Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
If you are planning to cook, in this fish shop, every Tuesday and Friday in the afternoon they sell fresh beach fish, perfect to eat fried.
Rambla del Poblenou, 131
131 Rambla del PoblenouIf you are planning to cook, in this fish shop, every Tuesday and Friday in the afternoon they sell fresh beach fish, perfect to eat fried.
Mercadona
129 Carrer de CalàbriaMercadona is a convenient supermarket.
Mercado de la Abacería Central
Food Scene
Catalan cuisine. The speciality are "broqueta", typical dish with meat, seafood and vegetables in a huge stick. Meat is very good here.
Rambla del Poblenou, 101
Catalan cuisine. The speciality are "broqueta", typical dish with meat, seafood and vegetables in a huge stick. Meat is very good here.
Friendly place run by a Mexican couple. They serve unsofisticated catalan and mexican dishes. Very good price if you want something simple. They have amazing offers for coctails during the happy hour.
Avinguda Diagonal, 102
102 Avinguda DiagonalFriendly place run by a Mexican couple. They serve unsofisticated catalan and mexican dishes. Very good price if you want something simple. They have amazing offers for coctails during the happy hour.
Nice place serving good lunch at menu. Also good for breakfasts on weekdays. The downside is that it's not open at night or on weekends, but the owners change the opening hours frequently.
Carrer de Fluvià, 97
97 Carrer de FluviàNice place serving good lunch at menu. Also good for breakfasts on weekdays. The downside is that it's not open at night or on weekends, but the owners change the opening hours frequently.
They belong to the Cooking school of Barcelona, 1 of them (L'Ham) being more low profile than the other. The quality is excellent and the price very good. Closed during weekends but open lunch+dinner.
Passeig del Taulat, 243
They belong to the Cooking school of Barcelona, 1 of them (L'Ham) being more low profile than the other. The quality is excellent and the price very good. Closed during weekends but open lunch+dinner.
True Galician cuisine plus design restaurant. On the weekends it goes on as coctails bar until 3am. Good price and very good spot offers for set menus.
Restaurante Arogueria
50 Carrer de Marià AguilóTrue Galician cuisine plus design restaurant. On the weekends it goes on as coctails bar until 3am. Good price and very good spot offers for set menus.
Restaurante Pizzeria La Dolce Vita
Very good pizza and pasta just around the corner.
Racó de la Vila
33 Carrer de la Ciutat de GranadaTraditional catalan cuisine. The decoration is charming and cozy.
Galician restaurant. It has been opened for 30 years, from outside it seems a normal bar, but once in you find excellent quality at good prices.
Restaurant Xiscarexantar
59 C. de Pere IVGalician restaurant. It has been opened for 30 years, from outside it seems a normal bar, but once in you find excellent quality at good prices.
Sigarra
Delicatessen tapas bar. You can either eat there or take away.
A tinyrestaurant, good value for money and with a small menu with some seafood as starters and Paella and Fideuà as main dishes. Good wine list and super friendly staff. Booking required (due to size)
Carrer de Sant Carles, 32
32 Carrer de Sant CarlesA tinyrestaurant, good value for money and with a small menu with some seafood as starters and Paella and Fideuà as main dishes. Good wine list and super friendly staff. Booking required (due to size)
Nice and cozy argentinean restaurants. Simple food (pizzas and empanadas), but always a nice place to be. Inexpensive.
81 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Las Fernández (Bar - Restaurante)
11 Carrer de les CarretesNice and cozy argentinean restaurants. Simple food (pizzas and empanadas), but always a nice place to be. Inexpensive.
A very nice place to have a mid-afternoon coffee and a piece of cake to get the energy to keep on exploring the city.
Some nights they have live music.
20 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Cafè de les Delicies
47 Rambla del RavalA very nice place to have a mid-afternoon coffee and a piece of cake to get the energy to keep on exploring the city.
Some nights they have live music.
They have a good set menu for lunch. Try to get one of the tables by the window.
