Barcelona 7 Days
A Barcelona Bar That Shouldn’t Be Missed: bodega el aguelo. My place which I recommend to everyone headed to Barcelona is a unique little bar called Bodega el Aguelo . Without a sense of where you’re going this corner bar can be difficult to find. The streets around La Rambla are complicated and narrow, winding this way then that. Head down La Rambla until you reach the Columbus statue, walking away from the Columbus statue (who is not pointing to the Americas by the way) until you hit Carrer d’Avinyo. Head left once again and keep your eyes open for the bar on a corner on your right at number 37. With drying pork legs hung from the ceiling waiting to be sliced into delicious prosciutto at a local market, old wooden benches and an upper level in the back it would be hard to miss. Bright red wagon wheels are mounted to a wall in the rear and somewhat dusty glass chandelier provides just enough light to set an ambiance. The bar is stocked with a variety of liquors but a nice cold cerveza is what is on the menu when I sit down. In the back, under the upper level and towards the restroom are some fussball tables that probably get more use from the owners than patrons. At times the place is quiet but once in awhile you get a small rush of locals or tourists drawn in by a sense of “feeling at home” that is evident from outside. On the wall you may notice several bottles of something called Pacharan . This tasty liquor, served over ice is a made in-house specialty and may remind you of a sweet Jager Meister. Ordering it by the glass will cost yo u about 20 Euro a bottle but if you want to take a bottle home, 10 Euros can buy you a souvenir to look forward to. Just remember you will have to check it at the airport or mail it before you leave. The bartenders are friendly and despite the lack of English spoken here, everyone understands “beer”; but I’m sure you can muster “Cerveza”. Tapas are served from the bar and if your hungry try the Pan con Tomate. A toasted bread rubbed with garlic and tomato. On the rest of the way to Barcelona you’ll pass through Calella, Canet de Mar, Arenys de Mar, and you pass by Mataro, just before Barcelona you’ll pass through Badalona. You’ll get into Barcelona just in time to look for a place to stay for the evening. There are hotels in the Gothic Quarter that offer interesting architecture for the sight seers but lack some modern amenities. So, here you can stop and have a rest and enjoy Barcelona. For ex., my 3 friends and i rented a big nice apartment by 120 euros per night for all 4 persons near Las Ramblas m. Liceu in 1-2 minutes walking distance till the beach Barceloneta through the agency http://www.barcelonarealestate.es/ Last edited Feb 25, 10 8:44 AM. Contributors: Voyage U. |
