COVID Vaccination

Spain is currently requiring either Full COVID Vaccination or COVID Recovery Certificate before boarding any flight or other method of transportation into the country.  Here is a link to the sanitary authorities website in Spain:

Gobierno de España - Spain Travel Health

As these may change, please check the website as your travel date gets closer.

In order to keep everybody safe and reduce risk and in addition to country requirements, we would appreciate for you and your party to be up to date with boosters if eligible. 

Security and Thefts: Pickpockets

In Barcelona, as in almost all big cities, there are robberies, the most common are pickpockets, that is to say, robberies that you hardly notice. So, be very careful with your wallets, purses, watches and cell phones, always carry them well controlled, never carry backpacks on your back, especially on the Rambla or in the metro. We do not advise you to wear watches of great value in the area of the Rambla.

The central neighborhoods where you have to be more careful are the Raval, the Gothic and the Born.  If you are robbed, call 112.

💉 If you are traveling from outside the European Union to get to Spain, you will need to fill a Travel Health Certificate "FCS" form (and QR Code) to show at the airport.  Follow this link Gobierno de España - Spain Travel Health (some airlines want you to have the app) 

Also check the Technology tips at the end of the page for info on cellphone service, group text for the party and power and plug adapters.

Description of the Hotel

We have selected the Hotel 1898 https://www.hotel1898.com/en/

Most hotel reservations are between Monday August 8th (check in) thru Sunday August 14th (check out). Hotel stays will include daily breakfast.

The hotel used to be a tobacco factory and offices repurposed as a hotel and is a historic building. It is located on the Rambla de Canaletes right next door to the Boqueria Market, the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Gothic quarter.  The beach and Plaça de Catalunya are within walking distance.

The hotel includes restaurants, roof top with 360 degree views of the city with a pool and bar.  Also,  the old coal storage of the building was turned into a spa for hotel guests.

Rooms are max double occupancy (i.e. no additional beds), so if you party is of 3 or more, we may need to get you separate rooms.

Hotel Services

All hotel services are included in the price of the rooms, except for extras such as massages or special treatments, drinks, lunches or dinners, which will be paid individually.

Normally the Nido Restaurant is closed and if you want to have lunch or dinner there, you will have to book in advance. Lunch and dinner are usually served at the rooftop restaurant in the Isabella Terrace area, reservations are also advised.

The pool is open until 20-21 pm and the bar service on the Terrace until 12:00 pm.

Spa

Exclusive use for guests staying at the hotel.

Staying at Hotel 1898 is a unique relaxing experience in the center of Barcelona.

Taking advantage of the unique architecture of the building, the space that originally housed the old coal cellar, and later became the vault of the Philippine Tobacco Company, is today the current spa and thermal circuit, with indoor pool, of the hotel.

Access authorized for guests over 14 years of age.

Hours: from 12:00 to 20:00h.

Swimming pool with hydromassage, Dry sauna, Steam bath, Bubble bed

Access is included with your stay.  Massage and other services are extra 💲

La Isabela Terrace 🍴

Exclusive use for Hotel guests

The terrace of the H1898 takes its name from one of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines, La Isabela. From this oasis of calm in the heart of the Rambla you can admire the best skyline of Barcelona at any time of the day, while sunbathing on our Balinese beds, tasting our exquisite signature tapas or enjoying our original cocktails; all this always enlivened with the best music and the atmosphere of the city.

El Nido Restaurant 🍴

Exclusive use for guests staying at the hotel.

From the H1898 we offer you the opportunity to discover the gastronomy of Barcelona in our restaurant located on the second floor of the hotel while admiring the best views of the Ramblas of Barcelona.

An ideal setting to savor the suggestions of our chefs, with their dishes and tapas made with the freshest products of Barcelona in a proposal of natural and healthy recipes, mixing Mediterranean roots and exotic ingredients.

Hours: from 13h00 to 16h00 and from 20h00 to 23h00.

Book online, or by phone: + 345 529 552

Business center & Library 💼

On the second floor you have at your disposal the hotel's business center and library. A quiet space with natural light, ideal for reading or working.

Fitness Room 🤸‍♀️

A great way to start the day or end stress.

