Barcelona Fast Guide – Culture, Style & Soul by the Sea
A curated 3–4 day hit list for design lovers, foodies, culture chasers and cool cats on a city break.
“Barcelona is a Mediterranean masterpiece where modernist architecture meets street art, tapas meet fine dining, and beach vibes meet rooftop bliss. It's not just Gaudí and sangria—this is where creativity, sport, and cosmopolitan life pulse 24/7.”
— Jürgen Salenbacher
Cost Snapshot:
Caña (Beer): €2.50–€3.50
Tapas Plate: €5–€9
Brunch: €12–20
Dinner Menu: €25–60
Need Help? What You Should Know:
Emergency Number:
Call 112 (free, multilingual) for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
Nearest Hospital (24/7 Emergency):
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Carrer de Villarroel, 170
+34 932 275 400
Central Police Station (Mossos d’Esquadra - Tourist Unit):
La Rambla, 43 (across from Liceu metro) / Open 24h
+34 932 903 000
Where to Eat & Drink.
What to See & Do.
Move & Recharge.
Creative Personal Brand Coaching
One-on-one coaching with Europe's personal brand whisperer
From €750/session to custom programs
MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Barcelona’s temple of contemporary and experimental art, housed in a Richard Meier-designed icon
€11 general admission · Free Saturdays after 4pm
Stand-Up Paddle
Paddleboarding lessons & rentals at Barceloneta Beach
€15/hour (rental) · €25–35 (group class)
Moco Museum Barcelona
A bold mix of Banksy, Basquiat, NFTs & digital art in a neoclassical palace
€17.95 online · Free for kids under 10
Wet Deck at W Barcelona
Iconic beachfront pool parties, cocktails & DJs at the W
From €20–30 per drink · Some events require RSVP or cover (€25–50)
The Garden at Hotel Mimosa
A secret lush patio in the heart of Eixample
Coffee or juice from €4 · Lunch menu from €25
