Barcelona: An authentic trip, no tourist traps

Walk everywhere, follow your curiosity, and find the Barcelona most tourists completely miss. Instead of walking the crowded Gothic Quarter, go to the village-like plazas of Gràcia and the industrial-cool streets of Poblenou. Get lost in there, and head into a local tapas restaurant for authentic food. When in Barcelona, go for local Catalonia, not Spanish, food. Have fideuà instead of paella. For deserts, try Crema Catalana or Basque Cheesecake as they are totally different from what we are used to. Step directly into the mind of an architectural visionary by visiting Antoni Gaudí's buildings where nature and religion collide. It is worth it to pay for a skip the line ticket to see the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Família. Other famous places to see are Park Güell, a paid entry park, or residences such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Casa Vicens. #travel #barcelona #spain #europe #localfood #authentic #travelguide