Swimming pool 🏊‍♀️

On the seventh floor of the hotel is the outdoor swimming pool and solarium area where you can disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Wi-Fi Login 📶 🆕

USUARIO / LOGIN: h1898

CONTRASEÑA / PASSWORD: free

WHAT TO SEE NEAR THE HOTEL (NEIGHBORHOODS)

1. Casa Batlló - https://www.casabatllo.es/

Price 35€. World Heritage Site and one of the best works of Gaudí in Barcelona. This jewel of Catalan modernism, located on  Passeig de Gracia, impresses you at first sight with its spectacular facade inspired by the organic forms of nature.

 2. Catedral de Barcelona - https://catedralbcn.org/ 

Free. It is one of the oldest buildings to see in Barcelona and one of the jewels of the great Gothic jewels of Catalonia. Built between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, on the old Romanesque cathedral, the seat of the Archbishopric of Barcelona stands out for its fantastic neo-Gothic facade and an interior with several treasures.

 3. Palau de la Música Catalana - https://www.palaumusica.cat/es

Price 19€ guided visit. The impressive Palau de la Música Catalana, a modernist building built between 1905 and 1908 by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. To enter the Palau de la Música you have to book a guided tour or buy a ticket to attend one of its music concerts and enjoy its excellent acoustics.

 4. Casa Milà (La Pedrera) - https://www.lapedrera.com/en

Price 25€. La Pedrera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the architect Gaudí last civil work. A unique building, a masterpiece of nature where you can deeply understand Gaudí's imaginary.

👍 Highly Recommended: LA PEDRERA NIGHT EXPERIENCE. 🆕

With this ticket you will take a night guided tour through different areas of La Pedrera and end up living a spectacular experience on the roof of the warriors. You will discover that La Pedrera is a masterpiece of nature, the essence of Gaudí's work. Accompanied by a guide you will visit the courtyard of flowers, the attic of the whale (located in the attic) which houses the exhibition Gaudí and the roof of the warriors. Throughout the tour you will see several projections that will culminate in a videomapping on the roof of Gaudí's building, where the unique architecture of this space is used to make a journey to the origin of life. A unique visual spectacle with multiple projections on the skylights, special lighting and a soundtrack that will accompany everything. And to end the evening, a glass of cava and sweets.

 5. MACBA - https://www.macba.cat/es

Price 11€. It is the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona. The exhibition consists of a permanent exhibition, called "A brief century: MACBA Collection" with works from 1929 (symbolic year in Barcelona, which hosted the Universal Exhibition) to the present day, as well as temporary exhibitions that are renewed.

6. LA BOQUERÍA MARKET - http://www.boqueria.barcelona/home 🆕

Free. The San Josep Market (in Catalan Mercat de Sant Josep), popularly known as La Boqueria12 (in Catalan La Boqueria), is a municipal market located on the Rambla in Barcelona (Spain). Besides being a place where you can buy all kinds of fresh produce, it is also a tourist attraction.

It has an area of 2583 m² with more than 300 stalls offering a wide variety of local and exotic products, both to individual shoppers and restaurateurs of the city. It is the largest market in Catalonia, the most varied in food offer and also the most visited by tourists. 

7. SANTA CATERINA MARKET -  https://mercatsantacaterina.com/ 🆕

Free. The Santa Catalina Market is a food market located in the neighborhood of Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera in Barcelona. Built in 1844 and remodeled in 2005 over a former convent, from which it inherited its name, it is the oldest covered market in the city.

The Santa Catalina market is an isolated building that occupies a block between Avinguda Francesc Cambó and the streets of Freixures, Giralt el Pellisser and Colomines. It is very close to Via Layetana, the Palau de la Música, Santa Maria del Mar and the Gothic Cathedral.

8. PLAZA REAL -  https://goo.gl/maps/sQyRk74nB2LQX3v58 🆕

Free. It bears the name "real" and it is so because of its beauty. With an elegant aftertaste accentuated by the fountain, lampposts and palm trees, the Royal Square is one of the most bustling and vital of Barcelona, especially at night. And it is also the most appreciated of Barcelona's arcaded squares.

The square is now a hive of nightlife and under the porches are hidden restaurants, bars and some of Barcelona's most frequented nightspots.

