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Smarter dining

Torre d’Alta Mar Restaurant

Typically you’d expect a restaurant in a historic tower with great views over a city to be little more than a tourist trap, but Torre d’Alta Mar goes much further.

Choose from a range of tasting menus or à la carte, and be prepared for some surprises from the kitchen.

I used to love the lunch menu, because you not only got a taste of the kitchen’s creativity for about half the price, but also enjoy the sweeping views of the city in the daylight.

Unfortunately, it looks as though that’s a thing of the past. I’m sure the food’s of a similar quality in the evenings, and if you arrive early enough you’ll see it in the daylight – at least when the days are longer.

So while I once gave this place a solid recommendation, I’m personally waiting to see whether the lunchtime menu makes a return. When that happens, I may well do so too.

Tel: 93 221 00 07

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Parks and Gardens

Parc de la Ciutadella

The city’s main central park absolutely fills up on a pleasant day, but there’s always somewhere to sit and enjoy the passing parade.

The park also features some leftover – and curiously, unused – buildings from the 1888 Universal Exhibition, and a spectacular fountain and lake designed by the park’s architect Josep Fontseré.

The park is also home to Barcelona Zoo, and attached to the promenade along Passeig de Lluís Companys that culminates at the Arc de Triomf, which was the gateway to the Exhibition.

It’s also a great place for tourists to experience a bit of local color, as opposed to just seeing sites with other tourists.

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Parks and Gardens

Parc del Laberint d’Horta

the Parc del Laberint d’Horta hedge maze in the sunshine with fountain

On the outskirts of town (but conveniently-located a 10 minute walk from the Pg. Vall d’Hebron Metro stop) this maze is the city’s oldest preserved garden.

The maze is the headline attraction, but the formal gardens give way to a lovely forested area as well. Keep an eye open for the wild pigs that roam the grounds.

Fee: General Admission €2.23, free Wed & Sun (limited numbers)

Open: Daily Apr 1 – Oct 31, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Nov 1 – Mar 31, 10:00am – 6:00pm; Dec 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm

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