I have been curating a list of things to do and places to go based on what we see on YouTube videos, personal recommendations, TripAdvidor reviews, and more. Here's what I've got so far. I'll keep adding until my trip.
Please, if you have any recommendations, kindly leave them in the comments section below. Gràcies!
Restaurants
Disfrutar (ultra high end €€€€) you've got to watch this video!
Bodega La Puntal - El Born
Botafumeiro (also €€€€)
La Xampanyeria (no tables - no reservations - lots of tapas)
Quimet & Quimet - amazing tapas- salmon with truffle honey
Can Solé - for Paella
Areas/Sights
El born
Ribera
Ciutodena Park (romantic boats for rowing)
Montjuic
Museo Picasso
Tibidabo (mountain top overlooking the city)
Arch de Triomf
Barceloneta (beach area)
Font Màgica (magic fountain show)
Sports/Entertainment
Barça v Valladolid @ Camp Nou
Further Afield
Girona
Costa brava
Calella de Palafrugell
Tossa de Mar - muralla De la Villa vella-
Montserrat