{"id":617,"date":"2025-09-29T21:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.8grids.com\/ink\/?p=52"},"modified":"2026-02-24T04:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:38:07","slug":"7-hours-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theme.visualmodo.com\/traveler\/7-hours-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Hours in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">When setting off on a whirlwind European adventure, it\u2019s tempting to pack your trip with stops in as many cities as possible. Thanks to popular discount airlines that can get you anywhere on the continent in a span of 1-3 hours, it\u2019s easy to become the globetrotter you\u2019ve always aspired to be. For those who don\u2019t have the money for an extra hotel bill or the extra time to spend the night in another city, a day trip is a great option.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section>\u00a0<\/section>\n<div class=\"imageEmbed image parbase section\">\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed l-CenterBlock\">\n<div id=\"mod-image-embed-1\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-MediaWrap\" data-module=\"image-embed\">\n<div id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-1\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-Media\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo-gallery-launch a-Image\" title=\"beach, ocean, barcelona, spain\" src=\"http:\/\/travel.home.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/travel\/fullset\/2015\/03\/2\/beach-barcelona-spain.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix\/1491580738689.jpeg\" alt=\"beach, ocean, barcelona, spain\" width=\"807\" height=\"605\" data-type=\"launch-gallery-modal\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-TextWrap\">\n<p class=\"o-ImageEmbed__a-Credit\">Artur Debat\/Moment Mobile\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">So, what do you do when you find yourself in London for two weeks itching to make your wildest Gaudi-inspired dreams come true? Book a day trip to Barcelona, of course. But here\u2019s the catch: with only one flight in and one flight out offered each day, the actual time spent in Barna adds up to a grand total of 7 hours.<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaStrip capsule parbase section\">\n<section id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-2\" class=\"o-Capsule o-MediaStrip\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\">\n<header class=\"o-Capsule__m-Header\">\n<div class=\"o-Capsule__m-TextWrap\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"o-Capsule__a-Headline\"><span class=\"o-Capsule__a-HeadlineText\">Places to See in Barcelona<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">How does one manage two international flights, along with the must-see attractions and still leave time for meals? With some very thorough planning, careful time management and a little affinity for living life on the edge, here\u2019s how you can make your seemingly impossible Barcelona-in-a-day dreams come true.<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Before you go<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Plan, plan, plan! I can\u2019t say this enough. You need to know how you are getting to and from the city and the airport, how to navigate the metro system, times and locations for everything you want to see and make sure all routes\u2014 whether via metro or on foot\u2014 are mapped out beforehand. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.cat\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona metro<\/a>\u00a0makes life easy with a free app that works without Wi-Fi, which is a lifesaver when you are wandering around without phone service.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Make an itinerary and stick to it. Keep in mind you may not be able to spend all the time you want to at every place you go. Regardless of the time crunch, you are still spending the day in Spain, so take the time to appreciate everything and soak it in, but keep up the pace.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaStrip capsule parbase section\">\n<section id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-3\" class=\"o-Capsule o-MediaStrip\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\">\n<header class=\"o-Capsule__m-Header\">\n<div class=\"o-Capsule__m-TextWrap\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"o-Capsule__a-Headline\"><span class=\"o-Capsule__a-HeadlineText\">Experience Barcelona&#8217;s La Boqueria<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">When searching for flights, EasyJet is a great option. Their process is so simple and efficient, and we didn\u2019t have any delays or mishaps along the way. In a situation where you\u2019re pressed for time, a reliable airline is such a godsend.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>7:25 a.m. &#8211; Departure<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">The great thing about not staying overnight is that you won\u2019t have any luggage, which is a huge time saver when trudging through airport security. Print your boarding passes before you go, check in online and head straight to the departure gates.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">London Gatwick was by far the most quick and efficient airport I&#8217;ve ever come through, so we were sitting at our gate eating a quick Starbucks breakfast within half an hour of arriving.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>10:40 a.m. &#8211; Arrive at Barcelona El-Prat<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"imageEmbed image parbase section\">\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed l-CenterBlock\">\n<div id=\"mod-image-embed-2\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-MediaWrap\" data-module=\"image-embed\">\n<div id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-4\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-Media\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo-gallery-launch a-Image\" src=\"http:\/\/travel.home.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/travel\/unsized\/blogimages\/13\/sagrada-familia_596x334.jpg\" width=\"833\" height=\"467\" data-type=\"launch-gallery-modal\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section>\u00a0<\/section>\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">It\u2019s safe to say we were spoiled by the speed and ease of our London airport, because landing at BCN was hectic and disorganized from start to finish. When we finally made it to the international arrivals gate, we were greeted by a giant mob of antsy travelers\u2014 no authorities or airport employees in sight.