Spain | A place full of magic🪄
Here is a travel guide to Barcelona, Spain:
Preparation
- Visa: Spain is a Schengen country and requires a Schengen short-stay visa, preparing passports, photos, account books and translations and other relevant materials.
- Tickets: To book round-trip tickets in advance, you can pay attention to the discount information on the official websites of major airlines or ticket booking platforms.
- Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in the Gothic Quarter, Via Gracia or near the city center, such as a luxury hotel such as the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona or a hotel with a local flair such as Casa Furst.
Sightseeing tour
- Gaudí Architecture Tour
- Sagrada Familia: Gaudí’s stunning work, with exquisite and vivid sculptures on the exterior of the building, and a dreamlike atmosphere with stained glass and Y-shaped columns inside. Address: C/ de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona.
- House of Mira: Unique wavy exterior, roof chimney resembling a "samurai helmet". Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 92, 08008 Barcelona.
- House of Batlló: The exterior facade resembles a keel, and the interior stained glass blue gradient atrium is filled with marine elements. Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 43, 08007 Barcelona.
- A historical and cultural tour
- Barcelona Cathedral: Representative of Gothic architecture, the religious center of Barcelona.
- Picasso Museum: A collection of Picasso's early works, a must-visit for art lovers.
- Bogelia Market: You can taste a variety of authentic snacks and feel the local fireworks.
- Leisure and entertainment tour
- Barcelona Beach: Enjoy sunny sandy beaches and take in the Mediterranean scenery.
- Plaza de España: With twin towers replicating the clock towers of Venice, the magic fountain show at night is not to be missed.
- Barcelona Aquarium: View Mediterranean underwater life.
Food recommendations
- Seafood rice: Made with various seafood with rice, the rice absorbs the freshness of the seafood and has a rich mouthfeel.
- Iberian ham: tender, moderately savory, can be eaten directly into slices.
- Spanish fritters: served with chocolate sauce, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious.
- Tapas: A traditional Spanish snack with a variety of flavors and ingredients to go with, such as ham, cheese, and seafood.
Transportation Guide
- Metro: Barcelona has a well-developed metro network, allowing you to purchase 10-time tickets, 1-day tickets or multi-day tickets for easy travel.
- Bus: Bus lines cover a wide range of attractions, and some buses also offer sightseeing lines.
-Taxi: Taxis can be easily picked up in urban areas, but during peak periods you may need to wait in line.