BARCELONA WITH KID: A weekend in Barcelona with a child

Flight

We selected the Flight + lodge package deal: 38,993 rubles.

Flight: S7 direct

Along with S7, Iberia, Vueling, Ural Airways, Aeroflot and lots of different airways fly to Barcelona. On the airplane, the kid was given a youngsters's journal with coloring pages. Lunch on board – bun, chocolate bar, pate, fruit jelly, boiled greens or rooster cutlet with rice. Drinks as common: juices, tea, espresso. It's sufficient for a brief flight.

Instruments

On our flight, baggage was paid, so we restricted ourselves to hand baggage (10 kg, as much as 55x40x20 cm). For a few days in Barcelona, ​​we took just a few issues with us that match completely right into a small suitcase. We additionally had the Babyzen YoYo stroller with us: it folds simply and goes like hand baggage. With a purpose to discover a place on your stroller within the carry-on baggage compartment, it's higher to be among the many first to enter the airplane.

Lodge

 

Eric Vökel Bcn Suites

Why flats and never a lodge?

  1. Balconies
  2. Loads of house to run and play
  3. There's a kitchen and all home equipment

Why this specific house?

  1. Matches within the funds
  2. Spacious – as a lot as 55 sq.m
  3. Quiet sleeping space
  4. Close to 2 metro stations: Sagrada Familia and Verdaguer, simple to get across the metropolis
  5. Quiet sleeping space
  6. Strolling distance to Sagrada Familia
  7. 2 open balconies
  8. Kitchen, dishwasher, washer, iron, secure Wi-Fi with good velocity

Getting across the metropolis

Within the low season it's comfy to maneuver across the metropolis: there are only a few vacationers.
We traveled primarily by metro, buses and on foot. There are lifts within the metro, so it is vitally handy to make use of a stroller. Buses run on schedule (all the time used google maps). Taxis had been used solely as soon as.

Renting a motorbike with a baby seat: an excellent alternative to shortly see town and recharge with an excellent temper.

Connection

The SIM card was purchased on the airport. Vodafone 2Gb price 20 euros.

The place to take a stroll

Barceloneta Seaside

 

Barceloneta is essentially the most well-known seaside in Barcelona. The best option to get there may be by metro on the yellow line. Strolling from town will take about 20 minutes. Alongside your entire seaside there's a promenade, alongside which it is vitally nice to stroll with a view of the ocean. Within the low season, the ocean in Barcelona is cool, however the little one can play sufficient within the sand on the seaside.

Park Guell

 

The well-known park, created by Antoni Gaudi, seems to be extra like a fairyland. Weird homes, colourful turrets, lawns and flower beds take you straight into the fairy story about Alice in Wonderland. Youngsters will love the well-known mosaics, stay music from avenue musicians and parrots hovering overhead. And oldsters can chill out trying on the lush greenery, palm bushes and having fun with the view of town.

Worth: 7 euros

Boulevard La Ramblas

 

Pedestrian avenue within the middle of Barcelona that leads from town middle on to the port. This boulevard is named the soul of Barcelona – from morning till late at night time life is in full swing right here: avenue distributors promote flowers and sweets, locals dine on open terraces of eating places, and musicians play widespread melodies. Right here you'll be able to really feel the true Barcelona!

sacred Household

 

The well-known cathedral has been beneath building for 120 years. You may take a look at the monumental construction for hours, strolling round with a glass of espresso, or go inside and admire the stained glass home windows, big columns and sculptures. Subsequent to the cathedral there's a sq. with a playground, the place the kid can be completely satisfied to spend half an hour or an hour.

Location: Carrer de Mallorca, 401

Mount Montjuic

 

Montjuïc is house to a few of Barcelona's finest museums, Olympic venues constructed for the 1992 Video games, and loads of parks to walk via with gorgeous views of town. Within the night, magic singing fountains activate on the : streams of water shining with all colours fly into the air to the well-known melodies. A sight!

Worth:
Funicular Barceloneta – Montjuïc: 4.10 euros with the acquisition of an entrance ticket to the park, 7.70 euros with out the acquisition of an entrance ticket

Park Parc de la Ciutadella

 

Very stunning inexperienced park with fountains and statues. In heat climate, you'll be able to hire a ship and swim within the water, in chilly climate – look right into a greenhouse with tropical crops. There are benches all over the place within the park, and geese and swans stroll from garden to garden between them. Parc de la Ciutadella is a good place to chill out in the midst of a sunny .

Location: Passeig de Picasso, 21
Worth: Free

The place to go

La Boqueria Market

 

Maybe one of the crucial well-known markets on the planet is the Boqueria market in Barcelona. Mountains of vegatables and fruits, from which colourful smoothies, cheeses and jamon of all types, sweets and meals courts with nationwide delicacies, run by smiling noisy Spaniards, are ready proper right here. Folks go to the Boqueria marketplace for coloration and joyful fidgeting temper. And the kids right here can be delighted with the multi-colored counters and type sellers who try to deal with the little ones with one thing tasty.

Location: La Rambla, 91

Norma Comics Comedian Retailer

 

Norma Comics is without doubt one of the largest comedian e book shops in Europe. It will likely be extremely fascinating for school-age youngsters (and adults, too!). The 2-story 700 sq. meter retailer is split into three sections: European comics, American and manga. There are departments for youngsters's comics, literature, illustrated books, items and souvenirs, and even a separate space devoted to Tintin – the primary character of the Tintin Adventures comedian sequence.

