It is so wonderful to visit Catalonia’s very own, Barcelona, a beautiful coastal city in Spain with so much to offer in culture, history, architecture that will leave your mouth watering, so say hello to the culinary delights that Spanish cuisine has to offer. This post is a detailed Barcelona three-day itinerary that will help you to plan your trip and get the maximum from your short visit to this beautiful Spanish city.

Day 1: Exploring the City Center

Begin your Barcelona experience by throwing yourself into the city’s centre. Your trip should start with a visit to a world famous building designed and built by a Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia. Admire rich ornamentation and speters of architecture of this under construction basilica.

Then is a walk to Park Güell – Another of Gaudi’s masterpieces that is a must visit. Take a walk in the park and observe the unusual tile work, architecture – and the view of Barcelona with its mountains.

Rambla is a pedestrian area with shops, cafes, and even people who perform on the street so get there to experience that. Visit one of the most beautiful markets in the world, where guests can taste local food and try the most delicious tapas.

Finish your day at the Barri Gotic, consisting of mishmash of narrow windy roads with medieval structures with beautiful piazzas. Visit the awe inspiring Barcelona Cathedral and learn more about the history of this magical Barri Gotic area.

Day 2: Picasso, Beaches and Montjuic

It will be the second day, it is recommended to start with a visit to the Picasso Museum. Take a tour around this famous artist and be amazed with the huge gallery of his creations.

Then move to Barceloneta Beach which is one of the best and most famous beaches in the city. Swim in the pristine sand on the coastline or even have seafood by the beach at any nearby restaurant.

After that, in the afternoon, you should take a cable car to Montjuïc Hill. Spend time at Montjuïc Castle to see or not see the city and the harbor as you desire. We additionally should not fail to mention the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, a show of water, light, and music.

Share your night with wonderful Barcelona and you can do it exploring streets and clubs after the sunset. Located in the Gothic Quarte, go for a walk in the modern bar and club area called El Born followed by some Spanish snacks and wine.

Day 3: Modernism, Park de la Ciutadella and Flamenco.

For your final day in this amazing city, discover the city’s Mod stems Architecture. Begin with a tour of Casa Batlló, which is one of Gaudi’s most remarkable works of art. Lovely pink façade, enjoy the fancy design and have a look at everything inside.

Head to the next stop on this modernist tour to Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera. Go on the rooftop terrace that has a view to the city center and discover such features of the building as sustainable technologies, green and smart solutions, means of making effective use of space used in the construction project.

Then walk around Park de la Ciutadella, it is a huge park located downtown. Have a barbecue, take a boat at hire or just walk around the lovely garden and fountains.

As much as possible, don’t lose the spirit of Spain, so it would be best to cap your vacation with some flamenco dancing. Watch one of the flamenco shows performed in several locations in Barcelona, and get amazed by the music, dance and entertaining stories.

Final Thoughts

What can be seen and done in Barcelona in three days is mind blowing. This will give you a good idea of what interesting places are in the city; however, there is definitely more to Lugano out there. Do not forget about the meal pauses, to taste the local delicacies and get acquainted with the rich atmosphere of this bright city. Enjoy your trip to Barcelona!