Jamie Thingelstad

Mazie’s Barcelona Finale

• 9:00 AM: Informational session and Barcelona Finale Kickoff (BFK)
• STOP 1: AirBNB
• STOP 2: School (COACB Building)
• STOP 3: Boldú
  • Menu: Bolduman Praliné donut (Nutella for Tyler) or sandwich if you feel like it
• STOP 4: Arc de Triomf
• STOP 5: Parc de la Ciutadella
  • This is the largest centrally located park and used to be part of the old city as well.
  • Botanical gardens
  • Fountain -Optional stop 5.5: Quick visit to the beach (short walk from Ciutadella)
• STOP 6: EL Born Centre de Cultura
  • View the Roman ruins -STOP 7: El Born: Explore
  • Melocotón store
  • Mostaza store
  • Dr. Bloom store
• STOP 8: Barrio Gótico: Explore
  • Until the mid-1900s the entire city of Barcelona was crammed within these walls! Living conditions were horrific, life expectancy was low, hygiene was nonexistent; there was physically not enough room for the growing population to live and exist. Nowadays this is tourism centre.
• STOP 9: La Basílica
  • We can go in and take a look around, or not!
  • Optional stop 9.5: Spend a little time at Placa Catalunya
• STOP 10: University Botanical Gardens
• STOP 11: Learnlife
  • Maybe it looks different in the daylight…
  • Optional stop 11.25: If anybody wants a real lunch, you can try an Empanada Pollastre from Forn de l’Eixample.
• STOP 11.5: Casa Batlló
  • This is one of Gaudí’s most iconic houses, located on the iconic La Rambla (also right off the pedestrian street) in the center of the city! It boasts an incredible street-facing facade but is supposedly unique and captivating from the inside as well. Assuming everyone would like to, we will be getting tickets to go inside and see it all.
• STOP 12: 99 Cheesecake
  • Menu: Base flavor= el clásico. Toppings= Kinder Bueno, Lotus, or Ferrero Rocher sauce. Optional toppings= Lacasitos (m&ms) or Katifi (Dubai chocolate)
• STOP 13: Pedestrian street
  • This is my favorite street to stroll down. It is so quiet and peaceful, and I may be partly making this up but it seems like many locals flock here for their commute. We will get to soak the street in on the walk to our next stop!
• STOP 14: El Desván Bakery
  • Menu: Recommended: Lemon Pie cookie. But honestly choose whichever flavor looks best!
  • Recommendation: These cookies are large and you have just enjoyed cheesecake. We are probably best off sharing or saving for later.
  • Optional Stop 14.5: Parc Joan Miró
  • Gigantic, pretty park complete with lots of palm trees and a biblioteca!

Detour (45 minute walk, or 25 minute metro)

• STOP 15: Grácia: Explore
  • This is another one of my favorite areas of the city. Although gentrification is creeping in, locals still say it retains an incredibly distinct feel from the rest of the city. People from Grácia are proud to say there are from here. It is very obvious when you enter and leave the area, and I think it is one of the most charming and interesting areas of the whole city!
• STOP 16: Padam
  • My favorite store I have discovered here.

Return from Detour (45 minute walk, 15 minute metro)

• STOP 17: La Alcobita (Dinner)
  • Menu: Tapas. Patatas Bravas, avocado salad, pan con tomate, jamón Iberico

(45 minute walk, 25 minute metro)

• 9:00 PM: STOP 18: Air BNB
  • Congrats! You made it and have now experienced Barcelona through Mazie’s eyes :) Certificate of completion to come. Satisfaction of the day already arrived.
  • There’s always the Kinder Bueno churro

(Pack and get to bed)

99 Cheesecake is one of Mazie’s absolutely favorite spots in Barcelona. We have to agree! Her favorite is Lotus Crème, Kinder Bueno Blanc Crème, Kataifi.

Fun stop exploring Gaudi House.

Gelato break.

Cathedral of Barcelona.

Barcelona street scene.

Market in El Born.