42 現地メンバーのおすすめ
DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge
40 Carrer del CarmeThey have a good set menu for lunch. Try to get one of the tables by the window.
This small restaurant is specialised in Asian tapas. I like a lot the food and the environment. The waitresses could be friendlier, but in that case the place would be so perfect:)
252 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersThis small restaurant is specialised in Asian tapas. I like a lot the food and the environment. The waitresses could be friendlier, but in that case the place would be so perfect:)
This is a true street bar! They have sandwiches, but the best are their fresh juices!
Carrer de la Junta de Comerç, 2
2 Carrer de la Junta de ComerçThis is a true street bar! They have sandwiches, but the best are their fresh juices!
Famous for their sandwitches. If you want something simple to eat , this is a classic in Barcelona.
20 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bar Fidel
24 Carrer de FerlandinaFamous for their sandwitches. If you want something simple to eat , this is a classic in Barcelona.
Japanese restaurant - one of my favourite. They don't take bookings (or didn't take when I was living there) so show up early and you'll get a table.
125 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Kibuka Goya
9 Carrer de GoyaJapanese restaurant - one of my favourite. They don't take bookings (or didn't take when I was living there) so show up early and you'll get a table.
Laid out restaurant and bar in Barcelona. They have creps, salads, pizzas and some indian food. A bit further up the street there is a terrific Nepali restaurant.
16 現地メンバーのおすすめ
La Fourmi
58 Carrer de Milà i FontanalsLaid out restaurant and bar in Barcelona. They have creps, salads, pizzas and some indian food. A bit further up the street there is a terrific Nepali restaurant.
For a special occasion, this 2 Michelin Star is a special place: my sister is getting married here in Nov 2012. Expensive.
17 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Àbac
1 Av. del TibidaboFor a special occasion, this 2 Michelin Star is a special place: my sister is getting married here in Nov 2012. Expensive.
Friendly lebanese restaurant. A chep option very popular among people going to the Cinemas Verdi.
Equinox Restaurant Libanés
21-23 Carrer de VerdiFriendly lebanese restaurant. A chep option very popular among people going to the Cinemas Verdi.
Bacoa Burger
15 Carrer del JudiciBest burgers in town!
A Cuban restaurant in a small street of Born. I used to go there during my university years.
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Habana Vieja
2 Carrer dels Banys VellsA Cuban restaurant in a small street of Born. I used to go there during my university years.
L'Ou com Balla Restaurant
20 Carrer dels Banys VellsOne of my favourites and a very romantic venue. Mid price.
Fish restaurant. Since they don't take bookings prepare to line up before you get a table....
339 現地メンバーのおすすめ
La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialFish restaurant. Since they don't take bookings prepare to line up before you get a table....
Romantic restaurant. Mediterraneand modern cuisine at affordable prices. Poble Sec is also an area to explore at night!
21 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bambalina
142 Av. del Paral·lelRomantic restaurant. Mediterraneand modern cuisine at affordable prices. Poble Sec is also an area to explore at night!
restaurante EL CALIU DE ESPLUGUES
21 Carrer de Santa RosaThe best bravas in town:)
Can Punyetes
8 Carrer de Francisco GinerTypical catalan food, laid back and friendly place.
Carrer de Fluvià, 43
43 Carrer de FluviàA cozy and cheap Japanese restaurant if you want to stay close to my place.
Everything Else
This is a public sport centre if you want to practice some sport during your stay. It has an indoor pool with an outdoor leisure area.
12 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Can Felipa
This is a public sport centre if you want to practice some sport during your stay. It has an indoor pool with an outdoor leisure area.
Yelmo Cines
km 6 N-150You can watch movies in original version with subtitles in Spanish.
Independent cinema in original version and very affordable price.
124 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Filmoteca de Catalunya
1 Plaça de Salvador SeguíIndependent cinema in original version and very affordable price.
If you've been dancing all night long you may eat something before going to bed. In this place (the back side of a bakery) the sell fresh hot croisants.
Carrer de l'Arc del Teatre
Carrer de l'Arc del TeatreIf you've been dancing all night long you may eat something before going to bed. In this place (the back side of a bakery) the sell fresh hot croisants.
