Meg.

This cute little arboretum was a last minute visit for a friend and I. When we arrived it was fairly quiet, bar the huge queue at the tearoom. We had booked online (which is cheaper) but unfortunately when we arrived the entrance lodge had a sign saying to go to the tea room for entry. We had somehow managed to time our arrival at the same time as a bunch of hungry cyclists, so by the time we made it to the till to get our wristbands we were 25 minutes passed our entry time (this was not a problem). 

For us, the highlight of visiting the Arboretum and Gardens was the Italian Garden, which had a couple of pretty water features and at this time of the morning we had it to ourselves - it was very peaceful. When we returned a mere half hour later, it was quite the opposite - very busy with families playing in and around the water. 

We spent no more than about 45 minutes wandering before we'd exhausted the grounds, so decided to go and try out the tearoom. As this was a last minute plan, I had not had time to 'coeliac dance' the tearoom before arrival, so we did all of this in person. I was pleased to find that I was able to have a gluten free scone and my vegan friend was able to have a vegan scone, both clear of cross contamination.

As for other items I am not so confident - I was told I could have bread but not toast, and although there were some gluten free cakes and each cake had its own stand and potentially knife, I don't think I observed hand washing between handling each one. I do feel that had they had warning of my arrival, they would have been more prepared. 

Overall this was a nice and reasonably priced day out.

Going at the end of June meant that we were far too early for Autumn, and a bit late for Spring - I can't help but wonder if we'd get a totally different experience during these seasons?

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure, but well behaved dogs on leads are welcome!

Ady & Meg.

This place is an absolute gem!

As per usual process we reached out to the pub in advance to check that they could cater to a Coeliac safely and their response was incredibly thorough - separate work space, utensils, fryer and even a pizza oven! 

When we arrived, the staff were incredibly accommodating and reassuring, explaining that two staff members had been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. Their gluten free menu (pictured below) was huge, and wasn't even the only options available to us - all of the items on the Specials Board could be made gluten free, as could everything on their pizza menu! 

Not being used to having so much choice, we opted for a pizza, lasagne, burger and lemon cake to share, and they were all delicious! And the price was incredibly reasonable!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my visit here, and was pleased to be given a water bowl. 

Ady & Meg.

This hike has amazing views given how short a hike it is! Once you have found somewhere to park the views are almost instant, and just get better and better the higher you climb! 

It is quite a steep hike, but the path is obvious and we completed it in just 1.5 hours. We hardly saw anyone on this walk, which was surprising given that it was a beautiful Saturday morning (although that said, if it had been busy, parking would have been a nightmare!)

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, although there were a lot of sheep on route so it was a good job that I was kept on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately. On the day that we did this one, the weather wasn't at it's best. The views of nearby Ingleborough were still fantastic though, as were the views of the Viaduct which is close to where the walk starts and ends. 

The viaduct is still in use, so you may well see a train go over it. Part of the route does go near the train track, so please bare this in mind if walking with children/pets. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this hike, especially as there was somewhere to paddle near to the start. 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great short hike, with amazing views considering how little effort it requires. We opted for this hike after completing another longer walk, as we weren't quite ready for a rest.

The walk heads up through some woodland, and walks across farmland with lovely views of nearby peaks. It then drops down into some more woodland, where you can find the waterfall (and need to go slightly off route to reach the bottom of the waterfall). 

It is then just a short walk back to the carpark. There were signs to another waterfall from here, so you could absolutely extend your walk if you wanted to. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, especially being able to play in the water at the waterfall. There was one ladder stile on route which I needed lifting over. 

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately.

This peak is actually the smallest (in both height and hike length) but still isn't for the faint-hearted, as it requires a scramble to reach the top. Some of the rocks are quite big, so require hands and knees (or a lift from Ady in Flossie's case). 

The views are well worth the effort though, and once at the top it is a fairly gentle path down. 

As most three-peakers start with this peak, this hike (and the car park) has the potential to be incredibly busy. We set off very early on a Friday morning, and we would definitely recommend avoiding this hike on a weekend if you can. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but would have struggled to make it if Ady hadn't been able to lift me. 

Ady & Meg.

This Thai restaurant was quite the surprise! Based on the 2nd floor above a shop, you could easily miss them! 

They do not do themselves justice when it comes to advertising, and we only found out about them because a previous guest wrote about them in our Airbnb Guest book! 

As per usual process we contacted them in advance to find out whether they could cater to a Coeliac safely, and were told that most of their menu was naturally gluten free / that they could easily avoid cross contamination. 

