Spend a Day in Barcelona: Casual Itinerary

Spend a Day in Barcelona: Casual Itinerary, Barcelona, Spain

So I’ve been to Barcelona a couple of times now, but have only spent a day or two there at a time. That was just enough time to get a feel of the city and I can tell you, I loved the vibe there! In this post, I gather a list of things to do, along with plant-based food spots for a day in Barcelona, based on my experience!

Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonian territory of Spain and is a Mediterranean seaside cosmopolis. There are plenty of architectural delights to drink in here, including the famous works of Antoni Gaudi - la Sagrada Familia being one of the most famous sights in Europe.

The first time I visited Barcelona was actually on our way to Perpignan in Southern France, where we stayed at Studio Vert. The second time around, I spent a full day here before heading to a retreat in Sitges, Spain.

The Barcelona international airport (BCN) is most likely your arrival/departure point from abroad. It’s located by the seaside, just outside of town. You can get to the city centre within 30-40 minutes using public transport.

The airport itself is pretty huge and I remember walking kilometres just to exit it on arrival. I once spent hours in the departure terminals waiting for my flight and decided to explore for vegan options to eat around. Here’s what I found: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: Spend a Day in Barcelona: Casual Itinerary
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nandita Rajan
Read it on Author's Website: https://veganhaventravel.com/day-in-barcelona/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • la Sagrada Familia
  • Plaça de la Universitat
  • University of Barcelona
  • Plaça de Catalunya
  • Plaça de Gaudí
  • Barcelona Cathedral
  • Jaume I
  • Temple of Augustus
  • Barcelona History Museum
  • Parc Güell
  • Veggie Garden
  • Velada

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