Lucky me will be getting to spend a day in Barcelona in early October. I was wondering if any of you have some 'must see' tips from a photography point of view? Are any of you from Barcelona, or spent time in Barcelona with your cameras? Having never been there I will obviously read up in the guide books beforehand, but maybe some of you can share info on your favourite photography spots? I will only have a few hours, so won't have time to venture out of the city centre. Thanks in advance.
Oh exciting. My specialist subject! I have familly there and have been so many times. My must see list:
01) La Rambles for street photography extreme
02) Segarda Famillia - must go inside and see the ceiling in the main hall and up the lift for views from the top
03) Guelle Park is a great spot for a view of the city and the park itself
04) There is a cool place called pabol espanyol. It is a little village with loads of buildings in the style of different spanish cities
@brav Thanks for that Richard - all sounds great. I will start planning with my map based on your advice. I particularly like the sound of no 4. Brilliant!
I agree that park guelle is a great place. Please keep a tight hold of your camera and bag near the ramblas though. There are a lot of very clever pick pockets in Barcelona as I found out last time I went.
My favorite city! Richard's list is spot on, and anything Gaudi is just spectacular. Casa Battlo has some amazing opportunity for inside photos particularly on a sunny day.
@fueast Thanks for the reminder Alison. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience there. Such a bummer to experience these things on a trip that you set out to enjoy. I will keep a tight grip on everything.
@happysnap Hi Linda! The kids and I spent three days in Barcelona in spring, loved it. Got lots of advice about pickpockets and used a cross-body-strap for my camera to keep it safe. If you only have a few hours I would definitely recommend Parc Guell for the amazing Gaudi architecture and views over the city from the top. The Sagrada Familia is beyond amazing but the queues were over 2 hours long.. we went back early morning and understand you can book a ticket online which must be better than spending half your day queueing! The open-top bus tour takes you past the road with all the beautiful Gaudi houses (Casa Battla, Casa Mila etc) and up past the Sagrada Familia to Parc Guell,. From there we did the Nou Camp tour. @Anazad was there the week before me and got some super shots, her 'visit' starts at http://365project.org/anazad511/365/2013-05-22
My Spanish shots started at http://365project.org/filsie65/365/2013-05-26.
Enjoy your holiday - take lots of shots, be aware of thieves but don't let them spoil your enjoyment :)
you're only there for a day?? Personally i think you'll struggle with just too many options! I'd recommend that whatever you decide to do, get an early start (well as early as spanish ppl start lol)
You want to try to avoid as many lines as possible and make the most of that day! I think there's a cool little market on Las Ramblas that's really good as well
@toast Yeah, sadly just one day, but better than nothing. You are right of course, there is only so much you can fit in in a few hours. But by doing my research in advance I hope to at least get an impression of the place and I am sure I will go back another time again. Thanks for the reference to the market, I will look it up.
The market Weng referred to is La Boqueria and, yes, it would be a must stop if you can get a walk down Las Ramblas in late afternoon. The way the produce is displayed throughout the market is mesmerizing.
@toast@rellimdj Thanks a lot guys! I now know where I will be eating as well! Sounds wonderful. Great to get a schedule properly planned so that I really can make the most of my day there.
Re timing - do you happen to know if the market is open all day - or does it start up after Siesta?
i'm sure it'll be open both morning and afternoon. Probably best ask the hotel you're staying at - there's a chance that its gotten used to tourism and may be open during siesta too..
@happysnap I'm not sure about La Boqueria, but if it is as other spanish markets, it should be open at first hour in the morning. Maybe in the evening (i.e: after Siesta) it's even closed: after all, it's a market of fresh products.
And don't fall into the trap and order a Paella ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paella). In most touristic spots (even in my city, where the Paella is the typical dish) it's not really very good: best case scenario, you eat a not too bad rice dish but it's not really a Paella...
@rafesmar Thanks a lot Rafa! Wonderful information. What a shame I only have 1 day! But Barcelona has been on my list for a long time so I am treating this as a taster. I have heard so many great things about this wonderful city. My 12 year old will be visiting the football stadium with his Dad - the highlight of his year! Leaves me free with my camera :-)
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01) La Rambles for street photography extreme
02) Segarda Famillia - must go inside and see the ceiling in the main hall and up the lift for views from the top
03) Guelle Park is a great spot for a view of the city and the park itself
04) There is a cool place called pabol espanyol. It is a little village with loads of buildings in the style of different spanish cities
Just to start with!
@Anazad was there the week before me and got some super shots, her 'visit' starts at http://365project.org/anazad511/365/2013-05-22
My Spanish shots started at http://365project.org/filsie65/365/2013-05-26.
Enjoy your holiday - take lots of shots, be aware of thieves but don't let them spoil your enjoyment :)
You want to try to avoid as many lines as possible and make the most of that day! I think there's a cool little market on Las Ramblas that's really good as well
I can recommend -
Cerveceria Catalana
Carrer de Mallorca, 236
08008 Barcelona, Spain
+34 932 16 03 68
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d782944-Reviews-Cerveceria_Catalana-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
Re timing - do you happen to know if the market is open all day - or does it start up after Siesta?
Regarding foods and tapas, you have to eat "Pa amb tomàquet" ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pa_amb_tom%C3%A0quet), especially if it is "amb pernil", that is, with ham ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam%C3%B3n)
And don't fall into the trap and order a Paella ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paella). In most touristic spots (even in my city, where the Paella is the typical dish) it's not really very good: best case scenario, you eat a not too bad rice dish but it's not really a Paella...
And enjoy your visit: Barcelona is a very beautiful city. I'd include in the must see list:
- Parc Güell
- Las Ramblas
- Santa María del Mar ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_del_Mar,_Barcelona), maybe less known than the Cathedral o the Sagrada Familia, but really beautiful
- Barri Gòtic ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_G%C3%B2tic), the old medieval quarter in the center of the city