Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Nancy Mel Barcelona

DAY 1
Barri Gòtic | Parc de la Ciutadella | Port Olímpic | La Barceloneta | Telefèric de Montjuïc

DAY 2
La Boqueria | La Rambla | Museu De L'Eròtica | Port Vell | L'Aquarium | El Born

DAY 3
Jardí Botànic | Passeig de Gràcia | Parc Güell | La Sagrada Família

I rarely have the opportunity to travel since I am working all the fucking time, and only have one day off per week. Autumnesque October brought me holidays and I invited my friend Mel to come with me to Barcelona from the 14th to the 18th (we arrived late and left early so we only had 3 days to make the best out of it). It sounded like a plan! Barcelona is such an awesomely vibrant city! From the exquisite architecture to the seaside warm-toned streets, there are many things not to be missed. Mediterranean waters are way warmer than Atlantic so you can always go to the beach if you're into sea and sand.
The narrow streets are, of course, the prettiest - interesting cafés, shops, antiques and colourful artsy spots.
Barcelona is so much more than Gaudí and nightlife. Well, I didn't actually witness the splendor of the Catalan nightlife because I had to wake up early so I could seize the day and have enough energy to walk a hundred miles - hence, my dark circles.
One thing that I really loved about Barcelona was the fact that it's a bicycle-friendly city and every urban area has cycle circuits; no tormenting ups and downs like in Lisbon. The gardens I've visited are luxurious and whimsical, to say the least. Overall, people are nice and solicitous.
Strolling around the Gothic Quarter was really what fascinated and captivated me the most, with its cobblestones lanes and alleys, reminiscent of a distant, dark past. The smell of tapas and churros is always there to tempt you, and count on something surprising waiting for you around the corner.
This is a city for art lovers, for bohemians, for the open-minded youth... And also for those who can walk for hours and still enjoy it. Meet the locals, go to the morning markets, explore the parks, try interesting activities and more importantly, don't wear high heels. There are many splendid things to see around you and you will only get there if you wear comfortable shoes, trust me.

13 comments:

  1. Wow! Your pictures from your Barcelona trip look amazing!! I hope to visit there one day. I'm definitely adding it to my travel bucket list.

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  2. Your pictures are fantastic!! I really want to go see Barcelona one day, it's stunning!! Am glad you went & shared these :))) xx

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  3. Adoro Barcelona! Só lá estive uma x, também durante pouco mais de um par de dias, mas a vibe foi tão intensa (e sou uma sucker por bike-friendly cities) e agradável que ficou o bichinho de, quem sabe, um dia lá viver.

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  4. gorgeous photos! Went I went last month I actually stayed just along from carrer del bisbe! Was beautiful around there! :) x

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  5. Great trip & pics! I'm straving just because of u :D M-C

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  6. Uma loira e uma morena à descoberta de Barcelona!
    Belas fotos!
    xx

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  7. Muito boas fotos, senti-me transportada.
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  8. que saudades de barcelona. tenho de lá voltar, ainda mais agora que uma amiga minha vive lá! viajar faz bem à alma :) foi pena não ter dado para nos vermos quando tiveste em Lisboa, mas foi um fim de semana completamente de malucos! x

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  9. Barcelona é daquelas cidade que está na minha lista há muito tempo... E aqui estou eu a deambular pela Europa Central e ainda nunca fui a Barcelona que está tão mais perto (shame on me!). Essas tuas fotos deixaram-me ainda com mais vontade de a visitar.... parece ser realmente uma cidade de sonho!

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  10. as fotos no mercado. ai que inveja!

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  11. Adoooro Barcelona. Vim ontem de Madrid, que também sou apaixonada, mas Barcelona tem um encanto especial.
    E PS: love love love ur photos :)

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  12. Beautiful photos! I've always wanted to visit Barcelona. I never manage to experience nightlife when I travel either - there just wouldn't be enough time!
    I'm with you on working all the time too - it sucks!

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  13. wow! lindas fotos

    xx

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