Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PRACTICAL TIP
MAR I MUNTANYA SEA AND MOUNTAIN
The quickest way from the beach to the mountain is via the
Transbordador Aeri
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
www.telefericodebarcelona.com
;
Av de Miramar, Jardins de Miramar; one way/return
€11/16.50; 11am-7pm; 50 & 153)
, the cable car that runs between Torre de Sant Se-
bastiá in La Barceloneta and the Miramar stop on Montjuïc (from mid-June to mid-
September only). From Estació Parc Montjuïc, the Telefèric de Montjuïc cable car car-
ries you to the Castell de Montjuïc via the Mirador (a lookout point).
Sant Antoni
ICE CREAM
ORXATERIA SIRVENT
€1.70; 10am-midnight; Paral·lel)
Barcelonins'
favourite source of
orxata/horchata
(tiger-nut drink) since 1926, this busy loc-
ale serves up the best you'll try without having to catch the train down to this drink's spiritu-
al home, Valencia. You can get it by the glass or take it away. This place also purveys ice
cream,
granissat
(iced fruit crush) and
turrón
(nougat).
TAPAS
BODEGA 1900
€4.60; 1-10.30pm Tue-Sat; Sant Antoni)
The latest venture from the world-famous Adrià brothers, Bodega 1900 mimics an old-
school tapas bar (and calls itself a '
vermutería
', though it only stocks Martini), but this is no
ordinary spit-and-sawdust joint serving
patatas bravas
and tortilla. Witness, for example,
the
mollete de calamars,
probably the best squid sandwich in the world, hot from the pan
and served with chipotle mayonnaise, kim chi and lemon zest; or the 'spherified' false olives.
CAFE
FEDERAL
8am-11pm Mon-Thu, 8am-1am Fri, 9am-1am Sat, 9am-5.30pm Sun; Sant Antoni)
On a stretch that now teems with cafes, Australian-run Federal was the trailbazer, with its
breezy chic and superb brunches. Later in the day there is healthy, tasty cooking from veg-