Museums

1. MNAC - https://www.museunacional.cat/es

Price 12€.

You can see the best collection of Romanesque mural painting in the world and the most representative artists of Catalan modernism, such as Gaudí or Casas. Gothic art, great European painters of the Renaissance and Baroque, for example, Titian or Velázquez, and the photography collection complete the collection.

2. Joan Miró Foundation - https://www.fmirobcn.org/ca/

Price 13€.

Thousands of paintings, sculptures, canvases and sketches make up the largest museum dedicated to the Catalan artist, one of the great representatives of modern art and Spanish surrealism Joan Miró.

3. Museu Picasso - http://www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/es

Price 12€.

This is one of the most visited museums in Barcelona and one of the most complete in the world dedicated to the artist, especially in his formative years, bringing together more than 4,000 pieces (in all its expressions: painting, sculpture, engraving ...) being The Waiting (Margot), The Frugal Meal, Las Meninas (Infanta Margarita Maria) and Seated Man, some of the highlights.

4. MACBA - https://www.macba.cat/es

Price 11€.

It is the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona. The exhibition consists of a permanent exhibition, called "A brief century: MACBA Collection" with works from 1929 (symbolic year in Barcelona, which hosted the Universal Exhibition) to the present day, as well as temporary exhibitions that are renewed.

 5. CAMP NOU - https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/camp-nou-experience

Price 28€

For soccer fans is a visit to Camp Nou, the stadium where the legendary Futbol Club Barcelona plays.

Beaches

1. Barceloneta:  Location: Between Almirall Cervera Street and the Olympic Port. Transportation: Bus: lines 14, 16, 17, 36, 39, 40, 40, 45, 51, 57, 59 and 64.  Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella, line 4. Tramway: Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica.

2. Bogatell:  Transportation: Bus: lines 6, 36, 41, 92 and 141. Metro: Poblenou and Llacuna, line 4. 

3. Mar Bella: Transportation: Bus: lines 36, 71 and 141. Metro: Selva de Mar, line 4. Streetcar: Selva de Mar.

Shopping

Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal and Rambla de Catalunya are some of the most commercial streets in Barcelona, full of fashion stores.

SHOPPING CENTERS

• Corte Inglés from Plaça Catalunya

• Maremagnum https://maremagnum.klepierre.es/tiendas-restaurantes/

• L’illa Diagonal https://www.lilla.com/en/

• 🔥 Arenas de Barcelona. It is an old bullring with beautiful views of the city. https://www.arenasdebarcelona.com/EN

Bars Discos

• Opium - https://opiumbarcelona.com/ (beach)

• Pachá Barcelona - https://pachabarcelona.es/en/ (beach)

• Mirablau or Mirabé With stunning views of the city http://mirablaubcn.cat/

• Eclipse Hotel W - https://www.eclipse-barcelona.com/ (Hotel Vela)

• Sala Bikini - https://bikinibcn.com/

• Luz de Gas- https://luzdegas.com/es/

• BlingBling https://blingblingbcn.com/

• Apolo -  https://www.sala-apolo.com/es/

• Arena- https://grupoarena.com/

• Hotel Axel - Skybar - https://www.axelhotels.com/es/axel-hotel-barcelona/hotel.html 

• Hyde http://www.hydebcn.com

Flamenco Shows

• Flamenco shows  https://tarantosbarcelona.com/en/

• Flamenco shows https://www.flamencopalaudalmases.com/

Airport Transportation

TAXIS FROM AIRPORT TO 1898 Hotel (40-60€)

• Chofix (pre-filled with address)

• Taxi 24 BCN

• Uber

BUS

• A1 from Terminal 1 

• A2 from Terminal 2

The Aerobus is a fast (35 minutes) and economical (5,90€) shuttle bus that connects Barcelona Airport - El Prat (Terminals 1 and 2) with the center of Barcelona (Plaza de Cataluña). The route includes 3 stops at strategic points in Barcelona: Pl. Espanya, Gran Via-Urgell, Pl. Universitat. The Aerobus operates throughout the year with a departure every 5 minutes. There are two Aerobuses, the A1 from Terminal 1 and A2 from Terminal 2. 

