{"id":9574,"date":"2019-11-25T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=9574"},"modified":"2023-05-26T16:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T16:26:17","slug":"solo-travel-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Travel in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Solo travel is one of the most rewarding ways to experience a social city like Barcelona. That means if you&#8217;re getting ready to head to the Catalan capital on your own, you&#8217;re in for a treat!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Solo travel in Barcelona means interacting with local culture and traditions in a deeper way. And that&#8217;s not to mention all the allure that the city already has to offer: modernist architecture, fabulous food, and a to-die-for shopping scene. Read on to learn more about where to stay, what to do and how to meet other travelers and locals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10698\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10698\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A man standing in a small inner courtyard of a historic stone building\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-in-barcelona-gothic-quarter-1-330x220.jpeg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Traveling solo in Barcelona means that you might be able to have cool hidden corners of the city all to yourself!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67687a6b60212\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67687a6b60212\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona_as_a_Solo_Traveler\" title=\"Where to Stay in Barcelona as a Solo Traveler\">Where to Stay in Barcelona as a Solo Traveler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Safety_Tips_for_Solo_Female_Travelers_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Barcelona\">Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Things_to_Do_as_a_Solo_Traveler_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Things to Do as a Solo Traveler in Barcelona\">Things to Do as a Solo Traveler in Barcelona<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Head_to_the_Park\" title=\"Head to the Park\">Head to the Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Explore_a_Museum\" title=\"Explore a Museum\">Explore a Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Hit_the_Beach\" title=\"Hit the Beach\">Hit the Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#See_a_Live_Show\" title=\"See a Live Show\">See a Live Show<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-barcelona\/#Dining_Solo_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Dining Solo in Barcelona\">Dining Solo in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona_as_a_Solo_Traveler\"><\/span><strong>Where to Stay in Barcelona as a Solo Traveler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As with any city, choosing the right home base in Barcelona can go a long way in making your trip easier and more efficient. This means picking both a neighborhood and accommodations that will make you feel at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Consider basing yourself outside of the city center in an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood like Poblenou, Sants or Gracia. Doing so has two major advantages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll be more immersed in local life. This can be tough when you&#8217;re traveling with others who may be dead-set on staying in the heart of the city. Plus, you won&#8217;t be contributing to the overcrowding in the city center, thus practicing <a href=\"\/blog\/responsible-travel-in-barcelona\/\">responsible tourism in Barcelona<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As far as what type of accommodation to stay in, be careful when it comes to Airbnb. Not that it&#8217;s unsafe, but rather because many listings on the site aren&#8217;t exactly legal. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.barcelona.cat\/habitatgesturistics\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">this handy tool<\/a> from the city government of Barcelona to see if yours is legit, or consider staying at a locally-owned boutique hotel instead. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelbrummell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Hotel Brummell<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magatzem128.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Magatzem 128<\/a> are two of our favorites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hostels are another excellent choice for solo travelers. The atmosphere here is more social than at traditional hotels, so if you&#8217;d like to connect with other globetrotters, a hostel is a great option. (Not to mention you&#8217;ll save some money, too). We&#8217;re big fans of the beautiful rooms and friendly service at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casagraciabcn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Casa Gracia<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_31359\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-31359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A terrace in the Gracia neighborhood\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7344630304_530c46f12f_o-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Gracia is a great neighborhood for solo travelers\u2014you get to immerse yourself in local life much more than in the city center. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oh-barcelona\/\">Oh-Barcelona<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Tips_for_Solo_Female_Travelers_in_Barcelona\"><\/span><strong>Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Barcelona<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona is a safe city, for the most part. Use the same common sense that you would in any other major urban area. But if you&#8217;re a solo female traveler in Barcelona, these tips will help make your trip go off without a hitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Pickpocketing is not uncommon in Barcelona. Use a purse with a cross-body strap that requires some effort to open, such as a flap that closes over a zipper. The harder it is for someone to cut the strap of your bag or slip a hand into it, the better.<\/li>\r\n<li>Likewise, keep your bag on your lap when out at a restaurant or cafe. Don&#8217;t hang it on the back of your chair where someone can make off with it. Keep an eye on your phone and wallet at all times, and don&#8217;t leave them on top of the table when you&#8217;re not using them.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you need to stop and figure out where you&#8217;re going, step out of the way. Pull up a map on your phone, rather than whipping out a map or guidebook in the middle of the street. Doing so will immediately mark you as a tourist.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_22852\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22852\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"small wooden table at casual outdoor terrace restaurante in florence, italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gabriella-clare-marino-unsplash-eating-outdoors-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Make sure to stay aware of bags, phones, and cameras when dining solo in Barcelona. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/A7XeRLtL-ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabriella Clare Marino<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do_as_a_Solo_Traveler_in_Barcelona\"><\/span><strong>Things to Do as a Solo Traveler in Barcelona<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_to_the_Park\"><\/span>Head to the Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Parks are perfect for solo travelers no matter where you are in the world, and Barcelona is no different. The obvious choice here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.de\/en\/barcelona-parc-ciutadella.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Parc de la Ciutadella<\/a>, where you can listen to talented local musicians, go for a jog or sit back and people-watch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_28482\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1717px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-28482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"People standing next to the cascada monumental in\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paul-berthelon-bravo-xnDDcQ7q1nE-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">One of our favorite things to do for solo travel in Spain is to people watch at a place like Barcelona&#8217;s Parc de la Ciutadella. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/xnDDcQ7q1nE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Berthelon Bravo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_a_Museum\"><\/span>Explore a Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are countless <a href=\"\/blog\/best-museums-in-barcelona\/\">museums in Barcelona<\/a> that appeal to all kinds of interests. And as a solo traveler, you&#8217;ve got it made. You can spend as much time as you want appreciating the exhibits and displays without having to hurry along for someone else&#8217;s sake. This is also the perfect opportunity to join a guided tour and meet other curious travelers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_28085\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-28085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Dark interior of arches interspesed with light at Gaudi's Casa Mil\u00e0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27189821987_4045b3dc1b_k-flickr-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">One of our favorite ways to beat the heat when visiting Barcelona in August is to explore one of the city&#8217;s world-class museums or cultural centers, such as the shady interior of Casa Mil\u00e0. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/143850343@N06\/27189821987\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soomness<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_Beach\"><\/span>Hit the Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona boasts kilometer after kilometer of stunning shoreline, but not all its beaches are created equal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to solo travel in Barcelona, the beaches outside the city center are a better bet. These tend to be more relaxed and populated by locals rather than tourists. As a result, it&#8217;s safer to leave your stuff unattended while you swim or go for a run. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sant+Sebasti%C3%A0\/@41.3714727,2.1871604,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a3a8dd90a90b:0x18fe30c6000dc20f!8m2!3d41.3702733!4d2.1890903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sant Sebasti\u00e0<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Platja+del+Bogatell\/@41.3955774,2.2024477,15.85z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x12a4a3a8dd90a90b:0x18fe30c6000dc20f!2sSant+Sebasti%C3%A0!3b1!8m2!3d41.3702733!4d2.1890903!3m4!1s0x12a4a36c90e6b389:0x330262fc0634f2c4!8m2!3d41.3943728!4d2.2070101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Bogatell<\/a> are both lovely options for a beach day when you&#8217;re flying solo.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figcaption>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_28485\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28485\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Birdseye view of Bogatell Beach half sand half sea\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/linus-ekenstam-uY5aSzcuEHg-unsplash-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Escape the crowds at a lesser-known beach just outside of Barcelona like Bogatell. Photo credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/uY5aSzcuEHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Linus Ekenstam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_Live_Show\"><\/span>See a Live Show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A live performance can be a great way to ease yourself into doing things on your own. After all, everyone is sitting quietly watching the show, so there&#8217;s no pressure to make conversation, and you won&#8217;t feel weird about winging it while solo. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palaumusica.cat\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/a> is famous for drawing world-renowned musicians, and the breathtaking modernist interior alone makes it worth a visit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_Solo_in_Barcelona\"><\/span><strong>Dining Solo in Barcelona<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For many people, the trickiest part about solo travel in Barcelona comes at mealtimes. In a culture famous for social meals and long conversations around the table, navigating a meal along can seem challenging at first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, <a href=\"\/blog\/eating-alone-barcelona\/\">eating alone in Barcelona<\/a> doesn&#8217;t have to be intimidating. Here are some tips to make things easier while dining solo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_31357\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-31357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pinchos in a Bar in Girona\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-eDu0pbME1tc-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Sitting at the bar is a great option when you\u2019re dining alone: it\u2019s easier to chat with the people nearby, and you won\u2019t feel as \u201con-display\u201d as you might at a table. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anniespratt\">Annie Spratt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Head to a restaurant that serves a <em>men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em> for lunch. These multi-course meal deals are popular among local workers on their lunch break, many of whom stop by on their own. Not only is there a chance that you won&#8217;t be the only solo diner, but the meal itself offers great bang for your buck.<\/li>\r\n<li>Grab a seat at the bar when possible. Catalan and Spanish people are both friendly and social. It&#8217;s likely that someone will strike up a conversation\u2014whether that be a fellow diner or the bartender.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re not feeling up to chatting with anyone, bring a book to read as you enjoy your meal.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food markets are a perfect choice for solo travelers. 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