If you are a soccer fan, you'll probably want to visit the stadium of F.C. Barcelona.
550 現地メンバーのおすすめ
FCバルセロナミュージアム
s/n C. d'Arístides MaillolIf you are a soccer fan, you'll probably want to visit the stadium of F.C. Barcelona.
Shopping
Icecream and horchata... a place that has been open for 100 years already! Not to be missed if you are for something sweet.
89 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Horchatería El Tío Che
44-46 Rambla del PoblenouIcecream and horchata... a place that has been open for 100 years already! Not to be missed if you are for something sweet.
A three storey mall with restaurants, cinema and shops. You can shop avoiding the crowds of Plaça Catalunya and sorrounding.
13 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Diagonal Mar Limousines
262 Passeig del TaulatA three storey mall with restaurants, cinema and shops. You can shop avoiding the crowds of Plaça Catalunya and sorrounding.
Second hand books in English. They have everything you may need and affordable prices.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hibernian. Secondhand English Bookshop
66 Carrer del MontsenySecond hand books in English. They have everything you may need and affordable prices.
Sightseeing
Originally an industrial complex, now is the workshop of several designers. The building has been maintained as originally and is an example of the architectural trends in Barcelona. Not to be missed.
Carrer dels Pellaires, 30
Originally an industrial complex, now is the workshop of several designers. The building has been maintained as originally and is an example of the architectural trends in Barcelona. Not to be missed.
One of the best exhibitions centres in Barcelona. They always have interesting proposals.
Carrer d'Estruc, 36
36 Carrer d'EstrucOne of the best exhibitions centres in Barcelona. They always have interesting proposals.
This tiny church is an example of the Romanic art in the city. It was built during the XIth century and still there is. And doesn't apper at any guidebooks!
54 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Sant Pau del Camp
99 Carrer de Sant PauThis tiny church is an example of the Romanic art in the city. It was built during the XIth century and still there is. And doesn't apper at any guidebooks!
Well, it's so touristy that I wouldn't go there to buy food, but I'd go to have something to it in Bar Pinotxo, inside the market. For another nice market, check up the Mercat de Santa Caterina.
120 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hostal Boqueria
100-1 La RamblaWell, it's so touristy that I wouldn't go there to buy food, but I'd go to have something to it in Bar Pinotxo, inside the market. For another nice market, check up the Mercat de Santa Caterina.
A beautiful town market. Less known than La Boqueria but very well set and interesting. Within the market you'll find the restaurant of the market - good money for value.
501 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Mercat Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóA beautiful town market. Less known than La Boqueria but very well set and interesting. Within the market you'll find the restaurant of the market - good money for value.
One of the most beautiful squares in Gràcia. Take a drink at any of the street bars or sit on the steps of the church to simply watch the life of the neighbourhood.
44 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bar Virreina
1 Plaça de la VirreinaOne of the most beautiful squares in Gràcia. Take a drink at any of the street bars or sit on the steps of the church to simply watch the life of the neighbourhood.
I think this needs no explanaition.... a tip: if you want to avoid the line, you can buy the ticket online at ticketmaster. This can be very helpful in a place so visited everyday.
3229 現地メンバーのおすすめ
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaI think this needs no explanaition.... a tip: if you want to avoid the line, you can buy the ticket online at ticketmaster. This can be very helpful in a place so visited everyday.
A place to rest in the middle of the city - with sits to lay down under the shade of the trees. Inside the building there is a tourist information desk.
32 現地メンバーのおすすめ
パラウ・ロベルト
107 Pg. de GràciaA place to rest in the middle of the city - with sits to lay down under the shade of the trees. Inside the building there is a tourist information desk.
Gaudí, Gaudí and more Gaudí... you can even visit one of the flats.
24 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ラ・ペドレラのカイシャ・カタルーニャ・オーディトリアム
92 Pg. de GràciaGaudí, Gaudí and more Gaudí... you can even visit one of the flats.
カサ・バトリョ
43 Pg. de GràciaAgain, nothing to be explained...
Awesome views of the city. I don't go there often, but I understand that for a tourist this is not to be missed.