How to buy a ticket for the Aerobus?

You can buy your Aerobus ticket at the ticket vending machines located in Terminal T1 and T2, on board the Aerobus, but the driver does not give change for a 20€ ticket or online.

Where are the bus stops at Barcelona airport?

The Aerobus stop in terminal T1 is one floor below the arrivals hall. To get there, just walk to the bottom of the arrivals terminal, turn left onto a ramp leading down and you will arrive directly in front of the stop.

The Aerobus stop in terminal T2 is on the left as you exit the arrivals hall. If you are in terminal T2c, head towards terminals T2a and T2b to find the stop.

City Transportation

Barcelona transport pass 

• Subway - https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/metro/lines

• Bus - https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/buses/lines

• Taxis. They are usually all over the city, when they have the green light they are free and raising their hand they stop.

  • RadioTaxi: +3433033033

  • Barnataxi: +3433222222       

• Cabify or Uber - In Barcelona you can find Cabify and Uber services. Download the app and use it to request a service. They are usually cheaper than cabs.

• Barcelona Bus Turístic - https://www.barcelonabusturistic.cat/es

• Teleférico. Discover Barcelona from the air https://www.telefericdemontjuic.cat/en  

• Tourist information. Learn about what public transportation offers Barcelona: know its features and benefits to better organize your stay in the city.   https://www.holabarcelona.com/ 

Recommended Restaurants Around Town

Traditional and tapas

• 4 Gats: https://4gats.com/

• Bodega La Puntual: https://grupovarela.es/bodega-la-puntual-barcelona/

• Bar Cañete: https://barcanete.com/

• Pinotxo Bar : http://pinotxobar.com/ 

• Cuines santa caterina: https://grupotragaluz.com/restaurante/cuines-santa-caterina/

• Casa Alfonso: https://casaalfonso.com/

• Ciutat Comptal Barcelona: https://ciudadcondal.cat/ 

Modern Mediterranean cuisine

Mordisco Barcelona: https://www.mordisco.com/

Bocagrande: https://bocagrande.cat/en

Manà 75: https://mana75.es/

Gala Barcelona: https://galarestaurante.com/

El mercader de l’eixample: http://www.elmercaderdeleixample.com/es/

La Lolita Barcelona: https://lalolitarestaurante.com/

Petit Comitè: https://petitcomite.cat/

Tierra del Ninot in Mercat del Ninot. https://tierradelninot.com/

El Nacional https://www.elnacionalbcn.com/ Many restaurants with different cuisines. Very busy

Paellas and fish

Pez Vela https://grupotragaluz.com/restaurante/pez-vela/

Gallito https://www.encompaniadelobos.com/gallito/

Red Fish http://www.redfishbcn.com/en

Can Fisher https://www.canfisher.com/arroceria-can-fisher-barcelona-contacto/

Restaurant Escribà https://restaurantsescriba.com/xiringuitoescriba/es/

Agua https://restauranteagua.com/

Author's cuisine (Michelin star ⭐ level, 💲💲💲💲) Book well in advance 🆕

• Pur Barcelona. Nando Jubany: https://purbarcelona.com/es/

• Disfrutar. https://www.disfrutarbarcelona.com/?lang=en 

• Salvaje. https://barcelona.salvaje.world/en/home/ 

TYPICAL DISHES FROM BARCELONA

• Alioli: Sauce made of emulsified olive oil and garlic.

• Romesco: Sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, bread, almonds, hazelnuts, peppers, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.

• Pan con tomate (pa amb tomàquet): Slice of bread with oil, salt and tomato. It may contain garlic.

• Coca de recapte: Dough with peppers and baked eggplants that can have tuna, onion, sausage, olives, tomatoes or herring.

• Butifarra: Fresh pork sausage.

• Fuet: Sausage of minced meat with garlic and pepper.

• Escalivada: Baked eggplant, bell pepper, onion and tomato.

• Samfaina: Sautéed eggplant and zucchini with garlic, onion and tomato.

• Escudella: Typical stew composed of a mass of minced meat with spices, chickpeas, potatoes, cabbage and meat.

• Calçots: Local vegetable similar to onion that is grilled and served with romesco sauce.

