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Paella. Jamon Iberico. Tortilla Española. Calamari. We love the food in Spain! Here’s our selection of 7 foodie secrets that can be found across Barcelona. Go try out their delicious dishes! 

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We love this taberna! Llamber is a gastronomic spot that mixes traditional Asturian cuisine with fine dining. The food is fresh and locally produced. Their incredible wine list has 30 different wines by the glass. Yum!
Neighbourhood: Born

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Bicnic is a trendy spot that was established by a team from a restaurant called Betlem. The modern restaurant is divided into two sections –  fast and slow. Fast serves more simple dishes, for instance, tuna ceviche. On the slow side, we recommend getting comfy and enjoying a long meal.
Neighbourhood: Eixample

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Polleria Fontana is a tapas bar located in Gracia, one of our favourite Barcelona neighbourhoods! Nil Ros opened this eatery in honour of his grandparents, who staffed poultry between 1937 and 1997. To this date they use the recipes of Nil’s grandmother, putting on traditional Catalan dishes.
Neighbourhood: Gracia

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As the name suggests, this is heaven for Tiramisu lovers. This stylish coffee shop with its own bakery in Gracia offers a cosy and welcoming vibe. Their focaccias and dishes are filled with nutrients. They also have vegan and gluten-free options on their menu. Gracia is a perfect place to skip the busy tourist crowds, it’s an artsy district filled with history and culture on every corner. 
Neighbourhood: Gracia

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7 Portes is one of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona. The interior is elegant 19th-century style and seven doors open into the same amount of dining salons. At 7 Portes you’ll enjoy regional dishes and a daily paella!
Neighbourhood: Barceloneta

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Can Vilaró serves classic and authentic dishes, you can almost imagine a local grandmother making it for you (yes, we admit it, there may be a bit of pattern here – we just love our grandmother’s food so seek out places that remind us of it!). The friendly staff will make you feel like you’re having a cosy dinner at home!
Neighbourhood: El Raval

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Spanish food is super tasty, but so is food from other countries! Poké Maoli is Barcelona’s first takeaway Poke place. These fresh and healthy Poké bowls originally come from Hawaii. You can make your own bowl and select your preferred fresh fish and fresh veggies. Perfect for a takeaway lunch / dinner on the beach, as Poke Maoli is right by Barceloneta’s beach.
Neighbourhood: Barceloneta

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Barcelona is in the top 10 street art destinations worldwide. While there are hundreds of pieces to discover and admire, we have put together a list that consists of 6 of our favourite street artists and street art pieces that you can find in Barcelona. For more, play any of our Barcelona games and discover wicked art!

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You’ll find these curious cans all around Barcelona, just lift your head up and start hunting for the recycled beer cans and the messages painted on them. The artist is still a mystery since they have kept their identity a secret. Or could it be two people working together, who knows? The messages are always in Spanish and they are usually optimistic and romantic. 
Neighbourhoods: Raval, Gracia & Barceloneta

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El Raval, heaven for the street art fanatic. This open-air art gallery its known also for its outstanding architecture. You’ll find art done by multiple artists from world-famous to lesser-known creators, who want to showcase their own unique styles. This neighbourhood is totally worth a visit if you’re into urban art! 
Neighbourhood: El Raval

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El Pez is a world-famous street artist from Barcelona. He’s been decorating the streets of Barcelona since 1999 and today his recognisable fish characters can be found globally, from London to Bogota and beyond. Enjoy spotting his art on your city adventure!
Neighbourhood: El Poblenou

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H101 is a globally known graffiti artist. He began decorating outdoor urban spaces with political pieces in 2002 and now dedicates his art to less controversial pieces for the past 10 years. His work is easily recognisable by its mix of psychedelic and tribal forms along with abstract shapes. Would you like to uncover more wicked street art? Play our Barcelona old city game!
Neighbourhood: El Born/El Gotic

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La Carbonería is an abandoned coal factory in the Eixample district and it is packed with history. The building used to be one of the most famous squats in the city, but in 2014 the police evicted the residents. The building was scheduled to be demolished. Luckily for us, the city council reconsidered and re-categorised it as being of historic and artistic interest. Nowadays, the huge painting of a hot air balloon on its facade has led it to become one of the most photographed murals in Barcelona!
Neighbourhood: Eixample