 We pre-ordered over the phone and had a takeaway as Flossie wasn't allowed in the restaurant. We were thrilled at how many gluten free vegetarian options there were, and the portions were huge! 

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not allowed inside here, so waited in the car with Ady.

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately. That said, this hike was far from for the faint hearted. Taking us around 6 hours to complete, we considered this a strenuous hike and we certainly were ready for a sit down afterwards!

The route itself was fairly easy to follow, first taking in the waterfall in Clapham, past the cave (which you can pay to enter / extend your day if you wish) and then up into the mountains. The views from the top are stunning, and include being able to see the other two peaks and Ribblehead Viaduct. 

We saw very few people on this hike, but we are sure if we had done this on a weekend we would have seen a few more. 

Flossie.

I loved this walk, particularly when I managed to roll in something stinky! 🦊💩 I was not so keen on the bath I was made to take afterwards though! 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great fish and chip shop!

They have two branches in Skipton, but we only visited the Swadford Street one as from the advertising we believe that this is the only one which offers gluten free. 

Their website clearly states that they are Coeliac UK Accredited and the measures that they take to ensure that, although there is gluten on the premises, they can avoid cross contamination.

When we arrived at the shop, placing a gluten free order was clearly no issue for the server. Meg overheard him ask the kitchen for gluten free items, and tell them that it was for a Coeliac - clearly our food was being cooked to order and they were implementing special measures. 

We had our items to takeaway (there is a restaurant if you wish to eat in) and they came in boxes labelled gluten free. We thoroughly enjoyed our chips cheese and beans (which weren't actually on the menu) and the batter on the gluten free cod was perfect!

We 100% recommend this place.

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not allowed inside here, so waited in the car with Ady.

Ady & Meg.

This is a great longer walk with a mix of scenery. We did the route in reverse to AllTrails, as rain was forecast and we were concerned that the limestone around Malham Cove would be slippery (note, it's a bit slippery even in the dry!). This meant that even though we arrived early, by the time we reached the waterfalls they were quite busy.

That aside, for the majority of the walk we hardly saw anyone, and even though the weather was poor the views were still lovely.

This walk is very steep in places, so sure-footedness is needed. It is not for the faint-hearted.  

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, especially being able to dip my paws in Malham Tarn! 

Ady & Meg.

This pub does not do itself justice when it comes to advertising it's gluten free offerings!

We enquired following hearing that they did gluten free pies (if ordered 24h in advance). As per our standard practice, we checked their procedures when catering to someone with coeliac disease. The response we received was very thorough, confirming that they use separate utensils and fryers when preparing gluten free food, to avoid cross contamination.

We pre-ordered gluten free vegetable pies, and when we arrived were amazed to see the size of their gluten free menu - which was not online!

The pies were delicious and very filling - we only had pudding as we felt it would be rude not to! 🤪

Flossie was also very well treated, being allowed in the bar area (not the restaurant) with free water and biscuits and the option to buy an array of other goodies!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I loved visiting this pub, as I was given treats, a water bowl and even my own dinner!

Ady & Meg.

This is a lovely walk if you want something quick and easy. Unfortunately we could not complete the walk as was intended, firstly because we weren't happy to leave our car on a verge, and secondly because the foot bridge over the river was closed. 

But, with a slight detour we managed to rejoin the route and still enjoyed lovely views of the river and surrounding hills.

Flossie.

I loved this walk because I got to have a good swim! 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk that starts at the tiny village of Gunnerside. We saw amazing views merely driving to the carpark on this day! The walk is fairly easy, exploring the old lead mine and then heading up into the hills for lovely views of the village. 

The route is circular, with an additional there-and-back section - on this bit, we would suggest that you don't go any further than the point where you lose sight of the two derelict houses facing each other (these will be behind you). At that point the path gets very narrow and there isn't much to see. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, particularly the access to water at the beginning!

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk with lovely views on a clear day. It is a fairly strenuous walk, with quite a few stiles to climb over (some of which were quite difficult with a larger dog, but to the gaps being very narrow!). We only saw a couple of other hikers on this route, but did have to detour slightly due to some cows blocking the path.

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but there was livestock on the route so it was a good job that I was kept on lead! 

Ady & Meg.

This Airbnb was such a great find! It is located on a quiet estate, with the start of the three peaks walk and Malham just a short drive away, and walking distance to several dog friendly pubs.

The kitchen, although small, came equipped with everything we needed to cook basic meals, the bed was super comfortable and it had a great shower (very high water pressure in this area!).

Overall this was a great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, so we 100% recommend. 

Flossie.

