On our last day we strolled around the nearby neighbourhoods to our apartment, in between very tall buildings so close together I wondered how they managed to build them so big!

Through quite alleyways and around corners we discovered secrets of Barcelona like this old building in the middle of it all.

After having lunch at our favourite pinxto bar we sat outside this church soaking up sun rays and people watching.

On our slow walk back to our apartment, I marvelled at the beautiful, romantic architecture of some of the buildings.

I have no explanation!

Even the coach station was impressive!

Quite an impressive doorknob don’t you think!?

One last look at the Arc de Triumph. Barcelona was sunny, clean, spacious and beautiful. The coffee was great and the tourist areas delivered. I’m sure there is so much more to discover about this lovely city and I wouldn’t say no to spending an extended time here. I definitely recommend a visit.

Feeling well and truly beat from all the walking, we decided to chill in the Park Ciutadella near the Arc de Triumph and our apartment.

It reminded me so much of Sydney’s Botanical Gardens, without the giant bats.

It seemed absolutely everyone in Barcelona had dogs!

I wonder if this heron had escaped from the zoo at the bottom of the park.

The above artwork and the below back wall of this restaurant was the only nice thing about it…

We found some guess inside a church courtyard.

Back to the gothic area, on our way to our favourite pinxto restaurant.

The street flow team getting a talking to about busking…

Come back tomorrow for our final day or strolling through the gothic area yet again, I really loved the warm, quiet streets away from the tourist areas, looking up at the beautiful architecture.