There are cities where returning is always a good plan, Barcelona is one of them. We live here for 5 years, which is said soon! When we think of our "Catalan stage", it seems to us another life, completely different from today, different but very beautiful ... Because, we don't have a good time! Barcelona is a generous city, both for those who can enjoy it for years and for those who only have a few days. This post is for those flash travelers: we have assembled what, for us, is the best two-day itinerary in Barcelona (completito, completito, so wear comfortable shoes!).

Remember that, as always, at the end of the article we give you more Useful information to prepare your visit to Barcelona, You can also see a few tips here.

Day 1

We started our route through Barcelona in Catalonia Square, the nerve center of the city, where thousands of tourists cross over their cobblestones with thousands of other locals under their soil. And, in addition to being the meeting point and one of the symbols of Barcelona, ​​it is also a node of its communication network. But beware, it is the most dangerous place in the city: pigeon poops are worse than XD smart missiles

From here, in addition, there are free tours around the center, if you want to learn more about the city, do not hesitate to do so (just leave a tip to the guides. Reserve your free place here)

At its southern end begins the most famous street in Barcelona, La Rambla. We advise you to take it easy because you will have to share your way with a few more tourists, but it will be worth it (make a stop to take a lime, a valerian or a valium help). As you go down you will attend without realizing the improvised shows of street artists and you will go through emblematic places like the Canaletas fountain (where Barça titles are held), the Liceu theater or the market of La Boqueria.

This old building has adapted to the times and combines its local and traditional atmosphere with more current elements. If you are a lover of local markets, this may not be the most authentic you have ever seen, but it is certainly the most famous in the city.

La Rambla is an artery that separates Gothic neighborhoods on the left and the Raval on the right. Do not worry because we will visit both in ouritinerary of two days in Barcelona.

The first to fall will be the Raval, taking one of the streets that turn right we will enter fully into this picturesque neighborhood. Formerly it was a depressed area with a bad reputation, but in recent years it has been revalued and now you can enjoy a pleasant walk between its narrow streets full of street art. We personally love it 🙂 He has more personality than Rappel choosing costumes.

You can't miss the MACBA with his ubiquitous skaters and the Rambla del Raval with the statue of the Cat of Botero. It is also a good time to make a technical stop, we recommend a mojito in The Rose of Raval (€ 3.90) or in the Vietnamese next door. Also if you are hungry, on the Rambla del Raval there are many options, especially Arab restaurants, any kebab will be very good and if you are more of a sandwich we recommend the mythical To the Atlas Or if you fancy Indian, the Maharajah It has a menu and menu at a good price and delicious. Joaquin Costa Street also offers good options for cheap restaurants.

One of the things that differentiates Barcelona from many other big cities is the sea and, although there is not much time available in a two-day visit, we cannot skip a greeting to the Mediterranean Sea (and to all the Guiris who turn red as authentic Huelva strawberries!). So we continue towards him Barcelona's port until you reach Columbus viewpoint, at the end of La Rambla. If you do not suffer from vertigo you can climb to the top and have beautiful panoramic views (€ 5.50). We take the Paseo de Colón and head towards Barceloneta.

Hey, don't let the Catalans fool you: Columbus was more Italian than Raffaella Carrá (they also have a pretty similar haircut).

We will pass by interesting places like the mall Maremagnum connected by a bridge, the Aquarium, the history Museum and several imposing buildings on Paseo de Colón, until you reach the Barceloneta beach, from where you can see the silhouette of the impressive W Hotel in the distance.

If you have not eaten yet, this may be a good time, although the restaurants in this area are probably not the ones that offer the best value for money, the surroundings and the sea views are a plus (besides a paellita is never said not!). And for dessert an ice cream The Mexican Ice Cream Shop.

To lower the food and relax for a while nothing better than taking a good nap, a few steps away is the Citadel Park, the lung of Barcelona, ​​where your only concern will be to calculate how far you get from the street musicians so they don't bother your sleep. As you may have noticed, if something has Barcelona they are monumental buildings, because this place is no exception: if you walk along the Paseo de Lluis Companys with the Arch of Triumph In the distance you will know what we are talking about 😉

We leave at the end of the day one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in Barcelona: the terminal. In addition to its small squares and churches such as Santa Maria del Mar, of the Picasso museum or of the incredible Palace of the music, El Borne is famous for its modernillo places where you can have tapas and have a cocktail afterwards. Search in the area of ​​Paseo del Borne or around the Santa Caterina Market. A good option is the Mosquito (Asian tapas), theBormuth (typical tapas and good vermouth) or Pim Pam Burguer (one of the best hamburgers in Barcelona).

Day 2

If on the previous day we do not need to use public transport, on this second day we will have no choice, so it is best that you get a T10 and share it with your travel companion.

We start the day at Guell park(You can buy the advance ticket without queues here), one of Gaudi's masterpieces, where he gave free rein to his imagination. It consists of different spaces of gardens and pavilions in the purest Catalan modernist style. Don't forget to say hello to the famous salamander (if Japanese tourists stop making a photo book with her).

If Güell Park is an example of what Antonio Gaudi might be able to do, our next stop is the culmination of his work. We speak obviously of the sacred Family. This basilica is under construction since 1882 and with the hope that we can see it finished soon (they speak of 2026 as the year of its completion, coinciding with the anniversary of Gaudi's death). With everything and with it, you cannot go through Barcelona without contemplating its greatest symbol. Early entry with audio guide, climb to the towers and without a queue costs € 33 (you can book it here).

Not far from there is another example of Catalan modernism, if you take the lively Avenida Gaudi you will reach the Sant Pau Hospital, an enclosure of pavilions and buildings that seem taken from a fairy tale. Formerly, like the Park Güell, they were not paid, but now the entrance costs neither more nor less than € 13.

With the spirit well fed we continue our route visiting the historic gothic quarter. To do this you can get off at the Urquinaona metro stop and walk along the monumental Vía Laietana. This is the area that was formerly within the city walls and the one that hides the biggest secrets.

You can't miss a stop at the Cathedral (free), the Carrer del Bisbe with its wonderful bow, the Sant Jaume square with the Palace of the Generalitat and the City Hall, the Basilica of the Holy Martyrs Justo and Pastor and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi, the Santa Anna Parish, the Call neighborhood (the old Jewish ghetto) and the Royal Square.

As you will start to enter a famine, in the streets of the Gothic there are many good options to regain strength, we recommend La Dolça Herminia (varied menu very rich), Black rose (Mojitos and Mexican food) or theThe RestoBar Republic (Argentinian restaurant).

What state of health does your bank account have? We say it more than anything to suggest you shop or better just look at the windows, because the next stop is the Grace Walk, the shopping street with the most sought-after fashion stores, although eye, you can also find stores for lower budgets.

But the important thing about this street is its modernist houses like theCasa Batlló, the Amatller House or above theMila House o La Pedrera for friends. We recently had dinner at Café de la Pedrera and if you are looking for a special evening ... it is highly recommended!

The trip to Barcelona is coming to an end and to finish it in style we recommend you take a walk through the alternative Gracia neighborhood. Visit one of its squares where the nightlife of Barcelona is concentrated, asSquare of the Villa de Gracia with your clock tower or the Plaza del Sol. And for dinner and a drink, go through the Carrer de Verdi, where you can also go to a very cool alternative cinema.

Two days are little to get to know the city (surely you will want to return with more time, if so, look at this post with 100 things to see and do in Barcelona), but we hope that with the two-day itinerary in Barcelona that we have recommended for sure that you will be able to take advantage of your time!

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