Location: Passeig Sant Joan, 9
Web site: www.normacomics.com

Escriba Patisserie

 

Escriba has been making among the finest sweets on the town since 1906. Right here you'll be able to style Catalan desserts, sweets within the type of varied animals and luxuriate in a cup of espresso.

Location: Rambla de les Flors 83

Oceanarium Aquàrium de Barcelona

 

Barcelona Aquarium is the biggest aquarium in Europe. Greater than 11 thousand sea creatures stay right here. The primary function of the oceanarium is the 80-meter lengthy underwater tunnel. A stroll via the tunnel will take you to a wonderful underwater kingdom, the place unique fish of tropical colours, big toothy sharks and humorous stingrays swim round. Often, youngsters love the aquarium a lot that they merely refuse to go away.

Location: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell
Worth:
youngsters 3-Four years previous – 7 euros, youngsters 5-10 years previous – 15 euros, adults (from 11 years previous) – 20 euros.
diving with sharks – 300 euros

Chocolate Museum

The Chocolate Museum in Barcelona is each child's dream. Right here he can be advised and proven the historical past of chocolate, the previous methods of constructing it and handled to chocolate delicacies in a espresso store. Chocolate is all over the place right here, from the admission ticket within the type of a bar of chocolate to large statues and figures of fairy-tale characters.

Где находится: Carrer del Comerç, 36
Worth: youngsters as much as 7 years previous are free, adults – 6 euros.

Tibidabo amusement park

 

Tibidabo is the oldest amusement park in Spain. It's situated on a mountain at an altitude of 512 meters, so there are solely two methods to get right here: by tram after which by funicular, or by a particular shuttle Tibi Bus, which often departs from Plaza Catalunya. The points of interest within the park – curler coasters, Ferris wheels and carousels – will amuse not solely youngsters, but additionally mother and father. The one limitation is that the park is open solely on weekends through the low season.
Adults on the mountain can be to see the magnificent Temple of the Sacred Coronary heart, which appears to soar straight up. The most effective view of the entire of Barcelona is from Mount Tibidabo.

Location: Plaça Tibidabo, 3-4
Worth:

  • a technique tram trip – Three euros
  • two-way funicular trip – 7.5 euros
  • go to to the statement deck – 5.60 euros
  • full-day admission to the park: adults and kids over 1 m 20 cm – 28.20 euros, youngsters from 90 cm to 1 m 20 cm – 10 euros.

Barcelona zoo

 

The zoo is situated nearly within the metropolis middle, within the Parc de la Ciutadella. The zoo may be very cozy: a baby can see stay lions, tigers, gorillas, fur seals and different wild animals right here – there are greater than 2 thousand of them! There may be additionally an actual farm on the territory of the zoo, the place youngsters can feed and play with rabbits, goats, sheep, horses and even hamsters.

Location: Parc de la Ciutadella
Worth:
Grownup ticket – 19.00 euros
Youngsters as much as 12 years previous – 11.40 euros

Верёвочный парк City Forest

The Rope Park is right enjoyable for older youngsters. Bosc Urbà is designed like a panda park: there are tracks of three issue ranges on which it's a must to overcome varied obstacles. Every little one is mounted with a dependable harness, so a fall is excluded right here. The park is roofed with a roof, which lets you have enjoyable right here even on a wet day.

Location: Parc del Discussion board
Worth:
orange monitor – 11 euros, pink or blue monitor – 17 euros, ticket for all tracks – 24 euros

Meals in Barcelona

 

Barcelona is a coastal metropolis, so nearly all eateries right here serve scrumptious seafood. And likewise paella and tortilla – the very Spanish nationwide dishes which can be undoubtedly price making an attempt in Barcelona!

My Approach

An important place for a leisurely lunch or household dinner. A assorted menu, scrumptious meats and desserts, in addition to nationwide Spanish delicacies.

Location: Carrer de les Heures 4-10

Teoric Gastronomic Tavern

An important place to expertise Catalan delicacies. Scrumptious ravioli, uncommon tapas and uncommon varieties of seafood are ready right here. The elegant presentation and never too excessive costs appeal to locals who respect the service and the honest environment.

Location: Carrer de Bailen, 117

TODAY Officina Gelato Gusto Italiano

 

What child would refuse ice cream? All lovers of this magical delicacy ought to undoubtedly go to OGGI gelateria. There are ice lotions in all potential flavors and colours, in addition to plant-based milk choices for vegans and allergy victims.

Location: Carrer Comtal 15

Favourite Casa Amatller

Faborit Casa Amatller will certainly attraction to all adherents of a wholesome way of life. Right here you'll find an enormous number of fruit and vegetable smoothies, wholesome salads and soups, gluten-free pastries and different wholesome goodies.

Location: Paseo De Gracia, 41

blavis

Uncommon variations of Mediterranean delicacies, a big number of glorious wines and an unimaginable intimate environment make this restaurant stand out on the gastronomic map of Barcelona. This restaurant has solely 16 seats, so it's higher to e book a desk prematurely. It is price it, consider me!

Location: Carrer Saragossa, 85

Viana

One of the crucial widespread eating places in Barcelona. Vacationers and locals alike come right here for scrumptious sangria, desserts and essential programs. Guide your desk prematurely to make sure you get inside.

Location: Carrer del Vidre, 7

Bodega Biarritz 1881

This restaurant focuses on conventional Spanish tapas. Right here you'll be able to style candy, salty, massive, small, meat and vegetarian tapas for all tastes. What you want, after an extended stroll alongside the Ramblas – the restaurant is situated in one of many neighboring streets.

Location: Calle Vidre, 8

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