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">I\u2019ll give El-Prat the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe they were just having an off day, but fighting through the mob to get to the actual roped off customs line took about 20 minutes of our precious time. In addition to the initial struggle, when we made it into the line there were people jumping in and out, knocking down the barricades and still no security in sight aside from the single man sitting in the booth at the front. That\u2019s right\u2014 the single man. It was one against 200. Not a promising start.<\/section>\n<section>\u00a0<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"imageEmbed image parbase section\">\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed l-CenterBlock\">\n<div id=\"mod-image-embed-3\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-MediaWrap\" data-module=\"image-embed\">\n<div id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-5\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-Media\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo-gallery-launch a-Image\" title=\"Arc de Triomph in Barcelona\" src=\"http:\/\/travel.home.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/travel\/stock\/2017\/6\/16\/0\/iStock_Arc-de-Triomph_543461474_XL.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix\/1497642026267.jpeg\" alt=\"Arc de Triomph in Barcelona\" width=\"839\" height=\"560\" data-type=\"launch-gallery-modal\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-TextWrap\">\n<p class=\"o-ImageEmbed__a-Credit\">\u00a9iStockphoto.com\/querbeet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">After we begrudgingly made our way through the rest of security with fresh passport stamps in tow, we were officially off on our Catalan adventure.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>11:30 a.m. &#8211; Getting to the city center<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">After following the signs for the metro all the way out of the airport, you\u2019ll come to the ticket area with kiosks lining the walls. To get into the city, you will need to purchase a Billete Aeropuerto for \u20ac4.50 which is one-time use only and will cover the cost of that specific journey on the L9 Sud line. For the rest of the day, you can use a standard T10 ticket, which I recommend also buying before you leave the airport.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section>\u00a0\u00a0<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.33333333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTldaacA-9n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vis\u00edtanos y descubre la mezcla perfecta entre lo cl\u00e1sico y lo vanguardista. ??<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">Uma publica\u00e7\u00e3o compartilhada por Ultramarinos Barcelona (@ultramarinosbarcelona) em <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-02T09:41:39+00:00\">Mai 2, 2017 \u00e0s 2:41 PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>12:30 p.m. &#8211; Sagrada Familia Basilica<\/h3>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Barcelona is famously known for being home to the ageless masterpieces of architectural legend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Antoni-Gaudi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antoni Gaudi<\/a>. The Sagrada Familia is perhaps his grandest work of all, so it\u2019s only fitting that this be your first stop of the day. When you get off the metro, follow the signs that say\u00a0<i>sortida<\/i>. These will point you to the way out and will be your friend for the remainder of the day.<\/section>\n<section>\u00a0<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"imageEmbed image parbase section\">\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed l-CenterBlock\">\n<div id=\"mod-image-embed-4\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-MediaWrap\" data-module=\"image-embed\">\n<div id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-6\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-Media\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo-gallery-launch a-Image\" title=\"Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain.\" src=\"http:\/\/hgtvhome.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/hgtv\/editorial\/blogs\/fullset\/erica\/barcelona.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix\/1462288704708.jpeg\" alt=\"Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain.\" width=\"808\" height=\"606\" data-type=\"launch-gallery-modal\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-TextWrap\">\n<p class=\"o-ImageEmbed__a-Credit\">Luciano Mortula, Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Once you resurface, step back, look up and bask in the glory that is Gaudi. Even though the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sagradafamilia.org\/en\/history-of-the-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first brick was laid in 1883<\/a>, the Sagrada Familia is still only 70 percent finished. The goal is for it to be complete by 2026, but despite the construction, the basilica is still a spectacular sight to behold. Take about 20-30 minutes, soak in the awe-inspiring detail of the ceilings and stained-glass windows, then head to the next stop.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>1:15 p.m. &#8211; Arc de Triomf<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"imageEmbed image parbase section\">\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed l-CenterBlock\">\n<div id=\"mod-image-embed-5\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-MediaWrap\" data-module=\"image-embed\">\n<div id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-7\" class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-Media\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo-gallery-launch a-Image\" title=\"Bunker del Carmel\" src=\"http:\/\/travel.home.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/travel\/stock\/2017\/6\/16\/0\/Getty-Images_Bunker-del-Carmel_589916212.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix\/1497642027246.jpeg\" alt=\"Bunker del Carmel\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" data-type=\"launch-gallery-modal\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o-ImageEmbed__m-TextWrap\">\n<p class=\"o-ImageEmbed__a-Credit\">Andrea Baldo\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">After popping back on the metro for a quick 12-minute journey, you&#8217;ll arrive at your next stop of the day: the Arc de Triomf. Designed by architect Josep Vilaseca, the structure was used as a grand entrance to the Universal Exhibition\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1211\/arc-de-triomf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when Barcelona hosted the event<\/a>\u00a0in 1888. It\u2019s quite impressive, so be sure to grab a photo or two for your Snapchat story before heading to the next destination.