Things you wouldn't normally do in Barcelona

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Alison Castaneda
 December 7, 2015

Some things people don't usually do in Barcelona...

1. Go to El Raval

El Raval is a culturally diverse neighborhood. It is very different than the rest of Barcelona and there are many things to see and places to eat in El Raval. Although this is an interesting neighborhood to visit, I would recommend not going by yourself at night.

Urban building framed by tall palm trees, laundry visible on balconies.

Large bronze cat sculpture on a tree-lined street in Barcelona, with people and buildings nearby.

The Cat of El Raval

Wall with red line art graffiti.

Urban street with colorful buildings and balconies, graffiti on one door.

2. La Barceloneta in November/December

Not many people would think to go to the beach once it gets cold, but this is the perfect time to watch the sunset with some friends and enjoy some snacks. This was probably one of my favorite moments in Barcelona, sitting with a friend, talking, and watching the sunset. During this time, there are also lots of people walking their dogs, running, or simply taking a stroll on the beach.

Sunset at Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona, with palm trees and distant buildings.

Sunset over Barceloneta Beach with a calm sea and palm-lined promenade.

Calm sea and sandy beach under a pastel sky.

3. Visiting the Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona (Monumental Bullring of Barcelona)

A lot of people don't know that there is an old bullring located in Barcelona that you can visit and that is also part of a small museum. This was one of the most interesting places I have been to. The museum has information about the history about this bullring and bullfighting in general in Barcelona.

Outside the Museo de Toro building in Barcelona.

Circular arena with red walls and tiered seating.

Panoramic view of an empty bullring with red barriers and blue seats under a clear sky.

Panoramic view of an empty bullring with red barriers and blue seats under a blue sky.

Barcelona outfit at Museo de Toros.

Mounted bull head with curved horns on a wall.

4. Visiting Camp Nou Museum

When people think about FC Barcelona, they think about going to a fútbol game. What some people don't know is that Camp Nou also has a museum about the history of FC Barcelona and its players. My favorite part of this museum was being able to go into the stadium and step onto the field where many famous players like Messi, Suarez, and Neymar have set foot on.

Trophy display in Camp Nou museum with multiple shelves illuminated.

FC Barcelona trophies

Barcelona jersey with Messi's name and number 10 displayed next to a signed soccer ball.

Messi's Jersey

Barcelona church interior with stained glass windows.

Small church inside the stadium

Barcelona Camp Nou logo on field, vibrant colors, stadium seats in background.

Camp Nou stadium empty, vibrant blue and red seats, green pitch.

Camp Nou

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Alison Castaneda

My name is Alison Castañeda and I'm a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.

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