I liked this house as it had a small enclosed garden, which meant I did not have to be on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

We were thrilled to find this ice cream van whilst out on our adventures! We hadn't discovered it during previous research, so when Meg approached them she expected the usual awkwardness. However, the staff confidently pointed her to the allergen list (pictured below) which not only stated that all the ice cream was gluten free, but also stated that if you are worried about cross contamination the staff will wash their hands and utensils and take ice cream from a brand new sealed container!

We did so, and ordered our ice cream in pots rather than cones - perfect!  😍

Flossie.

I didn't really care for the ice cream stop - I just wanted to get back to playing in the river!

Ady & Meg.

This is a great option if you fancy a fairly flat walk. The route follows the paths up and down the river, with plenty of bridges if you ever fancy swapping sides (plus some stepping stones if you are feeling brave!). The area around the Abbey was incredibly busy, but the paths along the river were much quieter. 

This walk was further improved by the presence of an icecream truck which had a clear understanding of how to cater to coeliacs. We were so impressed that we have made a separate review for them here. 

Flossie.

I loved this walk, especially as there were so many opportunities to play in the river! 😍

Ady & Meg.

This place is such a great idea - a self service vending machine containing items a lot more fulfilling than the usual chocolate bars and crisps!

This business started as a vending machine selling their free range eggs, but has now grown to sell a range of items from other local independent businesses. One of these businesses is Little Liv's bakery, a completely gluten free bakery! 

Little Liv's bakery is owned by the sister of a Coeliac, and the kitchen is 100% gluten free. Items are packaged at the bakery before being transported to the vending machine, and the items available change on a weekly basis - we particularly enjoyed the hazelnut cheesecake, raspberry blondie and trifle!

At the time of writing this, Hens on the Hill are open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm, making it super convenient to pop by. You simply order your goodies on the touch screen (where everything in stock is listed, including the option to see the ingredients) and once paid the items are dispensed.  

On our visit we focussed on the Little Liv's goodies, but there were many other items on sale (eggs, smoothies, breads, meat, pies, cheeses off the top of our heads). We cannot advise as to whether these were gluten free, but we found the owner of Hens on the Hill very helpful when contacted in advance on social media if you do have any queries. 

Flossie.

I waited in the car with Ady whilst Meg shopped here 🙂

Meg.

This beautiful house and gardens makes for a lovely day out. On the day we went the weather was not good, but we still had a great time and there were lots of places to shelter from the rain. 

If you fancy a slightly longer walk than just the house and gardens, it is set in 100 acres of parkland, and from here we enjoyed views of the lake, finding the secret waterfall and exploring the grotto! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to 100% gluten free bakeries. This bakery was a bit different to others, as we would describe it as more of a dessert shop. Instead of the croissants and breads like the other bakeries, this place seemed to focus more on cakes and cookies!

We opted for a rookie (a big cookie) - the red berry one was particularly delicious! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The views from this cable car / the cable car ports were absolutely stunning! 

That said, this was a very different experience to our trip on the cable cars at Montjuic a few days though.

To begin with, the queues were HUGE. And it wasn't really obvious quite how slowly they were moving until we had already paid. There are three separate queues; to pay, for the lift, and then for the cable car itself. All in all we must have queued for around an hour.

The next big difference was the sheer lack of cable cars - there were two! 🤣 This meant we definitely did not have the luxury of having a cable car to ourselves, and where you stood was luck of the order that you managed to get on - unfortunately we were last on, so had the spot that the other 13 people didn't want. 🤣

That said, the views were still amazing, especially from the cable car ports (and maybe from the cable car itself if you manage to get a better spot 🤣) and for that reason alone we recommend this.

We just hope you are lucky and manage to do this on a quieter day! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

For this walk we first started by exploring Port Olimpic. From here you have views of beaches either side, as well as the harbour. There was also a market on the day we went (a Sunday). From here, we followed the coast to San Sebastian beach - all in all, we spent around an hour or so on this activity. 

Although we enjoyed this walk, we did find the whole area to be incredibly busy. We would therefore recommend that this be completed in the early morning or on a week day, for a slightly more tranquil experience. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

When it comes to art, either you are into it, or you are not. Although Ady is interested in the work of some artists, it would appear that Picasso isn't one of them! 🤣

That said, we felt this deserved a quick visit whilst in the area, especially as we managed to get in for free - do take a thorough look at the booking page, as the museum does offer fairly regular free entry days/times.  

Unless you are a Picasso enthusiast, we wouldn't recommend spending your money or time here. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to gluten free bakeries. This one, although wasn't our favourite, was particularly impressive because as well as being 100% gluten free, it was also 100% vegan. 