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>1:30 p.m. &#8211; Lunch on Las Ramblas<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Now for the best part of the day\u2014 food! As a first timer in Barcelona, I of course had to seek out some tapas and paella. The key to finding the perfect lunch spot is to make sure it\u2019s quick, cheap and easy to find. We sought help from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d8362537-Reviews-Ultramarinos-Barcelona_Catalonia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a>\u00a0and picked the number one place on their list:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ultramarinosbarcelona.com\/eng\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultramarinos<\/a>, conveniently located on the famous Las Ramblas.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaStrip capsule parbase section\">\n<section id=\"mod-photo-gallery-launcher-8\" class=\"o-Capsule o-MediaStrip\" data-module=\"photo-gallery-launcher\">\n<header class=\"o-Capsule__m-Header\">\n<div class=\"o-Capsule__m-TextWrap\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"o-Capsule__a-Headline\"><span class=\"o-Capsule__a-HeadlineText\">10 Gorgeous Boutique Hotels in Barcelona<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonayellow.com\/bcn-tourist\/88-la-rambla-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Rambla<\/a>\u00a0is the central boulevard that cuts through the center of the city and is home to many shops, street performances, food and more. It&#8217;s actually made up of multiple different\u00a0<i>ramblas<\/i>, hence the plural, Las Ramblas. Ultramarinos is toward the south end, so getting off the metro at Liceu should put you just one short scenic walk away. The service is wonderful, the tapas are cheap and the atmosphere is unbeatable. It\u2019s a win for everyone.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Also, if you loved the look of the Sagrada Familia, you can find more of Gaudi\u2019s work around the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/376\/barri-gotic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gothic Quarter<\/a>. Take a short walk over after lunch and check it out. You won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>4:30 p.m. &#8211; Park Guell<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">As if you haven\u2019t already gotten enough Gaudi, get ready to fall even more in love. Park Guell was originally the brainchild of entrepreneur Eusebi Guell who asked Gaudi to develop a mountainous estate specifically for well-off families\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkguell.cat\/en\/park-gueell\/over-a-hundred-years-of-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in 1900<\/a>. Even though it didn\u2019t quite go the way Guell had imagined, the park was still beloved by the public, and eventually the city purchased the site and made it a municipal park in 1926. It was declared a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.unesco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO<\/a>\u00a0World Heritage Site in 1984 and remains one of the city\u2019s most famous tourist attractions. The view from the iconic benches at the top is incredible, but it doesn\u2019t come easily.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">To\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkguell.cat\/en\/how-to-get-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get to the park<\/a>\u00a0from the metro station, it\u2019s a 15-minute walk up a grueling incline, but luckily they have installed a set of escalators that will carry you most of the way to the top on Baixada de la Gloria. Unfortunately for us, we made the mistake of taking directions from a local and ended up hiking the entire way up the mountain. It\u2019s safe to say none of our feet will ever be the same.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Depending on how long you want to spend at other locations, the time you enter Park G\u00fcell is really flexible. We booked our tickets beforehand, so we decided to go with a later time to budget for possible late flights or hang-ups elsewhere earlier on.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>5:30 p.m. &#8211; Optional venture to Bunkers del Carmel<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">If you find yourself with extra time, I highly recommend taking a quick bus trip from Park Guell to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/irbarcelona.org\/barcelona-viewpoints\/bunkers-carmel-turo-rovira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bunkers del Carmel<\/a>. The bunkers were built and used to defend the city from bombings during the Spanish Civil War, and they offer the most spectacular 360-degree view of Barcelona.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">It is quite a physical venture to get to the top, but once you make it you\u2019ll see that it is completely worth the struggle. After you\u2019re finished here, catch the V17 bus back toward the Vallcarca metro station and start the trek back to the airport.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>Going to the airport<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Our flight was scheduled to depart at 8:30 p.m., so we made it our goal to be at the airport around 7 p.m. From the Vallcarca station, it is about a 45-minute journey back to El-Prat. Once you get there, have your tickets ready and head straight for the departure gates. Luckily BCN was more efficient going out than when we came in, so it only took us about 20 minutes to get in and get through security.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">If you need a quick spot for dinner and find yourself in terminal 2 cringing at the overcrowded Burger King, I recommend the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aena.es\/en\/barcelona-airport\/dehesa-santa-mariaterminal-t2planta-1.html?p=1445430168751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dehesa Santa Maria<\/a>\u00a0caf\u00e9. It\u2019s fast, has a variety of choices and isn\u2019t terribly expensive for already overpriced airport food. It has plenty of open seating as well as great grab-and-go options if you are in more of a hurry to catch a flight.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"parbase smartbody section text customRTE\">\n<section class=\"o-CustomRTE\">Once you make it to your gate, it&#8217;s finally time to sit back, craft a celebratory Instagram post and breathe a huge sigh of relief. Take the time to reflect on the day and all the no-doubt hilarious anecdotes you\u2019ll have to write home about. Despite the stress and the inevitable exhaustion the endeavor will cause, &#8220;Remember when we took a 7-hour trip to Spain?&#8221; will always be a great conversation starter.<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"card-text\">When setting off on a whirlwind European adventure, it\u2019s tempting to pack your trip with stops in as many cities as possible. Thanks to popular discount airlines that can get you anywhere on the continent in a span of 1-3 hours, it\u2019s easy to become the globetrotter you\u2019ve always aspired to be. 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