17/11/2025
❤️My Barcelona Itinerary ❤️ As requested in yoga classes last week, here are some snaps from my half term trip to Barcelona. It was a fantastic destination for a city break. So much to see and do and October was perfect for me as not too hot or crowded.. also, having a full week meant we could really immerse ourselves in everything we wanted to see and still have time for relaxing in the many beautiful squares people watch + see the various street performers and chill out with tapas and cava or a cheeky sangria🥰
Here’s a brief rundown of my itinerary (as promised to one or two of you in classes):
Day1: our early flight meant we had the whole afternoon to stroll down to the beach and Harbour area to walk on the sand and listen to the street musicians
Day 2: Park Güell with its incredible gardens, walkways, houses and monuments plus views back down over Barcelona, all designed by the wonderful architect and visionary Antoni Gaudí.(We managed to spend five hours there!)
Day 3: Another day dedicated to Gaudis gloriously colourful, nature inspired, modernist masterpieces. A visit inside possibly his most well-known house, Casa Batllo in the morning. The afternoon we went inside the stunning creation that is Gaudis basilica of Sagrada Familia. honestly, even if you’re not a fan of churches, stained glass windows inside and the design and decoration outside simply have to be seen to be believed! (Our photos simply didn’t do it justice! So none here)
Day 4: a day exploring the Gothic quarter. I managed to find a self guided walking route online so we didn’t miss anything and got all the history of this mediaeval and Roman Centre of Barcelona. It was a great way to explore independently. And the route even included a visit to Picasso‘s favourite café/bar (4 Gats), where we could rest our feet and I enjoyed a freshly squeezed orange juice. It was full of atmosphere and vintage decorations and we pretty much have the place to ourselves for our mid morning break. Beautifully decorated in true vintage style and really captured the style of the time. In the afternoon we browsed the antique market in the main square outside the Gothic quarters beautiful cathedral and sat on the steps there again listening to a fantastic street musician.
Day 5: a day of culture this time exploring the El Born quarter. We went inside the.Palau De La Música Catalonia, which was another incredibly beautiful (inside and out) modernist concert hall (designed by another flamboyant modernist architect with Gaudis same flare for colour and nature theme but his name escapes me!). The organist was rehearsing for a performance at the time which was a nice surprise and a treat while once again we rested our feet! Following a leisurely lunch in the main square of Born we went to Barcelona’s Moco Museum for some modern art. I do love a bit of contemporary art and this gallery was Brilliant including. exhibits from. Dali and Banksy(amongst other great international contemporary artists).
Day 6: by complete chance we discovered that on the first Sunday of every month many museums in Barcelona are completely free to enter (although for the really famous ones like the Picasso Museum you do need to book). I am not a fan of Picasso, but instead we took advantage of a free entry and went underneath the Gothic quarter to explore the Roman streets which remain under the centre of the Gothic Quarter. It was amazing and surprisingly Emma area to explore and learn the history of Barcelona from its Roman roots to the present day. so interesting and really recommended.
Day 7: our last day was spent exploring authentic, Spanish life around the eight squares in the Gracia neighbourhood . Every square had its own character and history relating to the people that lived there (for example the jewellery quarter and the Brushmakers quarter). We really felt we soaked up authentic Barcelona, including local artisan craft and art studios (even a glass blowing workshop which was fascinating to stumble across) wonderful fresh fruit and veg stalls, fabulous looking bakeries, vintage clothes shops and a great excuse for a “cafe crawl”🤣
That afternoon, we also went inside another Gaugi house (Casa Vcens), which was his first architectural project and although much smaller than Casa Batllo it was again beautifully restored and gave a real insight into how his architecture developed and again his connection with nature and texture and colour. Located in Gracia too, so a perfect addition to our exploration of the neighbourhood.
I realise I’ve done very well for trips away recently, but really loved Barcelona both for its wealth of interesting things to see and do and also because the whole city is walkable! So really wanted to share. We must certainly got our exercise steps in that week! And some yoga stretches particularly for hips and hamstrings were very welcome to start and end each day!🙏🥰
Let me know in the comments if you think I missed anything and I’ll be sure to go back!
I’d also love to know if you’ve been to Barcelona and your favourite thing?
Equally do share in the comments if you have another suggestion for a city break?
Sending love to all, as always. ❤️🙏❤️###
