Thursday, 13 September 2012

Travel Destinations: Barcelona

Two weeks ago I was lucky enough to be in Barcelona; what I wouldn't give to go back there now with this cold weather!
Barcelona is Spain's second largest city and the capital of Catalonia( and the largest city). They speak Catalan, a different language altogether to Spanish. And Barcelona has 3 airports serving it; El Prat, the city's airport, Gerona about 40 minutes from Barcelona and Reus- the same. It is very easy to get the train from El Prat to Barcelona central (which I did) and takes about 20 minutes. There is so much to see and do in the city, I just didn't have time to do it all, unfortunately.


I did manage to visit the famous Sagrada Familia, designed by Gaudi. It is a Roman Catholic church and also, is incomplete, as Gaudi died before finishing and with work continually happening to it, they estimate it's completion in 2026! It's really easy to get to by the Metro, but queues were 2 hours to get inside so I didn't go.


I also went to another famous 'landmark'; Las Ramblas, or La Rambla, the 1.2 km tree lined street. There were street performers down one end and hundreds of stalls selling flowers and souvenirs the other. It is lined with shops and restaurants and leads down to the pier.
Another tourist landmark that you can enter from La Rambla is La Boqueria , a public market, that dates back to the 12th century.

It is primarily a Meat and Fish market, and only 200 years ago, had the official structure built and was officially recognized. It as full of meats typical to Spain, like Chorizo and Serrano ham, hanging everywhere,
Once done looking around we stopped for some Tapas at a nearby restaurant, I wasn't disappointed, it tasted sooo good!


Sorry for the picture heavy post, but I was snapping away the whole time in Barcelona, so this is just a tiny amount!
Have any of you been to Barcelona or want to go? I'd love to go back and see a bit more of the city. If you've been is there anywhere you'd recommend?
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  1. stylemailbox13 September 2012 at 18:23

    amazing photos. i love that city. very cool :-)


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  2. E V E L Y N13 September 2012 at 19:40

    I want to go so badly! Looks amazing :) x

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  3. Jessica13 September 2012 at 19:45

    Beautiful photos. I would love to visit Barcelona. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your time spent there.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:00

      Thanks, I really did and want to go back already; there's so much more I want to see
      Daniella x

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  4. Alexa13 September 2012 at 20:30

    I've been in Barcelona in 2008, while I was in holidays in a city nearby.
    But unfortunately I didn't see much (It was a Sunday and everything was closed). What I remember seeing was the Barcelona's football team stadium and the Sagrada Familia.
    I would love to go back with more time to visit everything.

    xoxo
    http://alexaandstuff.blogspot.com

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:02

      I don't feel I saw enough either, I want to go back, would love to see the football stadium :)
      Daniella x

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  5. Anonymous13 September 2012 at 23:00

    I;ve never been to Barcelona, always wanted to though and even more want to now!
    lovely pics!

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:03

      Thanks, it's always been on my list of places to go, want to go back and see more though
      Daniella x

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  6. Jeeda14 September 2012 at 00:01

    Lucky you! I'd love to be anywhere hot right now . Love your blog name by the way
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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:06

      Me too, would love to go back, away from this English weather
      Daniella x

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  7. Eleanor14 September 2012 at 00:43

    barcelona looks amazing!! im so jealous of your time there!! :) xxxx
    <3
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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:06

      It is great there, would recommend it :)
      Daniella x

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  8. Chic Delights14 September 2012 at 02:45

    I have been to Barcelona and loved it. I suggest to visit the Picasso Museum. Also, I highly recommend reading this fantastic book written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, titled "The Shadow of the Wind," set in beautiful Barcelona. You will learn many interesting sights in that book in the midst of the drama and mystery. You posted beautiful pictures from your trip.

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:07

      Thank you, hopefully if I have the chance to go again I can visit the Picasso Museum. I'll check out that book- thanks!
      Daniella x

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  9. Unknown14 September 2012 at 08:57

    wow! love those photos.,hope I can visit Barcelona someday.,even just once. Anyway may I know what camera are you using?

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:12

      Thanks, I hope you get to visit it. I was using my Nikon D3000 (a DSLR) with a AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
      Daniella x

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  10. Katie Frank14 September 2012 at 09:54

    such lovely photos! i'm in love with this place <3
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  11. Unknown14 September 2012 at 14:46


    Great post!

