Hey everyone! Whatever your budget, we all appreciate getting something for nothing and the less you spend, the further you can go.
Which is why this one’s about things to do in Barcelona sin pagar, without spending a cent.
First up is Parc Guell. You’ve probably heard of it; it’s the park our man Gaudi designed and so is a bit like a big, free, open-air museum of some of his finest works. That’s up in the North of the city, and if you’re not in the mood for the walk, might cost you a bus ticket – but it’s well worth it.
Whilst you’re up there, you might also want to check out Parc de la crueta del coll. As parks go, it’s quite beautiful. As Barcelona parks go, it’s average. However, during the Summer months, the artificial lake becomes a public swimming pool so get your speedos on!
Montjuic’s next. Home to several interesting attractions, and just off Plaza Espanya. It’s said to have the largest Medieval Jewish cemetery in all of Europe. Just behind are the sprawling botanical gardens. There’s also an old military fort and watchtower, which back in the day was used to defend the city from the sea. Googling ‘Montjuic’, it should come up with all sorts of stuff about a magic fountain – and it’s true! Well, I don’t mean the magic bit, but there is a huge fountain which several nights a week (9pm) puts on a spectacular display for the public with lights, music, the works.
Just next to the fountain, you’ll also find the Caixa Forum, an art gallery showing temporary exhibitions from photography, through painting to sculptures and ceramics. Only one of a few free galleries I’ve tracked down, you could also pay a visit to Casa Asia which offers photography exhibitions, orientated unsurprisingly around Asian culture. That’s on Avinguda Diagonal, one block from the intersection with Passeig de Gracia.
If you take a left off La Rambla (facing up towards Plaza Catalunya), you should find, among other things, Foment de les Arts i del Disseny on Carrer dels Angels which covers pretty much anything to do with art and design. Then there’s Sala Metronom, strictly contemporary art in the Ciutat Vella on Carrer Fusina.
Providing you’re here on a Saturday, the Port Vell Antique Fair is a fairly good idea. Every Saturday from 10am to 8pm between Maremagnum and the Columbus statue, old dusty stuff galore!
So there you go, travelling doesn’t always have to break the bank.
Enjoy your time in Barcelona!
Walking Planets!
Great Deal only this weekend!!!! The new walking tour company of Barcelona, Walking Planets is offering their inaugural tour for FREE!!!!! This new company works with official local guides, who will show you the neighborhoods of Barna as they really are, and promise to make you feel as a real barcelonés by the end of the walk :)
The FREE tour this weekend (15th and 16th of May ) will guide you through the Raval area. The tours meets 9:50 am at the Columbus Monument, at the port end of Las Ramblas. (the nearest metro stop is “Drassanes” on the green metro line L3). The tour takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
To participate in the walking tour, you will need to send them an e-mail at info(at)walkingplanets.com (include the names of the person, the date you would like to go on, and the name of your hostel where you are staying at)
To find out more about them and their other tours visit www.walkingplanets.com
Yes, it’s that time of the year again!!! :) The Bike Show BCN (Festa de la Bici i dels Patins de Barcelona) is on this coming weekend. Barcelona’s biggest bicycle show, which brings together the fans of this wonderful way of transportation.
Bike enthusiasts gather on the Parc del Fòrum on the 15th and 16th of May for 2 days. (The nearest metro stop is the El Maresme Fórum of the yello line L4, but of course the best way to get there is no a bicycle, for which there will be free parking spaces at the fair. ) The event is free and there are plenty of activities to attend, such as BMX Freestyling and Flatland show, Dirt Jumping, Freeride Woodpark, workshops and presentations on GPS, Trial, Electric Bikes, Skatebikes, and much much more. The programs are from 10 am until 8 pm on Saturday and from 10 am until 3 pm on Sunday.
Of course all the biggest brands of the industry will be there as well with their latest pedal powered inventions and accessories. Last year the show was attended by 30,000 visitors, who took part in the different activities. The biggest one being the 10 am Sunday people’s bike parade. This year the cyclist start from the crossing of carrer d’Aragó and carrer Balmes, the skaters from the intersection of Passeig the Gràcia and carrer Aragó. Both marches leave at 10 am on Sunday and will arrive at the expo later on.
All I know is that it will be a lot of fun to be there, especially with the great weather that is expected for this weekend.
Hope to see you there too :)
Marty Ungi, from Hungary, Be Hostels head receptionist.
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Mark, USA
The Sound hostel was a very nice hostel located in a great area almost 1 minute from Para.llel metro station. They have a community kitchen, lounge with three internet computers, wifi, a large TV. The rooms had security lockers with a nice key card system that keeps your belongings safe. [ + ]
26-06-2010Lucas, Australia
Nice hostel, stayed there for 3 nights. Close walking distance to La Rambla. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay! [ + ]