Are you planning to go to Barcelona this Easter?
Don’t miss the best plans in Barcelona, spring gets the blood pumping!
For years, Easter Week has been a Catholic event based on the religious celebration of a series of processions scheduled daily during this week to commemorate Christ, where the brotherhoods take to the streets with a large spectacular figure of Christ or a Virgin attached to a passage from the Bible. Easter Week begins on Palm Sunday, when each godmother gives her goddaughter or godson a palm, a plant that usually grows in tropical climates. But nowadays things have changed and little by little Easter has become an ideal week to travel and disconnect from the routine.
Discover the best places to visit in spring in Barcelona
Barcelona hides magical and incredible corners that make the city a unique and special place. We recommend you to visit emblematic places, and that you can not miss, such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, but, going further, Barcelona offers many plans in charming places such as:
– Bunkers Turó de la Rovira:
This is a viewpoint that offers a 360º view of Barcelona. It is located at the top of the Turó de la Rovira, in the neighborhood of Carmel, and has a height of 262 meters. During the Spanish Civil War there was an anti-aircraft battery, but nowadays citizens and visitors enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and good vibes with the best skyline of Barcelona at their feet. We recommend you to bring something to eat with your friends, family or partner, it is a great place to enjoy Barcelona in peace and quiet.
– Montjuïc:
It’s one of the mountains of the city of Barcelona, 177 meters high, with good views of the city. It offers the possibility to visit places like the National Art Museum of Catalonia, the Botanical Garden and the Olympic Ring, in commemoration of the 1992 Olympic Games. We recommend you to have a picnic in one of its many parks, where you will enjoy the tranquility and beautiful nature.
– Poble Español:
Is a monumental enclosure, located in Montjuïc, where architecture, crafts, contemporary art and culture stand out in its streets, where you can stroll quietly enjoying the recreation of different places in Spain.
– Montjuïc Castle:
It was built in 1640 to resist the attack of the Castilian troops during the mutiny against Philip IV, and strategically located on the mountain of Montjuïc as a key place of surveillance. Today it can be visited every day and offers charming views of the city.
– Natural Park of Collserola:
This incredible mountain range with more than 8,000 hectares borders the city of Barcelona, offering a great variety of fauna and flora ideal to spend the day. It has different types of routes, for all tastes, from the quietest to the most adventurous. It is ideal for walkers and cyclists, who enjoy the best skyline of Barcelona while doing sport.
– Tibidabo Amusement Park:
It’s a classic, both for children and adults. With more than 120 years of history, it is part of the leisure and culture of Barcelona. It offers a unique experience with emblematic and new attractions, shows and a very complete gastronomic area.
– Barcelona Beach:
From the mountain we go to the sea, an ideal area for walking to see the best views of the sea of Barcelona. It is an area that offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants where you can have a drink and a good paella in front of the sea. If you dare, you can always end the day with a good swim!
Where to buy the best Mona’s Pascua
Following tradition, in Barcelona we celebrate Easter on the last Monday of Easter, which has its origin in the Christian religion to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. Nowadays, godfathers and godmothers give their godchildren the Mona, a cake characterized by chocolate figures with the most incredible shapes ever seen in the world of bakeries. Also, the Mona cannot miss its Easter egg, where chocolate is guaranteed.
Barcelona stands out for the great variety of pastry shops and the quality of its ingredients. Make a note of the best ones, you will not be disappointed:
– Escribà:
Located on the famous Ramblas, is one of the most emblematic bakeries in Catalonia, with a wide variety of unique cakes.
– Hofmann:
One of the most renowned pastry schools in Barcelona, and owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant. It stands out for its creativity and originality. This year 2023, the theme of Easter cakes is nature and animal life. Among them you can find chocolate figures in the shape of a rabbit, lion, koala, monkey and rhinoceros.
– L’Atelier Barcelona:
They love to recreate characters and places from emblematic movies. This year in the window you can find a giant Easter monkey from Hogwarts Legacy, Harry Potter’s castle.
Accommodation in Barcelona
And to organize your getaway to Barcelona, do not forget to look for a cheap accommodation in Barcelona, it is essential that it is located in a key place where you can access the most important monuments of Barcelona. Therefore, we suggest you take a look at our facilities, in Twentytú Hostel Barcelona you will spend a pleasant stay with all the necessary services, surrounded by other travelers from around the world eager to know the city. We are just a step away from the Torre Glòries, the Encants Market and close to the Sagrada Familia and the beach of Barcelona.
