My Summer of the siesta was amazing! Not only did I immerse myself in Barcelona’s culture, I immersed my taste buds in some sensational Spanish cuisine.
Sangria and paella.. I just had to go full tourist!
I browsed the famous La Boqueria Markets and found fresh oysters. I decided to try my very first oyster with a slice of lemon. It tasted like I got dumped by a massive, salty wave! Later that night, I decided to go for a walk to cure my food coma from the markets. Amazingly, I stumbled upon an impromptu swing dance class in the middle of the street!
The next day I went on a guided tour of the city. As I was walking along I noticed an intoxicating smell. Our tour group shared my curiousity in wanting to find out what the amazing smell was. We followed the smell through alleyways and stumbled through side streets until we turned a corner to find charcoal chicken! This authentic street food tasted like heaven, especially as I was eating copious amounts of tapas and Spanish wine every day. It was a nice change!
-By Jen Antipodean.
June 28, 2018 at 4:00 am
OMG you had me at Sangria! If i see it on a menu i just have to have one…it’s never a mistake. Looks like you found some awesome food options (which in Spain is the thing to do right?! )
June 28, 2018 at 8:38 am
Love that you got to experience this! I move to Barcelona soon and I simply cannot wait to experience all this city has to offer!
June 28, 2018 at 9:57 am
The Paella looks yumm! I could totally eat my way through Spain as well π
June 28, 2018 at 11:36 am
These are all great activities on any trip to Barcelona! The Boqueria is one of my favorite spots in town and then the food… I could eat tapas all day! Ahaha
June 28, 2018 at 11:45 am
Haha, “full tourist” because of Sangria and Paella! I loooove Paella, bet it was really yummy!
June 28, 2018 at 2:02 pm
Yesssss The food in Barcelona is to die for! You did right!
June 28, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Barcelona is my favourite Spanish city. I love the atmosphere there and the food… seafood bonanza is the best. I guess you didn’t try more oysters after that! I had the same impression the first time I tried but now I like them.
June 29, 2018 at 4:04 am
Wow, what a lovely experience! Did you join the swing dance classes? The food looks so tasty. I would love to have a taste of paella & charcoal chicken!
June 29, 2018 at 4:33 am
Sounds like quite the gustatory tour! I love how you just stumbled into a dance class in the streets.
June 29, 2018 at 7:51 am
I have had many a siesta, and many a night of delicious SPANISH DELIGHTS in various regions, now having lived in spain for nearly 3 years. It’s a lot of fun. Cheers!!!
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October 4, 2018 at 11:26 am
When I was in Barcelona I had some great food experiences. Did you get to try the homemade churros out at the beach?
October 4, 2018 at 1:54 pm
Barcelona is top of my wish list next time I’m in Europe. I love your description of the oyster – thats exactly how they taste haha (I’m not a big fan but my husband loves them). Looks like you had a wonderful trip
October 4, 2018 at 2:24 pm
I’ve only ever had one sangria and I loved it! When I go to Spain I’ll be sure to have way more haha!
October 4, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Love Barcelona. It’s full of so much life and culture! And of course, tasty food. I was a mega fan of the siestas, as well. Love the idea of an impromptu swing class, did you join in?
Dagney
October 7, 2018 at 6:27 am
Haha I should have!! A few random Spanish men came up to me and asked me for a dance but I’m way too uncoordinated haha
October 4, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Sangria and paella, what could be better! Sounds like you had an incredible time. Barcelona looks like an incredible place to visit. Great post
October 4, 2018 at 8:42 pm
Barcelona is such a great foodie destination. There are so many fresh options and you seriously can’t go wrong with paella and sangria!
October 4, 2018 at 9:12 pm
Tapas are the best!! I spent a summer in Spain but never made it up to Barcelona. Of course, that just means I have an excellent reason to return to the country! Your photos make me want to start planning that sooner rather than later π
October 5, 2018 at 11:17 am
Enjoyed reading your post. It reminded me of my visit to this charming city, a few years back.
October 5, 2018 at 11:19 am
I love that your tour guide was curious about the smell too. Charcoal chicken is always delicious! Now Iβm hungry π
October 5, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Paella and sangria are the perfect pairing for a Spanish holiday. Happy to see that you had great time there