Barcelona in 4 days from Paris

Flight, 14:05–15:50

Fly Paris Beauvais to Barcelona

Ryanair FR3122, BVA 14:05 → BCN 15:50, direct, 1 h 45 min

Direct morning hop from Beauvais to Barcelona.

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.

Stay, 15:50–16:50

Casa Gràcia

Cozy quarters in a hip lodging with dining & a lively bar, plus a kitchen, a library & free Wi-Fi.

Four-star base in Gràcia with breakfast included, close to lively squares and bars.

• Breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Bar

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.

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Restaurant, 19:30–21:30

Brugarol Barcelona

Carrer de Salomó ben Adret, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Inventive small plates & a tasting menu. Low-lit, industrial-style bar offering creative tapas & a 9-dish tasting menu with wine pairings.

Low-lit industrial bar with creative tapas and a 9-dish tasting menu with wine pairings, a foodie highlight.

Bar, 22:00–23:45

Bobby's Free

Carrer de Pau Claris, 85, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona, Spain

Intimate stop for cocktails & gin. Elaborate cocktails & gin ‘n’ tonics in a low-lit, speakeasy-style bar with a barber-shop facade.

Speakeasy-style bar behind a barber-shop facade, known for elaborate cocktails and gin and tonics.

Café, 08:30–09:30

Ombú

Carrer d'Àvila, 51, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Top-rated neighborhood cafe for a relaxed coffee and pastry to start the day.

Sight, 10:00–12:00

La Pedrera - Casa Milà

Pg. de Gràcia, 92, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Gaudi masterpiece housing arts venue. Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.

Gaudí's quarry-like art nouveau masterpiece; don't miss the sculpted rooftop and the exhibitions.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 13:00–14:30

Cremat 11

Carrer de Cremat Gran i Xic, 11, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Hip, brick-lined spot for tapas & brunch. Cozy, industrial-style eatery with outdoor seating supplying cocktails, brunch & tapas.

Hip brick-lined spot for tapas and brunch with cocktails, a fun midday stop.

Sight, 15:00–16:00

Palau de la Música Catalana

C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Music recitals in bold art nouveau hall. Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

Art nouveau concert hall with an ornate facade and an opulent auditorium under a stained-glass dome.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 16:45–18:45

Fundació Joan Miró

Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Hilltop modern art museum honoring Miro. Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

Hilltop museum of Joan Miró's colorful modern art, with courtyards and terraces over the city.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 20:00–21:30

BODEGA OLIVA

Carrer del Vidre, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Highly rated bodega for an evening of Spanish dishes and wine.

Bar, 22:00–23:59

Ly Brothers Cocktail Bar

Carrer de Lancaster, 20, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Intimate top-rated cocktail bar, perfect for a late night out.

Café, 09:30–10:30

LITTLE FERN

Carrer de Pere IV, 168, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Hip venue for NZ-style brunch. Chic, low-key daytime eatery offering New Zealand–inspired brunch fare, including many vegan dishes.

Chic daytime spot for New Zealand-inspired brunch with many vegan dishes.

Sight, 11:15–12:15

Turó de les Tres Creus

Av. del Coll del Portell, 72I, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Dry-stone lookout point with 3 crosses. Skyline views from an observation point built of loose stones & topped by 3 landmark crosses.

Dry-stone lookout topped by three crosses, with sweeping skyline views.

Restaurant, 13:00–14:30

Fa Patxoca

Carrer dels Mercaders, 28, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Snug, buzzy bar/diner for tapas & mains. Typical tapas like patatas bravas, croquettes & tortilla, plus mains, in a compact, busy bar/eatery.

Snug, buzzy tapas bar; order patatas bravas, croquettes and tortilla.

Sight, 16:00–17:00

Telefèric de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Cable Car)

Avinguda Miramar, 30, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Cable car with panoramic city views. Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.

Cable car up to Montjuïc Castle with panoramic views over the city and port.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 17:15–17:45

Mirador de l'Alcalde

Ctra. de Montjuïc, 43, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Harbor views & a tiered cascade. Overlook within a garden, known for its tiered waterfalls, beer from a kiosk & views of the port.

Garden overlook with tiered waterfalls and harbor views at sunset.

Restaurant, 20:00–21:30

Vivo Tapas

Carrer del Rosselló, 255, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Stylish locale for tapas & cocktails. Elevated tapas & creative cocktails at an elaborate, art nouveau-style bar with sidewalk tables.

Elevated tapas and creative cocktails in an elaborate art nouveau-style bar.

Bar, 22:00–23:59

Aurora Cocktail Bar

Carrer d'Entença, 85-87, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

Lively cocktail bar with live music, karaoke and great cocktails for a big Saturday night.

• Bar games
• Great cocktails
• Karaoke
• Live music

Café, 09:30–10:30

Billy Brunch Headquarters

Carrer de Muntaner, 64, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

Laid-back cafe for light fare & coffee. Breakfast dishes, bowls, detox juices & coffee served in a low-key cafe with a garden terrace.

Laid-back cafe with a garden terrace serving breakfast dishes, bowls and coffee.

Sight, 11:00–12:00

Parc del Mirador del Poble-sec

Passeig de Montjuïc, 28, Sants-Montjuïc, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Mountaintop getaway with vast vistas. Tranquil park at the top of the mountain, offering manicured grounds & sweeping views of the city.

Tranquil hilltop park with manicured grounds and sweeping city views.

Restaurant, 13:00–14:30

LOKAL BAR

Carrer del Bruc, 118, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona, Spain

Quaint choice for tapas & sangria. Cozy, brick-lined hangout offering tapas, meat dishes, seafood & desserts, plus cocktails & sangria.

Cozy brick-lined spot for tapas, seafood and sangria, a fitting farewell meal.

Flight, 18:45–20:45

Fly Barcelona to Paris Beauvais

Ryanair FR3121, BCN 18:45 → BVA 20:45, direct, 2 h

Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct return flight to Paris Beauvais.

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.