Barcelona

[Ashby]

We are sailing on the Dream on 6 Junr for two weeks. The 2nd is very busy (Rome etc) and our last POC is Barcelona arriving at 10 am. This is later than we had hoped and means that the time we have needs to be well planned. We Had planned to visit Sagrada Famila. - buying tickets on line to arrive at 1.00 I am now worried that it will be very busy and differ cult to see thing properly (my husband has very poor eyesight and needs to get very close to things. We would not try to do the towers.The alternative is HOHO and just take in the views and some walking and visit a smaller Gaudi site. Any ideas please

[crystaltips99]

If you're worried about time then Parc Guell is probably a good bet - as it's a park not a building you don't really have to queue to get in, and your husband would probably be able to get a close look at the mosaics.

 

You can get there from the HOHO but the walk from the bus stop is up a reasonably steep hill, so not ideal if you have any mobility issues.

 

La Pedrera is lovely but also gets busy, but nothing like as busy as the Sagrada Familia!

 

If you're not fixed on seeing some Gaudi then the main food market, La Boqueria, is a really good experience - its just off La Rambla, has loads to see and some cafes for drinks and snacks.

 

Whatever you choose I'm sure you'll have a great day!

[Trishastravels]

We did the HOHO and were disappointed! It takes at least 2 hours for each route and we found we were stuck in traffic a lot of the time. If we are lucky to go again we would head for Sagrada Famila, we noticed there was a separate queue at the opposite end for folk with advance tickets, hope this helps

[WeeCountyMan]

Barcelona has an extensive metro system etc.

 

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/maps/barcelona-metro-map.html

 

The pdf map is worth looking at.

 

Sagrada Familia appears to be at Blue Line L5.