Barcelona recommended by the locals, all the neighborhoods to see and the day trips not to be missed, to Tibidabo and Montserrat, read the post and plan your low cost holiday in Barcelona.
Sagrada Familia, Casa Battlò, La Perdrera and Parc Güell, here is the universal list of things to do in Barcelona. A journey to discover Gaudì, a Catalan artist loved by everyone who has contributed to making the city of Barcelona special.
But what are the dispassionate advice which would give you a real resident?
Obviously, no one would ever dream of not suggesting the aforementioned quartet, but let's put aside the cleared tourist attractions for a moment and hear what the locals recommend!
Grace
Il youth district of the city, which during the night comes alive exponentially as the hours go by. A sort of Catalan Campo de 'Fiori, where it is possible to admire throngs of children sitting on the ground to completely cover the ground of the squares, intent on enjoying a fresh beer together.
Beware however do not take advantage of the situation, in Spain it is no drinking on the street and therefore moving away from the aforementioned squares could make you run into some unpleasant inconvenience with the Spanish police, famous for not being particularly condescending.
Also in Gracia there is a small kiosk where a girl from Barcelona personally took me, called Sol Soler, full of Catalan specialties.
This place enjoys a large number of customers especially during aperitif time, a moment in which finding a place to sit could be a distant dream.
As for the recommended ordering, a Catalan vermouth it is a must drink for every tourist who has the desire to have local experiences, an aperitif flavored with herbs with a dark color and excellent flavor.
Montjuic
The mountain where the Olympic Games it is now a very interesting cultural place that encompasses many places that are worth visiting.
First of all is the Cable car, a cableway that goes from the mountain to the beach that allows you to admire the entire city from above.
Another place to visit is the Montjuïc Castle which currently houses an interesting Military Museum and which, it is important to know, is free every Sunday afternoon.
Finally, on this mountain there are two very interesting museums. The first is obviously the MNAC, National Museum of Catalan Art which boasts a vast artistic collection while the other is the Fundaciò Mirò, inside which it is possible to find up to 14.000 works by the artist Joan Mirò, starting from paintings up to drawings, sculptures and even tapestries.
Tibidabo
In the far north of the city is this small but popular amusement park which has the particularity of owning a totally free wing where even those who do not want to spend money on an activity that can be easily found in their own country can indulge in a bit of free thrill.
In the same area of the Park there is a nice restaurant called Miravent that in addition to having on its menu a wide choice of typical dishes has been able to take advantage of its strategic position, offering a beautiful view from above of the city.
And finally, if you have time to get out of the city.
Montserrat
Reachable in train, is another mountain that hosts a small village built by digging the stone. A nice place to go if you are looking for some calm and a distance from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
