Couldn't fit Brazil in this year? Maybe having a Barcelona Carnival is the next best thing. In 2020 it goes between February 20th to 26th and promises to be the best yet. Here's how to visit and enjoy it to the fullest. Index Carnival's main characters + history 2020 traditional ... Read More
Welcome to Barcelona Hacks – where I help you visit the city I love!
Now that we’ve introduced ourselves you’re surely asking yourselves how one can get around the city once you’ve arrived – so here’s my METRO MAP with all the info you’ll ever need:
Found yourself? OK, now it’s time to pick which DISCOUNT TRANSPORT CARD is best for you. I’ve prepared a little graph that’ll help you understand the differences between cards and how you’ll save a chunk of change 😉
The next thing you need to know is that Barcelona has over 8 million tourists a year and so THE LINES AT ATTRACTIONS ARE UNBEARABLE! But there’s a way to skip them… buying your tickets online:
If you don’t know where to head first I’ll leave you with some of the blog’s MOST USEFUL POSTS below. If you have ANY questions about anything I am here in the comment section of any post. Don’t be shy. WRITE ME.
Have a nice holiday 🙂
Barcelona City Pass: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell -20%
The Barcelona City Pass helps tourists skip lines at busy attractions, save 20% on virtually everything you'll do in the city, and avoid unnecessary hassle. It'll have the whole holiday planned in just a few mouse clicks from the comfort of home. Allow me to show you how to do it ... Read More
28 Things to Do in Barcelona Spain (+ Epic Local Tips)
In a city that lives and dies with tourism there's going to be a lot of scrapping for your money. From paltry paella propositions in the middle of the street to state sponsored museums that'll bore you all the way back to the office you'll need to choose your visits wisely. So here's ... Read More
Find The Best Area to Stay in Barcelona (+ Star Guide)
If you don't know the best area to stay in Barcelona you're not alone. When I came to this city I had to live in about 5 or 6 of them before I even got my bearings. All these years later and I'm still not sure myself. Don't worry though. From drink districts to peaceful precincts and everything ... Read More
9 Restaurants You’ll Find the Best Damn Paella in Barcelona
A simple rice dish said to have been made by servants with the leftovers from royal banquets in Moorish Spain, paella is easily Spain's most famous culinary export and tourists devour it by the pan. But don't pick up the fork just yet! There's a lot of pricey pre-made paella fleecing ... Read More
Barcelona Airport to City Centre (7 Ways Fast + Cheap)
There are six solid options from Barcelona airport to the city centre. For this reason many tourists arrive in the city in complete confusion, so let's clear things up a bit by breaking down the transfer choices and all their pros and cons. Remember - if you can't decide what to take then write me ... Read More
Magic Fountain Barcelona Times + Essential Visitor Info
Would you agree with me that €0.00 is the best price to pay while on holiday? Then I think we've got something in common. Yes, it's hard to believe but you'll be spending zero at one of the city's top attractions: the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. The beautiful water, light, colour, and music ... Read More
Sagrada Familia Tickets (+ No Frills 2020 Guide)
Barcelona visitors can understand the power of Sagrada Familia by looking at one Tripadvisor snip: Yes, the most famous church in Barcelona will be the most beautiful you'll ever see. It's just a shame so many tourists go in blind. There are so many options with Sagrada Familia tickets that it ... Read More
Your Barcelona Card Savings Guide (+ 10% Discount)
You're trying to plan the best Barcelona holiday possible but where exactly does one start? Take some advice from the official Barcelona Tourism Office: the 85 attractions they've put together on the Barcelona Card will give great structure to your trip - and your wallet. Yes, they even throw ... Read More
Hop on Hop Off Barcelona: 10% Off Tickets + 2020 Guide
The Barcelona hop on hop off bus tour provides service to 44 stops and at least 87 attractions on three lines on just one ticket. Sounds pretty good on paper, doesn't it? It's even better if you plan your time properly and get the cheapest tickets on the market. Let me show you how to do this ... Read More
Barcelona Travel Guide from A-Z (+ Sage Budgeting 2020)
You've made a smart decision taking a holiday in Barcelona. But in a city of tourist traps you'll need info like a freshly minted mojito in the Spanish sun. What I'm about is local information. I've been here six years and this is the result: my Barcelona travel blog. If you have any questions ... Read More
Casa Batlló Tickets with Guru Advice Guide (New 2020)
If you're like me you probably thought you saw the world's coolest house on MTV Cribs. Well, that was before your Barcelona holiday stop. Today more than 2000 tourists a day line up and pay for tickets to Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo - one of the most creatively designed houses in the ... Read More
Barcelona Nightlife Guide: Clubs, Areas, and Tips
You'll probably agree with me that tourists don't come to Barcelona to go to bed early. They also don't come to get ripped off, screwed around, or stuck on an empty dance floor. Read my comprehensive Barcelona nightlife guide for the city's best clubs, drinking areas, night out habits, online ... Read More
3 Days in Barcelona: An Ideal Itinerary with Local Help
I think you’ll agree that having time for yourself is the reason you’re on holiday in the first place. So why spend hours and hours planning the thing? That’s why I’m here. In 10 minutes I’m going to show you the places to visit in Barcelona in 3 days from the main ... Read More
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