Barcelona 2|Less crowded routes + Flamenco experience|||
Barcelona 2|Less crowded routes + Flamenco experience|||. 💡 Trip Highlights:
• Plaza Catalunya: city center, transportation hub, photo spot
• Santa Caterina Market: More local than Boqueria Market, breakfast + shopping for souvenirs
• Gothic Quarter: a maze of medieval streets, visit Barcelona Cathedral
•Tibidabo Hill: Overlooking the panoramic view of Barcelona, a retro amusement park dream check-in
• Palau de la Música Catalana: stunning flamenco dance experience
📍 Detailed itinerary
☀️ 9:00 | Plaza Catalunya
The heart of Barcelona is well connected and perfect for taking photos. From here, walk to Santa Caterina Market, where you’ll have breakfast.
🥐 9:30 | Santa Caterina Market
It is quieter than the popular Boqueria Market, and the colorful wavy roof is great for taking photos. Recommended to try:
✔️ Jamón Iberian ham + freshly cut cheese platter
✔️ Freshly squeezed juice (cheaper than Boqueria)
✔️ Spanish paella (cheaper than restaurants and tastes authentic)
🏰 10:30 | Explore the Gothic Quarter
Walk from the market into the Gothic Quarter and follow the alleys to soak up the medieval atmosphere. Must-see:
✔️ Barcelona Cathedral (magnificent exterior, free entry)
✔️ Plaça del Rei (where Columbus met the king)
✔️Streets around the Picasso Museum (full of literary atmosphere)
🌄 13:00 | Tibidabo Hill – Overlooking the city
Take the T2A bus directly to the top of the mountain, or take the cable car to experience the Centennial Amusement Park. Shooting Tips:
✔️ Sacre-Coeur (looks like the Sacre-Coeur in Paris)
✔️ Amusement park Ferris wheel (great for taking sunset photos)
✔️Overlooking the whole city (360° without blind spots)
💃 18:00 | Palau de la Música Catalana
A world cultural heritage site with a super dreamy appearance. It is recommended to experience a flamenco dance performance here, the atmosphere is full!
🎫 Tips: It is recommended to book tickets online in advance and choose VIP seats for better visual and sound effects!
⏳ Trip summary:
✅ Suitable for friends who like to explore humanities, history, landmarks, and immersive experiences
✅ There are not too many popular check-in spots, and fewer people can better feel the city atmosphere
✅ Covers food, culture, photography, experience, and has a moderate pace
📌 Practical Tips:
📍 It is recommended to go to Tibidabo Mountain in the afternoon, when the sun is shining, it is more suitable for taking photos
📍 It’s easy to get lost in the alleys of the Gothic Quarter, so it’s recommended to download Google Maps offline maps
📍 Book your Flamenco show tickets one week in advance