I'm sure you'd agree that when a wealthy industrialist employs the world's greatest architect to construct paradise on earth it's going to end up in tourist gold. If you don't there's nearly 3 million paid tourists a year to back me up. Yes, getting Park Guell tickets is about as standard as ... 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 🙂
The 12 Best Hostels in Barcelona from Cheap to Chic
With well over 100 hostels in Barcelona it can be a real pain in the neck deciding where to stay. First of all, the city itself is so flooded by tourists that it permits places with a low price-quality ratio not only to exist, but to thrive. Secondly, with so many dubious review sites and Photoshop ... Read More
Barcelona New Year’s Eve 2019-2020: Events and Tips
So you're planning a Barcelona New Year's Eve: an idea as sparkling as champagne. Really, what could go wrong spending NYE in the temperate weather of one of Europe's biggest party cities? You're on the right track but here's some great things to do to make sure you don't get ... Read More
Barcelona Attraction Tickets + Up to 15% Off Discounts
Here's the mother lode of Barcelona attraction tickets online. Each button has a direct link to the official office of Barcelona Turisme where you can buy discounted entrance tickets and have the holiday all booked before you even leave home. Why Book Online? With advance tickets you’ll avoid ... Read More
Barcelona Events Calendar 2019 by Month
Barcelona is vivacious city where there's always something going on. From street parties to traditional festivals to big club nights it's virtually impossible to get bored here no matter what time of year you visit. It does however start with a plan - and you'll get a great one reading my article ... Read More
La Boqueria Market 2019 – Where to Eat and What to Buy
So you're in Barcelona and you love food - we're off to a good start. It might not be front and centre of the average itinerary, but the great foodie pilgrimage the city has laid at our feet with La Boqueria Market can't be missed. The only problem is it's a bit of a jerk - it wants your money. So ... Read More
Find Holiday Apartments in Barcelona with Local Advice
If you're like me you're sick of hostels. You also probably don't see the sense in splurging on a hotel if you're out all day sightseeing. Luckily there's a happy medium to be found: spending less but getting the privacy of your own holiday apartment in Barcelona. And I'm gonna show you how to do it ... Read More
Poble Espanyol Barcelona – Info, Tips, Discount Tickets
What's your biggest problem with travel? For me it's time. To take a decent gulp of Spain's diverse cultural sangria would take me a lifetime of weekends and enough Ryanair flights to have me committed to the nearest hospital psiquiátrico. But what if I told you that you could visit all of Spain's ... Read More
Antoni Gaudi Buildings in Barcelona + Biography
We can know almost everything about a certain Catalan wonder-architect in one quote: Those who look to the laws of nature as support for new works collaborate with the creator. It's just impossible to get this quote out of your head as you gaze the many Antoni Gaudi buildings that have not only ... Read More
Barcelona Taxi Guide – Costs, Apps, Airport Trips, Tips
On holiday you'll find cabs from the Barcelona taxi system everywhere - you likely won't wait more than a minute and prices are cheaper than most major European cities. Yes, it's still the most expensive way to get around but with a few precautions taking a taxi in Barcelona can be a great way to ... Read More
The Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona: Hotels + Pools 2019
There's nothing better than a chilled drink looking down on the summer chaos of a city. The knowledge that just moments ago you were entangled in a mess of turbulent tourist traffic makes that mojito's first dopamine hit to your body's reward centre even more rewarding. And if you're like me? You ... Read More
The 39 Best Restaurants in Barcelona According to Locals
I see crime every day in Barcelona and it's not pick pocketing, jaywalking, or praising Real Madrid. It's tourists paying a pretty penny to drink bagged sangria and eat frozen paella. It's tourists going to American fast food chains when the same money can get you much more. Barcelona is a ... Read More
The Best Tapas in Barcelona + 7 Bars with Free Food
As you walk around the city looking for food you may find yourself thinking of the old Catalan proverb: Barcelona és bona si la bossa sona (Barcelona is only good if you’ve got money). But don't let anybody tell you there's not good cheap food out there. In my list of the best tapas in ... Read More
The Picasso Museum Barcelona and How to Visit in 2019
If you're like me the name Picasso really rings a bell. Not everybody though has such a great understanding one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century - luckily one of the best ways to learn is right here in Barcelona. By visiting the world's largest collection of Picassos. Whether ... Read More
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