Barcelona is a wonderful city. It is rich with numerous landmarks that are well worth the visit. However, throughout and around the city, there are numerous hidden gems that only locals are familiar with. So, once you are finished visiting all the prominent places, prepare yourself for a lot of interesting places that are scattered across this unique city.

San Felipe Neri Plaza

If you have visited the Gothic Quarter, you have passed by the street that leads to this magnificent plaza. The place is very small and relaxing, which is going to let you completely unwind as you are looking at the magnificent church. The church tells a sad and painful story from the Civil War with its lovely facade that still shows the damage it received during this turbulent period. The best way to get here is to go down the Carrer del Bisbe; pass a fountain and Carrer de Montjuic del Bisbe on your left. This street will lead you straight into the secluded plaza.

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Pinchos-Hopping in El Poble-sec

Poble-sec is a wonderful part of this city that lights up in the night. There are numerous restaurants that offer mouth-watering meals and a lovely atmosphere. If you want to taste wonderful empanadas, La Boheme is the best choice. Continue exploring and experience the remarkable taste of pinchos in a variety of tapas restaurants. The cuisine choice is simply astounding; it will take days for you to taste all of the items. To get to El Poble-sec, take the yellow line to the El Poble-sec and continue to Carrer Blai.

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Take a stroll through the Poble nou cemetery

Even though it sounds morbid, visiting this cemetery is a completely different experience. The cemetery is rich with gothic sculptures and numerous decaying mausoleums which are going to take your breath away. It is a perfect place to capture amazing photographs; a simply wonderful experience that everyone should experience.

There are several ways to get to this place. As it is only a bit north from Port Olimpic. It is easily reachable by bike. Another choice is the metro L4, a yellow line; the stop you should go for is Llacuna, as it is only 8 minutes away from this open art gallery that speaks the history of this city. If you like it, there are plenty of other cemeteries around the city that are well-worth the visit.

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Visit the Moritz factory

If you are a fan of beer, visiting Moritz Factory will provide you with a unique chance to taste one of the best local brews. It is easily accessible by a variety of metro lines; pick the lines which include the Universitat, Urgell, and Sant Antoni stops.

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Alella

This is a wonderful region, which is going to allow you to enjoy the perfect view to the sea while you are surrounded by mountains. What is going to make this experience even more relaxing is the fine local wine. Make sure to visit Alella; you will get the unique chance to ease your thirst with some remarkable wine.

The best way to get to Alella is to take the El Masnou regional train and have a taxi take you directly to Alella. There are also eight different wineries in these parts, but make sure to make a reservation before you visit or you will not be able to enter.

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Take a stop at one of the local Vermuterias

Catalans love their vermut, so make sure that you taste these lovely and refreshing drinks. You should make it a perfect introduction to the Catalan cuisine. You can find these in the Gracia neighborhood. Make sure to stop by Lo Pinyol and Bar Quimet; you will love their vermut.

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There are lovely Maresme beaches

If you are looking for a way to run away from the crowded city while on a tight budget, visiting Maresme beaches is the perfect getaway that you can afford. These beaches will help you completely relax and hit the pause button. There are also plenty of port restaurants which will give you the opportunity to taste some of the best items from the Spanish cuisine, so make sure that you dedicate a day for relaxation on these beaches; you will love it. You can get to Maresme beaches with several RENFE trains heading to Mataro, Blanes or Arenys.

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Get lost in Gracia markets

A majority of tourists make sure to visit La Boqueria, however, there are plenty of other markets that are well worth the visit. The Gracia neighborhood has four different markets that should definitely find their place on your to-visit list. The assortment of local cheese, seafood, wines and meat is simply astonishing. If you want to taste the raw local cuisine, visiting the Gracia markets is the best way to go. Get off at Fontana Station on the L3 green line. Once you are out of the station, go left down the hill and make a left at Travessera de Gracia.

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Wonderful Sant Antoni

This wonderful part of the Eixample region is the perfect place if you are interested in seeing old buildings painted with incredible murals. There are plenty of restaurants in this lovely place, and you are going to find numerous fresh and new recipes to try out. To get there, simply take an L2 line that will lead you to the Sant Antoni stop.

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Relax when hiking

Hiking is an activity which a lot of people love to do while they are on holiday and Barcelona is a perfect place for adventurous hikers. If you want to enjoy some hiking, take a train to Baixador Vallvidrera and you can immediately start enjoying the hiking trail that will lead you between the mountains of Barcelona. The reward for your hiking is going to be a view from the amazing Tibidabo cathedral which is located at the top. Bring a camera with you to capture the amazing view that you are going to experience.

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These are some of the best hidden gems of Barcelona, so make sure that you visit every one of them. There are also numerous other places to visit; simply invest some time exploring the city, and you will come across something on every corner. This is one of the things that makes this a truly wonderful place to visit.