Guide to Barcelona

Four walks to take while in Barcelona

Montag, den 21. Februar 2011 um 12:22 Uhr

In and Around Barcelona

The best way of discovering the city of Barcelona is by strolling around. So if you are a walking lover, than ignore the public transfer in Barcelona for a while and explore the city from a very close view. You might discover the most beautiful hidden places, that you had never see, by traveling by metro!

1. Boardwalk

Begin your walk by admiring the sailboats in the Olympic Port as you continue down the beautiful boardwalk gaze into the Mediterranean waters. This is always a very lively place with active young people rollerblading or running down the boardwalk. The scene is home to incredible views of the water and the port. Stop to grab a sandwich or ice cream cone at one of the many kiosks -or sit down and relax in the Barceloneta Park. End your walk at the front of the Westin Hotel and if you're looking for a luxurious treat, have a drink on the top floor of this beautiful hotel. Breath-taking views of the city!

2. Plaza Cataluyna down the Ramblas

Las Ramblas is an emblematic street and a must see, for every visitor to Barcelona city. It is a very colourful kind of promenade lined with flower stalls, living statues, kiosks, street sellers and much more. Begin your walk at the beautiful Plaza Cataluyna fountain and head down the famous street La Rambla. Here you will see much of the touristy side of Barcelona with multiple vendors lining both sides of the walkways. Take a break and grab a crepe or an ice cream cone at one of the most delicious kiosks! Continue your walk, about half way down stop into the Bocarilla where you will have a true Barcelona Market experience. Continue your walk until you hit the beautiful Mediterranean Sea where you can catch a horse and carriage ride up the Rambla and end where you started at Plaza Cataluyna. The street is very popular with both tourists and with locals, and always has a lively atmosphere. It is a magnet for numerous street artists who, together with the other passers-by, make Las Ramblas a microcosm of Barcelona life which is well worth a special visit.

3. Plaza Cataluyna up Passige de Gracia

Passeig de Gracia is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and also one of its most important shopping and business areas, which contains several of the cities well known pieces of Architecture. As you leave Plaza Cataluyna walk up the Passige de Gracia to x hotel. You will pass the some one of Gaudis most prestigious architecture designs. Continue your walk through the city's most pristine shopping district. Stop into a store, or two, grab a bite to eat, a coffee or a chocolate treat at one of the delicious bakeries! Walking trough Passeig de Gracia you will pass the most fabulous designer shops worldwide. It is the place to go for Designer brands as the street contain stores form brands such as Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton to Valentino and many more.

4. Olympic Park

Spectacular city views from atop the Olympic park make this walk worthwhile. You will be able to see where the 1992 Olympic games were held. You will pass the Olympic swimming pool, soccer stadium and track. Just beyond this is a breath taking Botanical Garden, stop in and walk along the breath taking trails! As you end your walk, head down the mountain towards Plaza Espana where you will see the old Bull fighting arena- that is now under construction to be a shopping mall, more views of Barcelona are bound to take your breath away!

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