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Barcelona: A 3-Day Adventure

Madalina Sandu

Madalina Sandu

4 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day journey through the vibrant city of Barcelona. Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and architectural wonders that will leave you in awe.

Day 1
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$50

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$ 32

Chi

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Barceloneta Beach
Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$50
Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
+

$300

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$ 53

Chi

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$125
13 - 16 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$125
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Mercado de La Boqueria
Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$25
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$325

·

$ 53

Chi

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
5 - 6 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$150
20 - 24 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$100
Montjuïc
Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$25
Chi
Laid-back hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, as well as a rooftop pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $813 In total

Activities & Food:$675
Transport:$138