🇪🇸 Barcelona 4D3N Itinerary (Ultimate Guide)

Our near-perfect Spain-Portugal trip may have ended over a month ago, but the memories still linger. Here’s our Barcelona itinerary—curated for both nostalgia and your future travels! ✨ Day 1: Arrival + Leisurely Exploration Flight: Shanghai Pudong → Doha → Barcelona (arrived at 3 PM, aka midnight in China—hello, jet lag!). 📍 La Boqueria Market: Must-try 5J Iberian ham and fresh seafood. 📍 Columbus Monument: A quick stop along La Rambla (metro: Liceu). ✨ Day 2: Gaudí Pilgrimage 📍 Casa Milà: Book tickets early! Their gift shop has the best fridge magnets (I spent €1,000—no regrets). 📍 Casa Batlló: A kaleidoscope of colors. 📍 Sagrada Família: Book for 3 PM—the light through stained glass is divine. 📍 Kiss Wall: Quirky photo op. 📍 Barcelona Cathedral: Sneak into the slanted alley for the best photo angle (see pic!). 🍽️ Food Recs: Philosopheat: Solid brunch near Casa Milà. Sartoria Panatieri: World’s #3 pizza (reserve via Google Maps!). Joncake: Gooey Basque cheesecake in Gothic Quarter (watch your bags in line!). Nomad Coffee: Order the cortado. Mar i Terra Rambla: Reliable Catalan dishes. ✨ Day 3: More Gaudí + Sunset Magic 📍 Park Güell: Book tickets and study the map—it’s a maze! 📍 Casa Vicens: Gaudí’s early gem (often overlooked). 📍 Bunkers del Carmel: Taxi to the bunkers, then hike up for sunset views over the city + sea + Sagrada Família. 🍽️ Food Recs: Lapapa: Another brunch winner. Botafumeiro: Celebrity hotspot (Messi! Jay Chou!). Reserve ahead for their fresh seafood platter. ✨ Day 4: Art & Farewell 📍 Picasso Museum: Free after 7 PM (but book slots!). Compact but impactful (2–3 hrs). 🍽️ Billy Brunch: Huge portions—though by now, we craved Chinese food. 🚘 Transport Tips: Taxi: Use Bolt (discounts for first rides). Metro: T-casual 10-ride card (€12.15, works on buses too). Barcelona is a city drenched in light, shaped by curves, and impossible to forget. It earns every bit of its hype. #BeyondChecklists #SlowTravel #BarcelonaDiaries