{"id":2099,"date":"2018-07-09T23:01:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T23:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=2099"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:24:42","slug":"4-meres-stin-polychromi-varkeloni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/4-meres-stin-polychromi-varkeloni\/","title":{"rendered":"4 days in colorful Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have visited several cities around the world and especially in Europe\u2026 Barcelona belongs to the category of those few that we could comfortably live in! The capital of Catalonia is a colorful, people-centered city that wins you over from the first moment. Large pedestrian streets, bike paths, squares, picturesque neighborhoods\u2026 The unique architecture and the great cultural heritage make it one of the most important cities in Spain. All this, combined with the lively and bustling crowd that roams its neighborhoods and alleys every day, make Barcelona a city that you MUST visit soon\u2026<\/p>\n

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Two milestone dates changed life in the city for the better. The 1929 International Exhibition and the 1992 Olympic Games bequeathed to Barcelona a series of buildings and infrastructures that put it on the world map in large letters. At the same time, the area was home to the brilliant architect Antonio Gaud\u00ed, as well as a number of artists such as Salvador Dali, Joan Mir\u00f3 and, for a time, Pablo Picasso.<\/p>\n

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Casa Batllo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
When to go?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Spring and autumn are definitely the best times to visit. However, if you want to see the city in a summery way and enjoy your swims in the famous Barceloneta, then you should go in June. Avoid August as the temperatures are particularly high and you will have a hard time exploring the city under the hot sun.<\/p>\n

Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

After a lot of research we did, Airbnbs in Barcelona cost the same, maybe even more, than hotels. We stayed at Leonardo Boutique Hotel Sagrada Familia<\/a>Besides being an excellent hotel, it was located close to a metro stop, which was convenient for our daily tours.<\/p>\n

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How will you get around?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Barcelona has an excellent metro, bus and tram network that takes you everywhere. At the metro ticket offices you will choose the card T-casual<\/a> which is 10 routes, costs 12.55 euros to zone 1 and 24.65 to zone 2. If you have a license, rent a motorbike. You will get around the city easily and quickly. To see the beach and the port, but also to visit some parks, I suggest you rent a bike. Download the app on your mobile Donkey Republic<\/a> and you left!<\/p>\n

What to see<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Here you will read the program we followed, putting the sights in a logical order, so that you can visit the main ones and have a good idea of the city within three to four days. To get from one point to another, use Google maps on your mobile.<\/p>\n

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1or<\/sup> day<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Holy<\/strong> Family<\/strong>. This is perhaps the most famous work of Antonio Gaudi. Construction began in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026, the 100th anniversary of the famous architect's death. Despite the fact that there is work underway on the site, the temple you will encounter is unlike any you have seen to date. Colorful stained glass windows, impressive columns that resemble tree trunks and carved flowers that will leave you speechless. Book your ticket without fail online<\/a>, so you don't have to wait in endless lines.<\/p>\n

Tip: Along with your ticket, book an audio guide that will guide you through the details of the construction and the secrets of this special temple.<\/p>\n\r\n