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This beautiful piece is our personal favourite in Barcelona. This wall is located in the most historic neighbourhood of Barcelona…. It’s definitely worth a visit to admire the outstanding blend of old and new.
Neighbourhood: El Gotic

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Barcelona is a city with something for everyone, but did you know there’s more to Barceloneta than beaches, more to the old part of town than La Rambla and more to Gaudi than Parque Guell? Each neighbourhood has something new to explore. Check out 10 of our favourite hidden gems in the city. For more, play any of our Barcelona discovery games.

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This oldest marketplace in the city, located in Ciudad Vieja (enter from La Rambla), has more than 300 stalls! You’ll be impressed with the smells and the colours of the produce you can get there. Make sure to get some fresh fruits here to take on your adventure in Barcelona.
Neighbourhood: Ciudad Vieja

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That’s right, follow a trail or riddles on your phone to find hidden gems and unlock local stories. Check out all city discovery games in Barcelona. One of them may lead you to Plaza San Felipe Neri, a true local secret right in the centre of the old part of Barcelona! The square has a magical atmosphere and could be the backdrop for any ‘romantic walk scene’ in a movie. On the square you’ll see an old church (that still bears damage of the Civil War) and a beautiful fountain… You’ll feel far away from the city’s business on this little square.
Neighbourhood: Gothic Quarter

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One of our favourite cocktail spots, Elephanta is located in Gracia. The bar is known for its Gin & Tonics and they serve a whopping 40 different varieties, fusing together perfect combinations of flavours. If it’s not quite Gin o’clock just yet, don’t hesitate to try their teas and cake!
Neighbourhood: Gracia

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Nearby Montjuic Mountain, you’ll find Jardines de Mossèn Costa i Llobera. What makes this place so special is the impressive variety of beautiful cacti. Generally, people tend to connect cacti with extremely hot deserted locations, but Barcelona has one of the most beautiful botanical reserves for these spiky plants. Go check it out!
Neighbourhood: El Poble-sec

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One of the best views of Barcelona… at least that’s how we feel about it! Former wartime bunkers are located on the foothills that surround the city. They’re a popular hangout place for locals around sunset and you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the city.
Neighbourhood: Carmel

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Sore feet after walking around exploring all day? The Green Spa is a perfect place to relax. Here, they concentrate on helping you reconnect with your physical and emotional selves. They offer a great massages (we’ve sampled them and are fans now!) and other body treatments. Highly recommended before heading to the Barceloneta beach. 
Neighbourhood: Barceloneta

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It’s pretty easy to spot Gaudi’s work around the streets of Barcelona, but here’s one you may well have missed. Found north of the city centre, Casa Vicens is one of Gaudi’s lesser-known, and sometimes even forgotten, designs. It’s one of the artist’s originals and it dates back to the late 19th century. Beautiful and innovative, this design is definitely worth seeing! If you want to find out more about Barcelona’s street art, read our blog post on it here. 
Neighbourhood: Gracia

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You’ve probably heard of Manu Chao, the musician… El Bar Mariachi is actually owned by him and it’s located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. It can be challenging to find but it’s worth searching for it! It’s a small, colourful and unique – and has a quirky atmosphere. It’s a popular spot among Barcelona’s musicians. If you are lucky, maybe you can even see a live performance of Manu Chao there.
Neighbourhood: Gothic Quarter

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We love games, so it may not be a surprise that this garden made our list! This historical garden is located in the Horta-Guinard district. It’s the oldest conserved garden in the city, with a neoclassical style and a hint of Italian influence. In reality, as the name suggests, it’s a complex maze! At the entrance, you’ll pass a marble Ariadne and Theseus, and… if you make it to the centre you’ll find a statue of Eros. Enjoy!
Neighbourhood: Montbau

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If you are looking for something completely different on your city trip, Hospital del Tórax is a must see. This spooky, and said to be haunted, abandoned hospital is located in Terrassa. They used to treat people with respiratory illnesses here until 1997. After the closure, people have wandered around the empty halls and claim to see ghosts….
Neighbourhood: Tarrasa

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