El Born
But Barcelona is much more; Y Barcelona in autumn is worth admiring : it is a city in constant evolution, both in restaurants and hotels and in fashion (every year there are more and more young designers and new brands created by themselves willing to embark on their dreams) ; It's a great little city full of dreams, and we couldn't love that more. And to enjoy all this in a single neighborhood you have to know (and recognize) The Born.
This neighborhood, as close to the beach as the Gothic Quarter, is a coming and going of neighbors and tourists and where the openings of restaurants, shops and businesses with a local flavor mark the day to day. mysterious streets, some brighter, others darker, the balconies full of flowers and decorations, the mixture of the old with the new , is the perfect neighborhood to lose yourself, without knowing where you are going and observing everything you find (at least for me it is one of the best plans for a Saturday).
El Born, here you will never get bored
You will find wonderful galleries, antique shops, the church of Saint Mary of the Sea -one of the most beautiful in Barcelona-, museums... even new designer shops, vintage shops, photography shops... and all kinds of restaurants. Start the route through Santa María del Mar and Plaza del Born, and stop at the shop window of the old mattress , current fashion store ** Pour Toi ** _(Passeig del Born 19) _ or get lost in the adjoining streets in search of treasures.
Church of Santa Maria del Mar
In Le Swing Vintage and Blow _(Bonaire, 6) _ you will find wonders at outlet prices and you will fall in love with flirty _(Bonaire, 5) _, but don't forget to go into the smallest stores to see the creations of the most dreamers . For photography lovers, a mandatory stop at Lomography Shop (Carrer d'en Rosic, 3).
TIME TO EAT
Yes. This is the critical hour, a real problem: the offer is great and delicious . We will classify the different possibilities by their type of food.
If you are looking for tapas: Bormuth _(Plaça Comercial, 1) _ is a good place, nice and cheap, and the atmosphere is second to none. A tip: if you go at dinner time GO EARLY.
Tapas have their home here
Vietnamese food : The Vietnamese _(Comerç, 17) _ very very authentic and one of my favorites in Barcelona.
Brunch: Picnic _(Carrer del Comerç, 1) _ is a mandatory stop and I declare myself in love with its Parma cup and Gruyère cheese bikini and her pancakes, which will make your mouth water.
perfect brunch
Crepes : ** Creps al Born ** _(Passeig del Born, 12) _ a timeless classic: fast and cheap. In addition, at night you will find the most delicious cocktails and an incredible atmosphere, who would have thought in such a small space!
** Vegan Food:** This is one of the most special places you can find in Barcelona : welcome to Espai Mescladís _(Carrer dels Carders, 35) _. The name itself says it all, it is a mix space (the space is not easy to find, to begin with, since it is behind a passageway that connects two streets, and the space, which is outdoors, is made up of books, pictures, shelves...) . A somewhat chaotic place whose disorder is beautiful. The restaurant simulates a library and, between its books and its chairs of different colors and its paintings and plants, you will immerse yourself in the wonderful smells of your vegan kitchen.
The best thing about Barcelona is letting yourself go through its streets
Japanese cuisine: In Barcelona, the offer of Japanese restaurants has been growing in the last three years, and in El Born you can find one of the chain's restaurants Ikibana _(Passeig de Picasso, 32) _, a Japanese with Brazilian fusion with a truly delicious lunch menu. Although it is also worth noting Nakashita _(Carrer del Rec Comtal, 15) _ and koy shunka _(a little further away, on calle Copons, 7) _ two of the best Japanese restaurants you'll find in the city, two classics, although not suitable for all budgets.
Ikibana
Finally, as a Mediterranean food restaurant and an incredibly unbeatable space: banana _(Carrer de la Fusina, 7) _ its decoration is simply incomparable. Arriving here is synonymous with energy and optimism: neon lights in the shape of palm trees, hanging chairs... it's all good vibes and above all good food.
El Born, perfect to spend a day of pleasure in pleasure
End the day losing yourself in the wonderful streets of El Born and let yourself fall into the temptation of a succulent dessert or snack. Head to the ice cream parlor Enjoy Latte _(Pla de Palau, 4) _ where you will find the best and richest city vegan ice cream d, made from rice milk and gluten-free. You can also find lemon sorbets and the famous matcha tea. Few ice cream parlors in Barcelona offer a less typical variety than fruit, vanilla and chocolate ice creams.