18/05/18 – 21/05/18 Barcelona
We travelled to Camping Barcelona, which was pretty much the closest campsite to Barcelona that we could find. One of the benefits was that the 20 Euros a night included a free shuttle into Barcelona, which we took advantage of the following day.
Our neighbours were Austrian, and just could not get enough of Marley who they said reminded them of their late dog. They were very sweet, and super friendly.
The site itself was well organised and tight, but neat spaces. They gave a massive info. guide which Dan read incorrectly the first day and took us on a bike ride in the wrong direction to Mataro which was a bit scary, as it along a main road and didn’t cater for bikes. Unfortunately, there is a train track running along the edge of the coast and the mainland, which takes it beauty away.
That evening we ate at the site restaurant. Dan had lamb chops and was extremely disappointed by the tiny portion for 15 Euros, I was stuck with Pizza again as the waiter couldn’t be sure some of the other offerings weren’t entirely veggie even though on face value they appeared to be.
We took a day trip to Barcelona via the free shuttle. Embarrassingly Dan got our return ticket mixed up, and made a couple move out there seat before realising. We took Marley on the underground, which went well as apparently you’re meant to muzzle your dog (I don’t think so). We bought 10 x journeys for 8 euros which we shared between us. In the time were were there we ate a humungas tapas lunch (enough for 8 people) at Cervecería Canarias overlooking Plaça Reial, whilst watching the street performance in the sunshine. Well it was our first Spanish lunch out and it was beautiful – lots for veggies.
After lunch, we had a busy walk along Las Ramblas, and got to see Parc Guiel, La Sagrada Família and Casa Batllo. If you like Gaudi then I highly recommend seeing these sight. Iit’s my second time, and would go back again.
It was very busy with tourists as it was the weekend, and very hot, which Marley struggled with at times, so we were limited on how much we could do, as it would be unfair on him. We finished our day with a beer outside Hard Rock Cafe, while waiting for the bus.
On our 3rd day we realised we decided to ride the right way along the seafront, which to be honest, isn’t as safe as they describe. However, it was worth it for the ride along the seafront and being able to see the town Caldes d’Estrac. From there we entered Parc de Can Muntanyà and hiked up a hilltop garden, and got to see great views of the town and the Mediterranean sea. There was also a free Picasso inspired museum at the bottom, but it was a Sunday and it was of course closed.
We stayed an extra night at the campsite before moving on mainly because I had a full on cold (over a week now) and was feeling rough as nails. Dan had had a very loud smokers cough for weeks now, and neither of us have been sleeping well. Poor Dan, he doesn’t even smoke!!
