While not the first beverage that comes to mind when you think of this beachside city, tea rooms in Barcelona are more popular than ever. <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Furthermore, with blocks and boulevards lined with thousands of restaurants and bars, it can be a daunting task to choose! Take our advice and check out some of these can\u2019t-miss spots for a relaxing afternoon tea in Barcelona!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. Caelum<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tucked away in a hidden corner of the Gothic Quarter<\/a> is where you\u2019ll find Caelum<\/a>, one of the oldests spots for afternoon tea in Barcelona. In fact, it stands on the onetime site of ancient Roman baths, which you can still see remains of in the basement. It is both a tea room and an artisanal pastry shop, and offers sweets, jams and candies made by monks and nuns in monasteries and convents throughout Catalonia. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s tip<\/strong>: While all their pastries are absolutely delicious, their cheesecake is the true star.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n