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  12. Unknown14 September 2012 at 16:25

    I have always wanted to go to Barcelona, it looks like such an amazing place. Your photos are gorgeous :) xx

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:13

      Thank you, I want to go back already, definitely recommend it :)
      Daniella x

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  13. Anastasia14 September 2012 at 16:33

    I've never been there but i want to so badly!
    Have a nice day!
    xo
    Anastasia
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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:13

      Thanks, I loved it, hope you get to go
      Daniella x

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  14. Abbie14 September 2012 at 18:58

    I just love the buildings there! I would love to go <3

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:15

      I loved the architecture, wish I could have visited Guell park too
      Daniella x

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  15. Sallytangle14 September 2012 at 19:16

    Helloooo!! Just bobbing over to say a big thank you for your kind comment. Hope you are well, i am off for a little nosey around these parts now ;) xxx

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  16. Bea14 September 2012 at 19:17

    great pictures, i would love to go there too!


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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:16

      Thanks, I hope you get to visit it :)
      Daniella x

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  17. The Robyn Diaries14 September 2012 at 20:32

    I've been to Barcelona 3 times and I would still love to go back again. It is so pretty and with so much history, lovely snaps! x

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:18

      I'd love to go that many times, want to go back already now I've left :)
      Daniella x

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  18. Unknown14 September 2012 at 20:49

    Barcelona has always been one of my favorite places to visit and I can't wait to go back again!
    - Monica
    Caravan of Style

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  19. thankfifi15 September 2012 at 08:47

    I visited Barcelona a couple of times but relatively short tripsboth times - would love to go again for a proper explore, it's such a beautiful city

    ♥ ThankFifi
    Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my post :)

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:24

      I'd love to go back too! No problem :)
      Daniella x

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  20. Beauty Follower15 September 2012 at 21:52

    Beautiful pictures!

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  21. Anonymous16 September 2012 at 14:11

    Great post, I've always wanted to visit !

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  22. jennie16 September 2012 at 15:47

    Oh wow, the city looks amazing and it looks like you had the best time! I would definitely love to visit one day! xo

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    1. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:26

      It really was so beautiful, there was loads more I wanted to see. I had a great time- Thanks :)
      Daniella x

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  23. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:18

    Thanks for visiting, glad you enjoyed the post :)
    Daniella x

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  24. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:22

    Thank you :)
    Daniella x

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  25. daniella-r17 September 2012 at 11:25

    Thanks! :)

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  26. Unknown17 September 2012 at 16:30

    I adored Barcelona, I never wanted to leave! There is so much beauty and culture there - love your photos <3

    xoxo Bree
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    1. daniella-r18 September 2012 at 18:02

      Thanks, I definitely agree, I loved the buildings, food, culture, weather- everything :)
      Daniella x

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  27. Unknown18 September 2012 at 17:57

    My fave city, did you check out the fountains? They are amazing?

    I'm off to Budapest in 3 weeks and cannot wait :)

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    1. daniella-r18 September 2012 at 18:03

      No I didn't have time to unfortunately, hopefully I can go again in the not so distant future and see everything I missed! Hope you have a lovely time in Budapest, it's great there- make sure you visit the baths :)
      Daniella x

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    2. Unknown19 September 2012 at 10:28

      Thanks for the tip, i have now followed your lovely blog and would love if you could do the same to mine if you like it.

      Thank you also for the comment :) Have a lovely day xxx

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  28. RosyChicc18 September 2012 at 21:07

    Great post! I love Barcelona so much! I've been there tree times and I cannot wait to go again! :))

    XO,
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    1. daniella-r18 September 2012 at 21:58

      Thanks! I can't wait to go again too
      Daniella x

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  29. Meera20 September 2012 at 02:51

    Barcelona is so beautiful! I absolutely love these pictures.

    xoxo, Meera

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    1. daniella-r21 September 2012 at 16:34

      Thank you, I completely agree- loved it!
      Daniella x

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  30. Judy21 September 2012 at 00:57

    I love Barcelona, I need to go back!
    Great pictures :) x

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  31. Occhiondolo26 September 2012 at 20:52

    I got there in 2002 and promised myself to come back, sooner or later...so much colours here and there...and the nightlife on the Ramblas!! :)

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    1. daniella-r27 September 2012 at 17:14

      I know, it's beautiful! I really didn't see enough when I was there! Hope you go back- sooner or later :)
      Daniella x

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  32. daniella-r7 October 2012 at 13:09

    Thank you, it was very beautiful over there
    Daniella x

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