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.