Don’t Sleep on Spain! From the magical architecture to the yummiest eats to superb shopping, my family and I relished our time in Barcelona. Planning a trip here? Here are some MUST-SEE spots I personally recommend from our fleeting experience.
🧑🏽💻TRAVEL AGENCY:
Mena Travel (They handled all of the below tours, reservations and transportation. Ask for Eddie Mena)
🏨 WHERE TO STAY:
Edition Barcelona
Majestic Hotel
🥘 WHERE TO EAT:
Bar Cañete 💯
Bota Fumeiro
Ikoya Izakaya (for your sushi 🍣 fix)
Mercat de Santa Caterina food market
⛪️ WHAT TO SEE:
Sagrada Família church
The Gothic Quarters (Major Harry Potter vibes)
Park Güell (Picture real-life gingerbread houses like above)
Casa Batlló & Casa Mila by Gaudí
Picasso Museum
Soccer is religion here so the boys caught a match at Camp Nou stadium
💳WHERE TO MELT THE AMEX:
Zara (Cheap AF for us Americans)
Mango
Bershka
Loewe
Kiko Milano (Love Italian makeup)
El Corte Inglés mall
The omnipresent pharmacies (Scoop up some no-prescription-necessary Retin-A)
Paseo de Gracia (this famous Avenue boasts Prada, Dior, Gucci, LV, Sandro, Bash, Chanel, Hermès, Maje & more designer brands)
*You MUST bring your physical passport to the stores for the VAT tax refund*
Que vive España!