2138 現地メンバーのおすすめ
グエル公園
Awesome views of the city. I don't go there often, but I understand that for a tourist this is not to be missed.
This is one of the most beautiful squares in Barcelona - the lighting of the walls at night make it such a romantic plce.
59 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Plaça del Rei
Plaça del ReiThis is one of the most beautiful squares in Barcelona - the lighting of the walls at night make it such a romantic plce.
バルセロナ大聖堂
s/n Pla de la SeuThe best part of it is the hidden patio on the street behing the cathedral.
You'll fall in love at first sight with this cathedral....
691 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaYou'll fall in love at first sight with this cathedral....
マジカ噴水
1 Pl. de Carles BuïgasThe musical beginning of the night
Nice (and free) exhibits and an example of modernist architecture
289 現地メンバーのおすすめ
CaixaForum Barcelona
6-8 Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaNice (and free) exhibits and an example of modernist architecture
Very nice views sorrounded by trees. If you don't want to walk all the way up to here, bus no. 193 leaves you at the door.
585 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ムンジュイック城
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcVery nice views sorrounded by trees. If you don't want to walk all the way up to here, bus no. 193 leaves you at the door.
One of the less known Gaudi works and a good place to know more about Catalan bourgesy
385 現地メンバーのおすすめ
グエル邸
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaOne of the less known Gaudi works and a good place to know more about Catalan bourgesy
Drinks & Nightlife
A good place to eat / drink something if you are at the beach.
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Base Náutica Municipal de Barcelona
s/n Av. del LitoralA good place to eat / drink something if you are at the beach.
Nightclub, open til 6 am with different rooms & styles. Get mentalised to line up before getting in if you arrive after 2am. Check out also the concerts there.
504 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ラズマタズ
122 C/ dels AlmogàversNightclub, open til 6 am with different rooms & styles. Get mentalised to line up before getting in if you arrive after 2am. Check out also the concerts there.
This is a classic in Barcelona nights! A bit too touristy some times but still a good deal!
142 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bar Marea Baja
6 Av. de les DrassanesThis is a classic in Barcelona nights! A bit too touristy some times but still a good deal!
Rita Blue
3 Plaça de Sant AgustíA restaurant, but also a good place to have a drink.
I've spent so many nights here (also preparing mojitos behind the counter). Gets crowded, but it's not to be missed anyway, at least for a drink. Improved dramatically when smoking was banned in bars.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Carrer del Progrés, 48
I've spent so many nights here (also preparing mojitos behind the counter). Gets crowded, but it's not to be missed anyway, at least for a drink. Improved dramatically when smoking was banned in bars.
La Bagnoire
6 Carrer de VerdiSmall bar perfect for a first drink
Magic
40 Passeig de PicassoIf rock is your music, then this is your club. Open until 6am.
サラ・アポロ
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaOne of the main night venues in Barcelona. Also open til sunrise!
Jamboree
264 Carrer de LepantNight bar for some dancing: hip hop, R&B, indie
Another venue for night life. Indie music featured. I also spent here so many nights...
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Karma
10 Pl. ReialAnother venue for night life. Indie music featured. I also spent here so many nights...
A bar on a secluded corner of the city. If you want to feel to feel some peace, that's the place.
16 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Restaurant Convent
36 Plaça de l'AcadèmiaA bar on a secluded corner of the city. If you want to feel to feel some peace, that's the place.
Arts & Culture
Niu : espai artístic contemporani
208 C/ dels AlmogàversA cultural hub, concerts and drinks, exhibits...
With a permanent collection of contemporary art and temporary exhibits, this is a not to be missed place. Even if you are that much into contemporary art, having a look at the building is a must!
Carrer de Roc Boronat, 116
116 Carrer de Roc BoronatWith a permanent collection of contemporary art and temporary exhibits, this is a not to be missed place. Even if you are that much into contemporary art, having a look at the building is a must!
Carrer de Pujades, 99
99 Carrer de PujadesEmerging art gallery, with several activities during the week.