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Essentials for when it rains in Barcelona
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items Barcelona is mostly sunny, but when it's raining, it's way quieter and feels more local. I have been living here for over 6 months and focused most of my time to exploring the city and round abouts as much as I can. It was easy when it was warm and s...
I'm not the one to sit at home for long periods and rainy days are wayyyy less crowded in BCN, so as soon as dark time of the year hit, I gave myself a goal to get out of the house as often as in summer. Here I share essentials needed to prepare for ...
I'm not the one to sit at home for long periods and rainy days are wayyyy less crowded in BCN, so as soon as dark time of the year hit, I gave myself a goal to get out of the house as often as in summer. Here I share essentials needed to prepare for ...
Map
Easy to carry and enough for short bursts of rain. I prefer something light that I can keep on all day without thinking about it
Lightweight rain jacket
I look for umbrellas like this that are compact, sturdy, and easy to carry
Small (but sturdy!) umbrella
Even in Barcelona comfort comes over fashion when it's raining. Although, I love these types of shoes any time
Waterproof shoes
The first and one of the most underrated Antionio Gaudi buildings! Not as touristy as the other ones, and I really recommend signing up for the tour - guides share so many interesting facts about early history of Gaudi and his works
Casa Vicens - Barcelona
I love this place and could stroll in it for hours! It is small, but has so many different sections and selections. Most of their books are secondhand, but in perfect quality
Hibernian Books - Secondhand English Bookstore in Barcelona
Small, but so cosy and the service feels very attentive and personal. For picking your next read, drawing, practising you Spanish or just watching people run by in the rain
Things I Like (Librería&Café)
What else are you going to do when it rains and you find yourself in a local coffee? Scroll? I try to always have something like this so I can use my spare time on offline activities
Small Notebook
I haven't had a more comfortable and spacious bag! I would totally recommend this one or something similar which is stretchable, but also small enough to fit even under the rain jacket. And there's three different sizes if you want to go bigger
Uniqlo fanny pack
Spacious and calm inside, so it's a good place to reset when the weather changes the rhythm of the day and you're looking for a pass some time and explore some art at the same time
MACBA - The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Honestly the most interesting language learning book that I came across! It's fitted to your level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), includes comprehension q's and vocabulary list in the end of each story. Available at Hibernerian Books!
Spanish book - Short Stories in Spanish by Olly Richards
Small, but mighty tool to have in your backpack in case it starts pouring
Backpack Rain Cover
For days when small fanny pack is not enough I'm usually going for something like this
A mid-size bag
Super fun and relatively new place in town, opened by two friendly french guys
Los Dardos Hermanos
They have pool tables, darts and a big selection of board games, but most importantly, plenty of space! Big groups are welcomed
HDP Bar Billar