Hola! Barcelona is such a vibrant city with an endless amount of options when it comes to the sites and activities, no matter what your lifestyle or interests may be. Beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, picturesque parks, museums for the history buffs, art galleries and let’s not forget the awesome cuisine. This June we were lucky enough to spend 4 days in Barcelona during our 12 day trip to Spain. Even though you’re in a big city, filled with tourists, you definitely get to experience the distinct Catalan culture and tradition which makes Barcelona so unique and special. As great as it was being able to check out most of the “must see” sites, it was just as fulfilling being able to just walk through all the cool little neighborhoods, each with their distinct identity. Just thinking about our time in Barcelona brings a smile to my face and anticipating our next visit because it’s really worth a repeat.

Our view of Barceloneta Beach from the W Hotel

Mirador de Colom

Picasso Museum in the heart of Barri Gotic

Stop in La Boqueria to sample some delicious Spanish ham and artisanal cheeses.

Arc de Triomf

Parc de la Ciutadella – Beautiful place for an afternoon stroll or a relaxing picnic

Montjuic Castle – Old military fort on top of Montjuic hill which offers amazing views of the city.

Basilica Sagrada Familia – Barcelona is the home of Antoni Gaudi, known for his intricate and unique architecture which is found throughout the city. Sagrada Familia is his masterpiece and with all the meticulous details, you can see why.

Parc Guell – A public park designed by Antoni Gaudi. Some people describe it as walking through a life sized Candyland. The Park is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Camp Nou – Home of FC Barcelona, arguably the world’s most popular soccer club. During our visit, FC Barcelona won Europe’s most prestigious club trophy, the UEFA Champion’s League. We were lucky enough to get to experience the parade with thousands of the most passionate soccer fans you will ever see.

Montserrat – About one hour from Barcelona, the Montserrat monastery is located on a breathtaking mountain retreat and was definitely a highlight of our trip.