its colorful, rolling roof covers a clean and serene interior.
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Mercat Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóThe Boqueria’s stylish sibling in the Born. Redesigned by architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, its colorful, rolling roof covers a clean and serene interior.
Colorful stalls for alimentation, fruit, vegetables, fish and seafood, the Mercat de Sant Antoni at the edge of the Raval is one of the largest market halls in Barcelona which is still active.
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Mercat De Sant Antoni
1 Carrer del Comte d'UrgellColorful stalls for alimentation, fruit, vegetables, fish and seafood, the Mercat de Sant Antoni at the edge of the Raval is one of the largest market halls in Barcelona which is still active.
Au Port De La Lune
Here the cheese is stinkier than a Barceloneta drain in August
Buy flowers and give them to the first person you meet on the street.
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La Concepció Market
Buy flowers and give them to the first person you meet on the street.