| The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a beautiful and | | | | Bars and Cafes |
| vibrant medieval city set in maze of narrow streets. | | | | Barri Gotic and Las Ramblas have a thriving bar scene |
| Backpackers travel to the city to experience the | | | | that comes to life late into the night. Live music is often |
| unique atmosphere, cheap hostels in Barcelona and | | | | performed in bars and ranges from Spanish guitar |
| eccentric architecture. | | | | tunes, to reggae and grungy rock set in intimate |
| Las Ramblas | | | | venues around the city. |
| Las Ramblas in Barri Gotic is the focal point for | | | | Traditional Spanish bars are often packed full of the |
| backpackers traveling to Barcelona. The dynamic hub | | | | local's playing cards and have a great atmosphere, |
| comprises a kilometer-long pedestrianized street made | | | | while British pubs can also be found for the traveler |
| up of cafes, shops, bars and inexpensive youth hostels | | | | craving a refreshing pint of Guinness. Cafes in the |
| in Barcelona housed in grand gothic buildings. | | | | gothic district are also a great place for backpackers |
| Gaudi | | | | to spend a few hours drinking coffee and reading. |
| The unique design and architecture of Antoni Gaudi is | | | | Eating |
| a memorable aspect of any trip to the city, with La | | | | Restaurants in Barcelona have an eclectic range of |
| Sagrada Familia proving an impressive modernist | | | | culinary influences. From traditional tapas to food from |
| structure. Its construction began in 1882 and has never | | | | all corners of the world, there is something here to |
| been completed, whereas Gaudi's Casa Mila in the | | | | cater for all tastes. Vegetarians are well-catered for |
| Eixample district was finished in 1912. | | | | and those trying to keep healthy will find many little |
| Art | | | | cafes serving freshly prepared juices and wholesome |
| Barcelona also has a rich tapestry of art galleries and | | | | food. |
| museums. Dedicated to the life and works of the | | | | The afternoon siesta is popular in Barcelona and can |
| surrealism master, Joan Miro, is the Joan Miro Museum | | | | catch out hungry travelers searching for somewhere |
| in Montjuic, while the colorful Magic Fountain is also | | | | to eat a late lunch or have an early evening meal. |
| located nearby. Barri Gotic is also home to the largest | | | | Eating out is usually a late and grand affair and for |
| collection of Picasso works arranged within the | | | | those on a tight budget it is useful to know that tipping |
| splendor of five medieval palaces. | | | | is appreciated, but not expected. |