Barcelona

Efficient Aerobus (A1/A2) or taxi to Eixample base (30-45 minutes, €30-40 taxi). Drop bags at accommodation if ready.

Unmissable Gaudí anchor: explore the unfinished basilica's organic architecture, facades, and interior (book advance tickets; April hours 9:00-19:00).

15-minute walk along Carrer de Mallorca; bustling spot for authentic Catalan tapas like patatas bravas, bombas, and fideuà in lively Eixample setting.

Gaudí's whimsical modernist gem on Passeig de Gràcia (20-min metro L5 from Sagrada); immerse in bone-like facade, rooftop, and immersive exhibits (open till 21:00).

Steps from Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gràcia; multi-space venue for Catalan classics like suquet (fish stew) and arroz negro in elegant belle époque hall.

Gaudí's colorful mosaic park crowning Barcelona's hills (30-min bus 24 from Eixample); early entry for serene views, hypostyle room, and nature-infused architecture.

20-min downhill walk to Gràcia's Plaça del Sol; neighborhood favorite for hearty Catalan escudella stew and botifarra sausage in bohemian square vibe.

Final Gaudí highlight on Passeig de Gràcia (15-min metro L3); wavy stone facade, rooftop chimneys, and Pedrolo exhibit (open till 18:30).

15-min walk in Gaudí-designed building; refined Catalan tasting menu with canelones and suquet, tying architecture and cuisine themes.