Barcelona & Costa Brava
Gaudí masterpieces, tapas crawls, and hidden Mediterranean coves.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia guided tour
La Sagrada Familia
Walk down Passeig de Gràcia (Casa Batlló & Casa Milà)
Passeig de Gràcia
Lunch at Cervecería Catalana (tapas)
Cervecería Catalana
Explore the Gothic Quarter and Cathedral
Barri Gòtic
Walk La Rambla down to the Port Vell waterfront
La Rambla
Dinner at El Born neighbourhood
El Born
Day 2
Barcelona
Park Güell morning visit (less crowds)
Park Güell
Explore Gràcia neighbourhood and squares
Gràcia
Lunch at La Boqueria market (fresh seafood)
La Boqueria Market
Barceloneta Beach and swim
Barceloneta Beach
Sunset at Bunkers del Carmel viewpoint
Bunkers del Carmel
Tapas crawl in Raval (Cal Pep, Bar Cañete)
El Raval
Day 3
Barcelona
Picasso Museum and El Born morning
Museu Picasso
Santa Caterina Market brunch
Mercat de Santa Caterina
Visit the Camp Nou stadium (FC Barcelona)
Camp Nou
Montjuïc Castle and cable car ride
Montjuïc Castle
Magic Fountain light show (if running)
Font Màgica
Dinner at Barceloneta seafood restaurant
Barceloneta
Day 4
Tossa de Mar
Drive to Tossa de Mar along the coast (1.5 hrs)
Tossa de Mar
Explore Vila Vella walled old town
Vila Vella
Swim at Platja Gran beach
Platja Gran
Lunch at a beachfront chiringuito
Tossa de Mar beach
Kayak to hidden coves along the coast
Costa Brava coves
Sunset from the castle viewpoint
Tossa de Mar castle
Dinner in the old town
Tossa de Mar
Day 5
Girona
Drive to Girona (40 min)
Girona
Walk the colourful houses on the Onyar River
Pont de les Peixateries Velles
Girona Cathedral and Game of Thrones locations
Girona Cathedral
Jewish Quarter (El Call) stroll
El Call
Lunch at Rocambolesc (gelato by a Michelin chef)
Rocambolesc
Arab Baths and city walls walk
Banys Àrabs
Drive back to Barcelona, farewell dinner
Barcelona
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