• Snails: In Catalonia snails are cooked in many different ways, the most common being "a la llauna" snails, prepared with spicy sauce.

• Fabes a la catalana: Beans with sausage.

• Suquet: Fish stew.

• Fricandó: Beef cooked with plums, onions, tomatoes and pine nuts.

• Crema catalana: Pastry cream with a layer of caramelized sugar.

• Panellet: Sweet dough based on sugar, almonds and egg.

• Neulas: Tube-shaped wafers.

Meal times in Spain 🍴

• Breakfasts: 8:00am to 11:00 am

• Aperitif: 12:00pm to 1:30pm

  • It is typical to have a vermouth or aperitif before the midday meal. It consists of a beer, vermouth or soft drink accompanied by potato chips, cockles, mussels, olives etc...

• Meals: 1:00pm to 3:30pm

• Dinners: 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Tips (as in gratuity) 💵

There is no obligation to leave a tip, but if you have been very happy you can leave a small amount. Sometimes you can leave change if it is not too much, this for the waiters. For the guides the same, you have paid for the service, if you are very happy, you can give him something. The ones who put the suitcases if they are the concierges of the hotel if they get something and to the cab drivers it depends because sometimes they already charge you for the service of putting the suitcases.

Wi-Fi 📶

Wifi is included in the hotel, of course and in many bars and restaurants there is wifi. Even in the street inside Barcelona there is a public wifi network that does not work too well, but something is something.

FREE WIFI IN BARCELONA

You can connect for free to the Internet in the city of Barcelona. Wifi Barcelona is the network of free Wifi points offered by the Barcelona City Council both to its own inhabitants and to all its visitors. It is a network spread throughout the city. Signal name: Barcelona Wifi 

How to connect? Locate the signal "Barcelona Wifi, connect and access any web page from the browser of your device. Then you will be asked for an email address (you will be sent an email to confirm the conditions) and you will be asked if you are residents in Barcelona or not. After these simple steps, you will be able to navigate from your device.

Bars and discotheques 🍸

In the bars there is no minimum age.

Drinking alcohol from 18 years old everywhere.

And discotheques from 18 years old too

Discotheques the entrance is from 18 years old.

Nightclubs may close after 06.00 am on weekends and bars after 03.30 am.

During the week they close a little earlier and there are some that are only open from Thursday to Sunday.

Tobacco

Smoking is not allowed in any indoor space or transportation.  Tobacco shops are stores where tobacco is sold and they are everywhere.

Barcelona's Districts:

• The district of the Ciutat Vella or Old City: Its 4 neighborhoods is how the oldest part of Barcelona is known.  Hotel 1898 is located in Ciutat Vella in the Gothic Quarter. It was the walled part of the city and the genesis of the city we know today. It is made up of four inescapable neighborhoods and some of the busiest streets and squares in Barcelona.

• The Gothic Quarter: The Gothic Quarter is the great jewel of the city of Barcelona.  It is a joy to stroll through its narrow medieval streets, get lost among its small squares, admire its churches and palaces, discover the remains of its Roman origin...  During your journey you will find impressive monuments and corners such as the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Carrer del Bisbe and its bridge, the Plaza Sant Jaume with the Generalitat and the City Hall, the beautiful Plaza Real, the Plaza del Rey or the Jewish Quarter (the Call)...  You can visit the Museum of History of Barcelona (MUHBA) with a site in the basement.

• Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera (el Born): The second neighborhood of the Ciutat Vella is the sum of 3 sub neighborhoods, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and la Ribera.  Inside there is an area called the Born, which has managed to overshadow the whole neighborhood and the whole area is known by its name. So for short and although it is not entirely correct, we will use the name Born to refer to this second neighborhood. Recently rehabilitated, it is full of alternative stores and restaurants of all kinds.  But it also hides great jewels such as the Cathedral of the Sea Church, the Arc de Triomf or the Palau de Música de Lluís Domènech i Montaner. And of course a great cultural offer: the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM), the Chocolate Museum ... And the great Picasso Museum.  When the forces falter do not miss the precise Park of the Citadel.

