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3 Days in Barcelona for First Timers

Organisiert von Lori Zainoa writer living in Spain for nearly 15 years.

The first time I went to Barcelona, I couldn’t wait to see the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, a (still) unfinished church designed by Antoni Gaudí. But Barcelona’s sandy city beach, diverse neighborhoods, and iconic Parc Güell surprised me with vibrance and beauty. Subsequent trips made me realize the city also has a flourishing food and wine scene and many hidden corners to explore.

A quick train ride away from my home in Madrid, Barcelona has me hooked still years later. The city feels light and airy thanks to its beach and sunny skies, cosmopolitan and chic thanks to its French and Catalonian influences, and timelessly cultural thanks to its historic neighborhoods. Here’s what to see and do on your first trip.

Barcelona is sunny and warm most of the year, though it can get chilly in winter.

If you only have time for one thing, make it the Sagrada Familia.


Day 1

Start off with what may be the city’s most acclaimed attraction: the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Wander the inside of the church and lap the outside, too, taking in the details. Those without vertigo or fear of heights should consider climbing one of the towers for impressive views of the city, the Mediterranean, and beyond.

Head to the Gaudí-designed Parc Güell in the late afternoon to catch the sunset. The park is located on a hill and offers incredible views of the city and sea, especially at dusk. From the Sagrada Familia, it takes about 20-30 minutes to walk there.

Day 2

Walking around Barcelona’s neighborhoods, such as the Gothic Quarter and El Born, gives you a taste of the city’s gastronomy and culture. Here, you can stop into boutiques, have a glass of wine and tapas on a restaurant terrace, and view many key attractions like the Barcelona Cathedral and the Santa María del Mar church.

You can’t leave Barcelona without enjoying the city’s main beach, La Barceloneta, a 20-minute walk from the Gothic Quarter. Stroll the port and boardwalk on foot, by bike, or by Segway; relax on the sand; or consider a sunset boat cruise on the Mediterranean.

Day 3

Continue experiencing the uniqueness of Antoni Gaudí’s design style with visits to the Casa Milá (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló, known as the “House of Bones.” It takes just five minutes to walk from one house to the other, and if you don’t feel like touring both interiors, you can still enjoy admiring these special structures from the outside.

Barcelona is a large city, so if you tire of walking, cover more ground with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that allows you to get off if you see anything you’d like to explore further, then get right back on again.

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