Category Archives for Things to do

A 3 Day Itinerary of places to see in Barcelona

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide, Written By a Local

November 4, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide, Written By a Local You’ve got your airline tickets. Your Pinterest boards are loaded with “things to do in Barcelona”. Next up: planning!

Barcelona: 2 Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

September 23, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Curvaceous Gaudí buildings, narrow Roman streets, and infinite views of a gridded city. That’s just scratching the surface, my friends. The truth is this: Barcelona is massive. And it’s overpacked

100+ Things to do in Barcelona with Kids

100+ THINGS TO DO IN BARCELONA WITH KIDS Wondering what to do in Barcelona with kids? You’re in luck! Kids in Barcelona are welcome almost anywhere, transportation with them is easy, and there’s

Guide to Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona

May 2, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

Once upon a time, in a faraway land in Barcelona…there was a majestic palace that stood on a mountain. On top of the palace was a man. He stood tall – with his arms wide open. Nearby, you could

Inside the Sagrada Familia: Tips for Your Visit

February 27, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

Inside the Sagrada Familia: Tips for Your Visit Back in the day, it was easy to walk inside the Sagrada Familia church and buy your ticket. Today – no more. Now you have to snake through lines and

Barcelona, things to see: La Boqueria of colorful fruits, meants

How to Spend 4 Days in Barcelona

February 1, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

How to Spend 4 days in Barcelona If you can spend as long as 4 days in Barcelona, you can bask in the city’s perpetual sunny weather, Catalan food delights, and balmy seaside. But Barcelona is more

The Caganer, Another Catalan Christmas Crapper

December 4, 2018
/ Culture Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

We’re in a poopy mess here these holidays. Here’s a curious Catalan Christmas tradition that has to do with the act of defecation (other than the caga tió). And that’s the caganer, the

Things to do in Barcelona at Christmas: Magical Christmas activities

Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2018

December 3, 2018
/ Christmas Family + Kids
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

Bon Nadal, Bones Festes! Every December I tell myself, “I want the full Christmas experience in Barcelona!” I want to get in the holiday mood, indulge myself in the festivities, feel that special

11 Fun Christmas Activities for Kids in Barcelona

November 27, 2018
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

You’re in Barcelona, and you want Christmas. And that warm, toasty feeling of seeing your kids giggle when they get candy from the Catalan Christmas log, the tió de nadal. Or when they squeal when

The 20 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

November 19, 2018
/ Beyond BCN Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

So many Barcelona day trips, so little coffee. While Barcelona is a traveler’s dream, the surrounding area of Catalonia is extraordinary. If you’re visiting the Catalan capital, I highly recommend

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Well hello there, stranger. Your presence fills my soul with joy like warm puppies cuddling me on a winter’s day. My name’s Justine, and I’ve been living in Barcelona since 2008: eating burnt onions (calçots) and tripping on cobblestones in El Born. Next Catalan culture challenge: top level of a human castle (castellers). If you want to say hi, send me an email at justine@latitudefortyone.com. Peace out!

Let’s be friends.