• The Raval: The third of the neighborhoods of the Ciutat Vella of Barcelona is the Raval. It is the most multicultural neighborhood of the city and the last of the area that is being rehabilitated. The old and sordid port district has given way to independent designers, second-hand stores and art galleries that have settled in its streets. Here we find one of the most visited museums in the city, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA). And also the Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) and the Maritime Museum of Barcelona.

• La Barceloneta: The neighborhood of La Barceloneta is the fourth of the neighborhoods that make up the Ciutat Vella of Barcelona. The old sailors' quarter, with its narrow streets, is a good place to eat seafood or a good paella. It is one of the most atmospheric areas of the city, thanks to its great beaches. Here you can also take the cable car that will take you to the Montjuic area, with magnificent views.

Highlights:

• Las Ramblas: the busiest and best known street in Barcelona.  This famous 1.3 kilometers long promenade that runs between Plaza Catalunya and the Old Port or Port Vell, separates the neighborhoods of Raval and the Gothic Quarter. In fact its attractions belong to one or the other neighborhood, but we will highlight them here. Flower stores, souvenir stalls, bars, mimes, street artists... And lots of people is what characterizes Las Ramblas. But it also has monuments that you should not miss: the Liceo Theater, the famous Boqueria Market, the beautiful Gaudi's Güell Palace, the Canaletas Fountain, the Wax Museum, the Erotic Museum... A street that goes a long way!

• The Port Vell: Although it officially belongs to the Gothic Quarter, the Port Vell has become so popular with tourists that it deserves to be treated separately.  The area of the Port Vell or the Old Port is notable for buildings such as Customs or the Port Authority, but undoubtedly its great magnet is the Maremagnum area. This area is reached by crossing the Rambla del Mar that begins where the Columbus Monument is.

• The Maremagnum area is full of atmosphere. There is a large shopping mall, 3D cinemas, foodtrucks, DJ's, a children's area... and the Aquarium of Barcelona.

• Catalonia Square: The most famous square in Barcelona is undoubtedly Plaza Cataluña. It connects the old part of the city (Ciutat Vella) and the area that was created after the demolition of the walls, the Eixample. From this square you can access the most important streets of the city and is surrounded by stores. Also on its first floor is the main tourist office of Barcelona. You will pass by it countless times!

• El Ensanche or L'Eixample: The Eixample district of Barcelona is the most populated district of the city. It is composed of 6 neighborhoods and was created in 1860 thanks to the urbanization plan of Ildefonso Cerdá. Its design is a large grid and its streets are wide, tree-lined and with wide blocks. Its streets are home to Barcelona's most spectacular modernist buildings and the most beautiful houses.  Its most famous street is Passeig de Gràcia.

• Passeig de Gràcia: Paseo de Gracia is the most famous street in Barcelona and connects Plaza Cataluña with the Barrio de Gracia. This famous street combines the luxury of the most exclusive store windows with the most impressive modernist buildings. All the great architects of the time have left their mark here. Among them are Casa Batlló and Casa Milà-La Pedrera, both by Antonio Gaudí, Casa Amatller by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Casa Llleo i Morera by Lluís Domenech i Montaner. But there are many more beautiful buildings.

• Sagrada Familia: Another of the most famous neighborhoods of the Eixample is the Sagrada Familia, thanks to the masterpiece of Antonio Gaudi.  The expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia is not only a work of art of architecture, it is much more.  In the Sagrada Familia, this author manages to combine a perfect harmony between the content and the container, the structural and ornamental elements are mimicked in one and the symbolism pervades everything. Masterful! Nearby there is another great modernist building by Lluís Domèneh i Montaner.  This is the Hospital de Sant Pau, an impressive hospital complex that is the most important modernist complex in Europe.  It really belongs to the district of Horta-Guinardó, but as it is only 900 meters from the Sagrada Familia, we comment it here.

• Gracia: The district of Gracia is composed of 5 residential neighborhoods.  The best known is the Barrio de Gracia, the area next to Paseo de Gracia. It is as if it were a village within Barcelona, in fact it used to be a village.  It is an area with a lot of atmosphere and with very good restaurants where the locals go. At its epicenter is the first work of Antonio Gaudi, the Casa Vicens, you will be amazed with its asian style! In another of its neighborhoods, La Salut, is another of Gaudi's great works, Park Güell.

