This blog post was originally posted on December 1, 2o14 and was updated on September 4, 2017. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for food lovers!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you’re the type to splurge on Michelin stars or simply enjoy a good, home cooked meal, there’s foodie fun for everyone in the Catalan capital. You could easily spend your whole trip exploring Barcelona’s incredible gastronomy! Here are seven things to do in Barcelona for foodies. Every cuisine fiend should have these on their to-do (or rather, to-eat) list!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. Visit Barcelona’s best markets<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the beautiful Boqueria Market<\/a>\u00a0(La Rambla, 91<\/em>) or prefer to stay well off the beaten path, Barcelona is home to some of the best food markets in the world<\/a>. Most Barcelona markets are housed in beautiful structures, from the gorgeous iron sided Mercat Sant Antoni<\/a> (Calle del Conde de Urgell, 1<\/em>), to\u00a0the small but charming\u00a0Mercat la Concepci\u00f3<\/a> (Carrer d’Arag\u00f3, 313-317<\/em>). More modern options include\u00a0Mercat Santa Caterina<\/a>\u00a0(Avenida de Francesc Camb\u00f3,<\/em> 16)\u00a0and Mercat de la Barceloneta<\/a> (Pla\u00e7a Poeta Bosca, 1<\/em>). These markets each have their own charm and specialties, and visiting them is undoubtedly one of our favorite things to do in Barcelona for foodies. Can’t wait to see inside\u2014take a walk around with our co-founder Lauren Alouise and experience it in all its beauty!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Dine at a Michelin star<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Barcelona is home to some of the best Michelin star restaurants in the world.\u00a0Whether or not you trust this famous publication for your dining needs, one thing is for sure: food in Barcelona is taken to the next level at these fine establishments. One of our favorites is the elegant ABaC Restaurant<\/a> at the ABaC Hotel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For a full list of the current Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona visit: Barcelona Michelin Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Sample Catalan cuisine<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you come to Barcelona looking for tapas and sangria, think again. While both are on offer in our wonderful city, neither are typical foods from the region. Locals have a whole lot more that deserves your attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let’s start with a drink! Cava or vermouth? Are you a fan of cured meats? Try some sweet and delicious fuet<\/em>, a cured Catalan sausage. If you want a quick bite, try a botifarra<\/em> sandwich, or a coca<\/em> topped with sweet or savory delights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tired of churros and chocolate? Sample an ensaimada<\/em> (Mallorcan in origin, but enjoyed in Catalonia) dipped in your chocolate next time. And instead of a big platter of paella (which is also quite delicious when from the right place) try a fideu\u00e0<\/span><\/em><\/a>, a similar dish made with short noodles called fideos<\/em>. And ask for the homemade alioli<\/em>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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