Barcelona is a city under the sun. It has excellent weather near all year round and fantastic people. Spending a weekend in this Spanish city will leave you desiring to come back again and again. However, the large crowds may soon become a concern especially if you desire to spend a weekend away for the bustle of people.
If that is your goal for the next weekend you plan to spend in Barcelona, then this bohemian guide will help you plan for a fan-filled weekend in Barcelona. It will get you off the familiar paths and help you know some other best eateries and entertainment joints in the city.
Viewing The City
The first agenda would be having a feel of the city and what other better way to accomplish this than have a bird’s eye view of Barcelona. Hence, you will have to head to a high point that offers an excellent view of the city. Try the Bunkers of El Carmel. Bearing in mind that you wish to avoid the masses of people consider rising early and preparing yourself for a morning hike.
It is a strategy that will put you on an adventure and one that will see discovered rarely used viewpoints as you pass the conventional routes. Since it is an early morning start, you can take a quick stop and engage in some morning yoga and meditation.
As you come back down to the city, you can grab a few quick snacks from any of the many restaurants and mobile takeaway vendors and then head to the Plaza de Sant Felip Neri. It is a small square but big on history and one of the most surreal sights in Barcelona. However, you should make a point of getting their before lunchtime so that you can beat the crowds.
Fork Out While Touring
After you well deserved lunchtime break, you can set out to explore part of the city that you have not been during your past visits. It is a chance to also get an extra bite or two as you go around doing a bit of shopping. Check out the Satan’s Coffee Corner whose name stands out but still offer some of the best coffee in Barcelona. If you fancy a hearty lunch, then how about trying some sushi at Big Fish, a joint that will make you feel like you having a piece of New York in Spain.
Alternatively, you can enjoy some of the most amazing dishes at Café Kafka as you seat on is fabulous terrace and enjoy the afternoon breeze and soak up the Barcelona sun. Checkout Sabater Hermanos and get yourself the best bath soaps you will ever find in the city. The soaps will be a nice way to wind down as you call it a night back in your hotel room while taking a long soak.
As the sun sets, start making your way to the beach to enjoy a quieter setting at a section of the beach located between the city and Badalona town. You can pass by La Heladeria Mexicana to do a bit of shopping and grab some ice cream as you make your way back into Barcelona. You can have some night fun at the XIX Bar located in Sant Antoni area; they have an insane collection of infused gin and tonic. It is the perfect drink to have as you close the curtains to a wonderful weekend day in Barcelona.