• Sants-Montjuic: The district of Sants-Montjuic is composed of 10 neighborhoods, among which are the New Port area and the famous Sants station, one of the main stations of the city. There are undoubtedly two major tourist attractions: Montjuic Park and Plaza de España.

Highlights:

• Montjuic Park: Montjuic Mountain is one of the most beautiful and complete areas of Barcelona. It offers many things to see and do. Take a walk through its many gardens, go up to the castle in the cable car, visit the Olympic Ring, enjoy the Magic Fountain, have fun in the Poble Espanyol, Pabellon Mies Van der Rohe... And of course, visit some of its rich museums such as the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), CAIXAFORUM  or the Miró Foundation.

• The Plaza de España: The Plaza de España is the largest square in Barcelona and another of its most representative places. Main gateway to Montjuic Park, this square is always lively.

• Sant Martí: The coastal part of the district of Sant Martí was created from the Olympic Games of Barcelona 92, the so-called Olympic Village.  Its best known neighborhoods are those that are close to the sea, as they have a beautiful promenade and great beaches. Do not miss the Olympic Port with its luxurious yachts and countless terraces and restaurants where you can have a drink and enjoy the sea breeze. One of the icons of the Olympic Port are the two towers: the Mapfre Tower and the Hotel Arts.

• Les Corts: The residential district of Les Corts is famous for housing in the neighborhood of Les Corts the Barcelona Football Club Stadium. You can visit the museum and the stadium thanks to the Camp Nou Experience.  Nearby are also the Pedralbes Monastery and the L'Illa shopping complex.

• Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: In the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is one of the great lungs of Barcelona: the Sierra de Collserola.  Its highest peak is the Tibidabo and is a fun place to spend the day. In addition to strolling through its many trails, you can enjoy like a child in the Tibidabo Amusement Park. And don't miss its incredible views of the city of Barcelona!

Barcelona's main gay bars are located in the Eixample district, also known as "Gaixample", a 3-block area north of Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, between the Urgell and Universitat metro stations

Terraces & Bars

• 🔥 Sky Bar/Hotel Axel BarcelonaThe magnificent terrace of the Hotel, Sky Bar, openly gayfriendly and heterofriendly designed to enjoy both day and night. During the day, its swimming pool and sun loungers are ideal for sunbathing and cooling off on the hottest days. And at night, the Sky Bar becomes the ideal place to enjoy the summer atmosphere of Barcelona with the coolest and funniest people in Barcelona. https://www.axelhotels.com/es/axel-hotel-barcelona/spaces.html

• Sky Bar/Two Hotel Barcelona by Axel

• Chiringuito Begay One: of the most charismatic beach bars in Barcelona and also the only one with an openly gay atmosphere in Barcelona. An elegant space, right on the beach, without complexes and fun to enjoy a day at the beach without leaving the city and with all the amenities imaginable. BeGay is located on the beach of La Mar Bella, the nudist beach of Barcelona, a classic space within the LGBT community in Barcelona and a meeting point during the Circuit Festival.  https://chiringuitobegay.com/

• Botanic Bar Café  El Botànic is an atmospheric bar located in the Eixample district. A huge white marble bar welcomes customers in a modern space frequented by a young and cosmopolitan public. In addition, Botànic has a beautiful garden with a terrace where you can have a cocktail and relax in a quiet and intimate atmosphere. https://www.catalunya.com/botanic-bar-cafe-17-19003-511904?language=es C/Muntaner, 64 

• Priscila Café - Drag Queen Shows. https://priscillacafe.com/

• Punto Bcn - https://grupoarena.com/bar-punto-bcn/

• Moeem Barcelona http://www.moeembarcelona.com/

• Plata Cocktail https://www.platabar.com/

• The Moon https://the-moon-night-club.negocio.site/

• Gingin Gay Bar https://gingingaybar.com/

• Believe Club  Drag Queen Shows https://believeclubbcn.com/

• La Chapelle C/ Muntaner, 67

DISCOTEQUES

• 🔥 Arena Sala Classic  https://grupoarena.com/

• Night Barcelona https://www.nightbarcelona.net/

• Yass! Barcelona http://yassparty.com/barcelona