How to make the most of a weekend in Barcelona
Are you planning a trip to Barcelona? This is of interest to you! Barcelona is a destination full of life, culture and a multitude of experiences that will fascinate you. Therefore, when your stay in the city is only a few days, it is essential to maximize every moment and make sure you don't miss anything important.
In this article, we will show you the 5 best tips to make the most of your weekend in this city. Read on!
- Find out about transportation options
Decide on the means of transportation you are going to use: train, subway, bus, cab and even rent a bicycle, electric scooter or motorcycle.
To get around Barcelona, it is ideal to use public transport as your main means of transportation. Opting for public transport will not only allow you to move easily around places of interest, but will also help you save time and contribute to environmental sustainability. We recommend you consult the public transport website TMB where you can find out about schedules and frequencies, buy tickets and evaluate the price of all the available passes.
In addition, something very important in your trip is the location of the apartment where you you stay.
It is crucial to find an apartment with a good location that allows you to be connected to both the city center and the airport. A perfect area is our apartments in Barcelona, located very close to the famous Spotify Camp Nou and the metro stations "Collblanc" or "Enrest Lluch" with direct connections to El Prat Airport, Sants train station, the city center, Barcelona beach, etc.
This advice is very important, as you will avoid wasting time on transportation that will be subtracted from your leisure time, and in a few days, you will be able to get to know much more!
- Plan your days in detail
A very important thing to do to make the most of a short trip is to do an exhaustive Internet search of the exhaustive Internet search of the site: read blogs, watch videoblogs, search on social networks, visit forums, buy paper guides...Read blogs, watch video blogs, search on social networks, visit forums, buy paper guides... Without a doubt, good planning is essential.
Barcelona is a destination that is bursting with life and offers a wide variety of experiences for all tastes, there is so much to discover and enjoy! But don't worry, at Barcelona Touch Apartments we want to help you and keep you updated on what's happening in Barcelona and events of interest that you won't want to miss.
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- Check schedules and make reservations
Knowing Barcelona's timetables will help you save a lot of time: meal times, opening hours of stores, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets, opening hours of places of interest, peak hours of public transport...
- There are monuments that you can't miss (such as the visit to the Sagrada Familia or the Barça Museum), book your appointment online in advance. This way you will avoid unnecessary waiting.
- Once you have planned the activities and route for each day, look for a restaurant in the area and make your reservation to avoid unforeseen events. In Spain, the usual lunch time is from 14:00h to 15:00h and dinner from 21:00h to 22:00h. And keep in mind that many restaurants may be closed on Sundays or Mondays!
- If you decide to prepare lunch or dinner in the apartment, keep in mind that many supermarkets are closed on Sundays, as well as many stores and malls. Consider this when shopping or buying souvenirs.
- Forget about luggage
When it comes to a short weekend trip, time is precious, and having to carry your bags while exploring the city limits you in terms of mobility and enjoyment of your free time.
Visiting Barcelona comfortably is not possible if you have to carry your bags before check-in and after check-out at your accommodation, as this will greatly limit your time during your first and last hours in the city.
Especially for express getaways, we highly recommend the service of LUGGitservice, as they give you the peace of mind of knowing that your your luggage is safe and protected while you make the most of every minute in Barcelona.
LUGGit is a service of luggage pick-up, storage and delivery service that will allow you to make the most of your experience in Barcelona without having to carry your luggage. They pick them up and deliver them when and where you want (in the center, at the airport, the station or, in short, anywhere in Barcelona), so you can enjoy Barcelona without stress!
In addition, by booking with the discount code "BCNTOUCH" you will be able to enjoy a 10% discount. You won't have to carry your bags while waiting for your check-in or after your check-out, LUGGit will take care of that for you!
- Get up early and avoid rush hour
If you want to make the most of the day MADRUGA, you will avoid queues, you will be able to see the place you visit without crowds of people, you will save time... and at night you will go to bed with a feeling of having squeezed the day to the maximum.
During peak hours, you may encounter times when there are crowds or queues at some tourist sites. Don't let stressful situations ruin your mood or your trip, opt to keep a positive outlook and use this time to enjoy the atmosphere.
However, if you prefer to avoid the crowds, we recommend that you consider visiting Barcelona during the low season, outside of the summer period. Although the city is wonderful all year round, traveling in low season has its advantages. The atmosphere is more relaxed, the streets and tourist attractions are less crowded and you can enjoy a more authentic and peaceful experience!