DK Travel : Barcelona

With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Glaciar

Occupying a prime corner of Plaça Reial, this atmospheric café-bar brings in all types. Grab a spot on the terrace with a front-row view of the plaça activities.
Golf

The Costa Brava is one of Europe’s top golf destinations; the best courses are around Platja d’Aro.
Gothic Point

Amazing hostel, great prices! Basically dorm rooms with curtains round each bunk. Decent sized lockers, clean, cool place with cool people, definately recommended
Gothic Point Youth Hostel

This bright, well-run, central hostel has dorm rooms sleeping 8 to 16. Breakfast is included in the price, and there’s free 24-hour internet access. There is air-conditioning in all rooms.
Govinda

This soothing eatery offers vegetarian Indian main dishes and delec-table desserts, but no alcohol.
Gràcia

Old bookstores, family-run botigues de comestibles (grocery stores) and bohemian shops selling Indian clothing and accessories cluster along Carrer Astúries (and its side streets) and along Travessera de Gràcia. A string of contemporary clothing and shoe shops also lines Gran de Gràcia.
Gran Hotel Barcino

This well-maintained hotel has a bright lobby with large windows – perfect for people-watching. Rooms are tastefully decorated in soft shades of grey and light-toned wood; the top rooms have partial views of the old town.
Gran Teatre del Liceu

Phoenix-like, the Liceu has risen from the ashes of two devastating fires since its inauguration in 1847. Now one of the greatest opera houses in Europe, it has an innovative programme and is famed for performances by home-grown talent, including one of the “three tenors” José Carreras, as well as Montserrat Caballé.
Granissat

Slake your thirst with a cool granissat , a crushed-ice drink, usually lemon flavoured.
Granja Dulcinea

The xocolateries and granjes along Carrer Petritxol (Granja Dulcinea) have been satiating sugar cravings for decades. Among them is this old-fashioned café with todie-for delights, from xurros amb xocolata to strawberries and whipped cream. In the summer, orxates and granissats are on the menu.

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