"Barcelona" Barcelona by Lorro

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A quick visit to Barcelona

Now that I have friends in Barcelona I try to go to visit them when I can. In Feb 2008 we ate calçots, visited some tapas bars, toured with a local guide and celebrated carnival.

Dried fruits at the Boqueria

One of the top things on my list was to visit the Boqueria market which I did. Why don't we have something so wonderful in Madrid? I think I'll move to Barcelona for awhile just so I can cook with the goodies I saw at the market.

La Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia

The last time I had visited the Sagrada Familia was in 1995 so it was fun to see how much work has been done since then!

Enjoy my pictures, Not sure if the tips will be too helpful but hopefully it will whet your appetite for your own visit!

Last visit to Barcelona: Feb 2008
Intro Updated Feb 17, 2008
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Wine and tapas Restaurants (1)

I visted this tapas bar Feb 2008. Good service, nice wines by the glass, and a wide selection of tapas, traditional and... more travel advice

Pan tumaca Local Customs (1)

With your meal you will very likely be served you bread like this. "Pan tumaca" in Spanish or "Pa amb tomàquet" in... more travel advice

Hostel Hotels (1)

We stayed at this hostal since practically all the hotels were booked that weekend and its also really close to Sala... more travel advice

Sagrada Familia Things to Do (3)

Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece is a must see in Barcelona and something you will see wether you actually go there or... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
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Lorro May 19, 2007 at 5:10 AM

ilargitxo, you are right, Also Pan con tomate but that is maybe not as specific for describing the Catalan way of doing the garlic and tomato. And like it or not in Madrid and outside Spain they use "pan tumaca" in some restaurants.
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Paolo-Italy May 17, 2007 at 5:32 PM

A beer in bcn? ;)
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acemj Jan 3, 2006 at 8:02 PM

There's an escalator? ;-) Wasn't working when I was there!! Mmmmm. La Boqueria makes me hungry!
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jenniferchin Dec 16, 2005 at 2:10 AM

Hola ! Beautiful photos you have here :-)) Thank you for sharing ! I walked all the way up the hill to Parc Guell ... sooo tired .. next time, I take the escalator ;-)
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aaaarrgh Dec 9, 2005 at 5:55 PM

Nice tips!
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hojasdehierba Dec 8, 2005 at 9:44 AM

Bonitas fotos del Parque Güell! Saludos.