Barcelona

While Barcelona dates as far back as the Neolithic period, the first city of Barcino was established by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Walk through the Gothic Quarter and you’ll find ancient Roman ruins at almost every corner. If ancient history isn’t your thing, visit Barcelona for the architecture, the culture, and the food. Just don’t forget you’re in Catalan country now.

THE BITTER BITCH’S GUIDE

I’ve never been a fan of big cities. I feel like you lose a lot of authenticity when you have an amalgamation of so many people and cultures. This is certainly not the case with Barcelona. For being such a big city, it has a familiar feeling all its own. The few days I got to spend here were certainly not enough and it was my biggest regret that I saved this beautiful city for the end of my Spanish tour.

The best way to explore the city is to take a car to the neighborhood you’re looking to explore then do the pedestrian thing. Because the city is so vast, it’s impossible to walk the whole thing, but if you know where you want to go, walking around will be the greatest benefit to you, especially when you’re in places like the Gothic Quarter, which was never designed for cars. Lots of the best sites are within a few blocks of each other. This does equal a ton of walking, but you’ll also get the pleasure of getting to know the city and the different neighborhoods more intimately. And some of the best attractions are the ones you find just by looking around.

Keep in mind when visiting that Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, and the people there have their own language, culture, and history, which is different from the rest of Spain.

  • Ramon Berenguer el Gran Square remnants of the Romney wall Barcelona spain

    Ancient Barcelona

    This city sits on 2000 year old Roman ruins, literally. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to find these treasures.

    VISIT
  • La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gauid in Barcelona Spain

    The Architecture of Antoni Gaudi

    Barcelona has the largest concentration of Gaudi architecture in the world. Find out what and where it all is.

    VISIT

  • Off The Beaten Path

    Aside from Gaudi architecture and ancient ruins, Barcelona’s nooks and crannies are filled full of hidden gems.

    VISIT
  • Tibidabo during sunset in Barcelona spain

    Sunset Spots

    Check out the best locations throughout the city to watch the sunset and sunrise, and I debunk one pretty popular location.

    VISIT