Is it happy hour yet?: Beautiful Barcelona

I have been fortunate enough to visit Barcelona twice in the past year, once for part of my 21st birthday present (thanks again Mama & sissy) and again for a friends birthday weekend. Both times were enchanting, it’s truly the most amazing city on earth. The city has tons to offer, here’s a few must-do’s. Think of it as your own personal Barcelona bucket list.

Visit the captivating works of Spains greatest architect Antoni Gaudí. Have your breath taken away at Gaudí’s final and unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Família. The most colourful and beautifully complex architecture in the form of a cathedral. Make sure you take the tower tour for views of the whole city. Enjoy a stroll in Park Güell and be amazed by the mosaic designs and gorgeous scenery. Don’t forget to stop by Casa Batlló, a house redesigned by Gaudí in 1904. They say the roof was made to look like the spine of a dragon, the general theme throughout is quite skeletal. Make sure you pick up an E-Guide to see how the house was furnished at the time.
Enjoy a glass of Pinot whilst you wait for the sun to set, and then experience a fountain show like no other at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. You’ll be amazed by the colours and excitement in the atmosphere.
Have a walk through Las Ramblas. A street market where you can expect performances, various foods and other little nick nacks. Stop by one of the ice cream stalls for a scoop of Hersheys (amazing!).
Explore the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic), where you’ll get lost in streets upon streets of shops, bars and restaurants. The deeper you venture into Barri Gòtic, the more interesting it becomes. It has lots of old architecture, including a gorgeous cathedral. Think vampy.
Spend your nights at the Olympic Port, where you will be spoilt for choice for bars and places to eat. Nearby is also a Pacha Nightclub and a huge casino.
If you want a touch of glam then head to the WET Bar in the W Hotel. Get your cocktail on whilst a DJ does his thing on a rooftop setup. Tres chic!

If you do try any of these things whilst visiting Barcelona, I'd love to know in the comments.

Happy touristing!