Port Guide 03 | Barcelona, Spain

Bienvenidos à Barcelona! This beautiful and lively tourism hub is one of Spain's greatest gems. Bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region, and boasts a wide variety of culture, cuisine, art, and history. Barcelona is also widely known and treasured for its vibrant nightlife scene. Barcelona is truly a city that never sleeps, and can spark the interest of anyone who visits the charming city. From its towering religious architecture like La Sagrada Familia and Monsterrat down to its sandy beaches and crowded squares like Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona is an adventure around every turn and will keep you on your toes. If you get the chance to venture to Barcelona, I sincerely hope you are able to fall in love with it as much as I have! Here I have comprised a short and simple guide on how to explore the basics of Barcelona! I hope you enjoy, and happy adventuring :)

Barcelona Must See's:

1. Montserrat Monastery

2. La Sagrada Familia Basilica

3. The Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas Areas

4. Parc Guell

5. A world famous club such as Razzmatazz or Opium

Top Do's & Dont's:

Do:

• use public transportation and the subway system

• learn some basic Spanish phrases to get around

• plan to go out/ clubbing on Wednesdays/ Thursdays

• be aware of pick pocketing and petty theft in crowded/ tourist areas

Don't:

• expect to be able to go out to dinner before 8:00pm

• try to access the bars and clubs before midnight (most open at midnight)

• walk around alone (especially at night and in less busy areas)

• wear flashy jewelry or advertise expensive clothing/ accessories

Barcelona Fun Facts:

• It is the single most visited city in Spain

• La Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and still isn't done!

• Barcelona is home to 20 Michelin Star restaurants

• Barcelona is said to be older than the city of Rome

• It is the only city worldwide to have earned the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture