Speaking for myself, the last thing I like to do when I’m on holiday is rush around like a headless chicken, trying to pack in as much as possible. In fact, I prefer a much slower pace, a pace at which I can really soak in the atmosphere of a new destination. A pace that allows me to see, observe, feel. Of course there must be those of you who want to pack that little extra punch and other than the must-haves already covered, you could include Catedral de Barcelona (the elevator ride is very cool), Park Guell, Parc de la Ciutadella, Casa Vicens Gaudi (Gaudi’s first architectural wonder) and Fundacio Joan Miro. And oh, how could I forget the Palau de la Musica Catalana? After all, there is no music quite as sensuous and soul-satisfying as Latin music, right? From Choral to Piano, Jazz, Opera and of course the celebrated Flamenco, this place is as much a marvellous symphony of tunes as it is a majestic kaleidoscope of colours. Go during the day if you’re interested in a tour and better still, go at night when the magic happens but whenever you go, just go.
For a self-confessed big city girl like me, a trip to a fabulous place like Barcelona can never be complete without a night or two of decadent debauchery 😊. Whether that’s an elegant champagne lounge with glittering chandeliers or a bar packed to the gills and thumping with reverberating music, I never say no to a “night of nightlife”. Now Barcelona is one of Europe’s most happening night spots and especially great for its electronic music scene with world famous music festivals and celebrity DJ’s. For those of you who can feel the adrenaline coming on even as I say the words, listen up! Port Olimpic is fantastic for clubbing with lots of trendy beach clubs and the Gothic Quarter, El Born and Raval are unrivalled party spots that can make a merrymaker even out of the most sedate. A quick tip! Don’t forget to order a plate of Seafood Paella for dinner, it’s delectable beyond words!