Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Panoramic Views
Temple del Sagrat Cor
It's worth the trip to the top of Tibidabo for this mesmerising lookout.
Transbordador Aeri
An old-fashioned cable car (with modern cables) affording sublime views
from its dangling trajectory.
Torre d'Alta Mar
Serves up classic seafood dishes amid eagle's-nest views overlooking the
waterfront.
Castell de Montjuïc
One of many great spots on Montjuïc to gaze upon city and sea.
Mirablau
Well-known Mirablau, at the foot of Tibidabo, has magnificent views out over the
city.
Staying out Late
Moog
A small, fun and relatively attitude-free downtown club that's a great spot for dancing.
Ocaña
Perfectly positioned on scenic Plaça Reial, with a wildly designed interior and two
stylish drinking dens below.
Opium Mar
A perennial club favourite for its seaside location, open-air deck and its thumping
dance floor.
Harlem Jazz Club
Hear live eclectic sounds till late in the morning at this old-shool Gòtic
gem.
La Confitería
A fin-de-siècle mural-covered bar that was once a confectioner's shop.
Marula Cafè
A small, eclectic, dance-loving space in the Barri Gòtic with a serious penchant
for funk and soul.
El Paraigua
Head to the brick-vaulted chambers underground for free late-night music on
weekends.
Barcelona Pipa Club
Always a lively place to stop in for a late-night libation in the Barri Gòtic.
Fashion
La Manual Alpargatera
The birthplace of espadrilles, and the world's best place to get a pair
of the iconic Catalan rope-soled canvas shoes.
L'Arca
A treasure chest of high-end vintage clothes dating back to the 1920s.
L'Illa Diagonal
One of the top shopping malls for designer fashions; there's also an amazing
food court on the lower level.
