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Things To Do | Explora Barcelona
Sagrada Família
🗺️ Gaudí’s iconic unfinished church — book tickets online (at least 2 weeks in advance)! 🚇 Metro: L2 (Purple) or L5 (Blue) to Sagrada Família
Park Güell
🗺️ Colorful mosaic park with city views and Gaudí architecture 🚌 Bus: 24 or 92 to Ctra del Carmel-Park Güell
Gothic Quarter
🗺️ Wander through history, tapas bars, and street performers 🚇 Metro: L3 (Green) to Liceu or L4 (Yellow) to Jaume I
Barceloneta Beach
🗺️ City beach perfect for seafood by the water 🚇 Metro: L4 (Yellow) to Barceloneta or Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica
Picasso Museum Barcelona
🗺️ One of the world’s best collections of Picasso’s early works 🚇 Metro: L4 (Yellow) to Jaume I
Telefèric de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Cable Car)
🗺️ Gardens, castle, and panoramic views 🚇 Metro: L3 (Green) to Paral·lel, then switch to Funicular de Montjuïc 🚡 Optional: Cable car (Telefèric de Montjuïc) to the top
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
🗻 Dramatic mountain views + spiritual heritage A beautiful Benedictine monastery nestled in jagged mountains. Ride the cable car or funicular to the top, hike the scenic trails, and listen to the world-famous boys' choir. 🚆 Train (FGC): R5 from Plaça Espanya to Aeri de Montserrat, then cable car or rack railway ⏱️ ~1.5 hours of travel one way
Sitges
🚆 Train (Rodalies): R2 Sud from Estació de Sants or Passeig de Gràcia ⏱️ ~40 minutes (one way)
Costa Brava
🌅 Breathtaking coastline, turquoise waters, and cliffside villages This stretch of coast north of Barcelona is famous for hidden coves, charming beach towns like Tossa de Mar, Calella de Palafrugell, and Cadaqués, and beautiful coastal hikes. 🚌 How to get there: Take a Sarfa/Moventis bus from Estació del Nord. ⏱️ Travel time: 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the destination
Penedès Region
🍷 Cava (sparkling wine) tastings in beautiful vineyards Visit the birthplace of cava — Catalonia’s answer to Champagne. Many wineries offer tours and tastings. A great relaxing escape for wine lovers. 🚆 How to get there: Take the R4 train from Barcelona Sants to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. ⏱️ Travel time: ~1 hour
Andorra la Vella
⛰️ A scenic mountain escape in a new country Visit the tiny country of Andorra, tucked between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. Spend the day enjoying mountain views, duty-free shopping, and cozy cafés in the capital, Andorra la Vella. In winter, it’s also a ski destination! 🚌 How to get there: Take a direct coach (Andbus) from Barcelona Sants or Estació del Nord to Andorra la Vella. ⏱️ Travel time: ~3 hours one way 📌 Note: Bring your passport — you’ll be crossing an international border.
Madrid
Visit the capital of Spain vibrant culture and historical heritage. Explore grand boulevards, visit world-class museums like the Prado, and enjoy tapas in Plaza Major. A perfect mix of tradition, art, and outdoors. 🚆 How to get there: Madrid is easily accessible by high-speed train (AVE) ⏱️ Travel time: ~2.5 hours from Barcelona