Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
Credit: Rafael Vargas
Fonda España
Credit: Jorge Franganillo
around the city on three separate lines. Just be sure to make one of
your tram rides to La Barceloneta, where the city’s long sandy beach
awaits, but be careful, the Mediterranean Sea here is often cold, even
in the summer. After a dip in the water, stretch out on a beach chair or
towel and soak up the sun, or rent an umbrella to find shade. For more
sweat than tan, join a game of beach volleyball.
Later, hop off the bus at Barcelona Shopping Line, one of Europe’s
largest retail areas. The miles of boulevard completely devoted to retail
therapy are made all the more elegant by the buildings themselves,
many of which are architectural gems. Other good shopping areas
are in Old Town and El Born Barrio, wonderful places to wander and
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window shop. To up the hip in your wardrobe game, aim for shops like
Pinza’t, Lydia Delgado, Boo, Trait Store, and Coquette.
The art extends from the boutique display windows to the art galleries,
too. Barcelona is home to many world-class museums. Among the
city’s best are the Picasso Museum, Joan Miró Foundation, and
European Museum of Modern Art. To explore the history of the city’s
sea-bound history, head for the Maritime Museum.
No matter which of Barcelona’s diverse and exciting elements strike
your fancy, by the time you depart this incredible city, you’re likely to
be plotting a way to return — and perhaps never leave.
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