This meant that we could order many items that we would never usually get to have, for example a sausage roll and cheese and ham slice! These were served warm and were delicious. 

We found the staff to be helpful, and although there isn't a proper seating area, because it was quiet we were able to grab a couple of stools at the back of the bakery to enjoy our purchases. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, is an apartment building designed by Gaudi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for it's curved stone facade and chimneys on the roof. 

We found this to be the quietest of all the Gaudi sites we visited in Barcelona - perhaps because we went when they first opened on a Sunday? 

We did not spend long here (around 45 minutes) and personally we preferred the other Gaudi sites (although we did enjoy the attic and roof). 

If you are a Gaudi enthusiast, you should probably visit this place. If not, or if you are short of time, we would recommend that you prioritise other sites. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This skyscraper primarily houses offices for multiple businesses, but at the top has an indoor viewing platform open to the public for panoramic city views. 

To be honest, the views are not what earned this activity it's 5 out of 5 rating (they were nice, but there are loads of good views in Barcelona). What we really enjoyed was the extra activity that we paid for - Cloud Cities. 

This 'interactive artwork' is a 'walkable' (climbable) sculpture, suspended from the ceiling. This activity is not for the faint hearted, especially as some of the 5,000 nodes are see-through! We would also suggest that you need to be fairly fit and agile to complete this - and you probably shouldn't wear a dress to do so! 🤣

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Whilst in Barcelona, we were spoilt for choice of 100% gluten free restaurants. Of the ones we visited, this one seemed to be the best in terms of vegan options (which in turn gave us vegetarians more options too). We opted for a margarita pizza, and a vegan BBQ Chicken pizza (and asked to swap the vegan cheese for normal) and really enjoyed them. 

We also ordered a cheesecake, which admittedly wasn't to our taste, but it was beautifully presented! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and it's easy to see why! It is without a doubt the most beautiful concert hall we have ever seen, both inside and out!

You can book to see a concert here during the evenings, or during the day you can pay for either a guided or self guided tour. We opted for self guided, and although we weren't here long, were still wowed by how beautiful it was. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

It is free to enter Ciutadella Park and it's worth the visit for the magnificent fountain alone. We probably should have spent a bit more time exploring the park, but we were in a rush to get to our next stop. Inside the park is Barcelona zoo, and this does have an entry fee. Admittedly it was not the best zoo that we have ever been to, but we spent a couple of hours wandering around seeing the animals. We can imagine this would be a great place to visit for young families. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This is a great 100% gluten free bakery! From reading online, we believe it is owned by parents of coeliacs and there is also one more branch which is also 100% gluten free.

We experienced a bit of a language barrier here, so we struggled to find out exactly what products they had (our fault, we should improve our spanish!), but we really enjoyed our doughnuts and mini croissants (and we absolutely should have brought more of those!)

This bakery seemed to do lots of big cakes (and they looked beautiful!) and they have a large seating area to sit and enjoy your purchases.  

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Visiting this place was one of the highlights of our trip! 

Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and apparently is due to be completed by 2026. When we arrived and saw the scaffolding on the outside, we were not expecting great things. 

There is a large pond just across the road from the front of it which makes for some nice photos. When we visited we were one of the first to enter the temple, and it truly was a 'wow' moment. The stained glass windows were the most beautiful ones we'd seen, and they filled the room with colour. 

You can also pay extra to climb one of the towers, to get views out over Barcelona and a closer look at the outside of the temple. We opted for the tower on the Passion facade. The tower was accessed via a lift up, and then we gradually walked the narrow spiral staircase down. 

Visiting Sagrada Familia is a must do whilst in Barcelona!

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Messie Sin Gluten have two restaurants which are 100% gluten free. They have a vast menu, with loads of vegetarian options. We really enjoyed our pizzas, pasta and potato chips starter. Unfortunately we didn't have space for pudding, but there were plenty of options (including cakes!).

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This gothic style building is worth a quick visit, due to it's pretty stained glass windows. We opted for a tour, as it gave us access to additional areas such as the roof, which had lovely views out over Barcelona.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This cathedral is one of Barcelona's most important churches, as it is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona.

Personally we felt it was more impressive from the outside (which you can see for free) especially compared to similar buildings like La Sagrada Familia.

It is also worth noting that they are more strict on dress code than other churches in Barcelona - shoulders and knees must be covered. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This Gaudi site was one of the busier ones that we went to - especially given the size of it. Our photos outside were taken at around 7am in the morning - if you arrive during opening hours, you can expect queues of people in every direction. 

We booked the Gold tickets, which gave us a timed entry (via a queue of people with the same entry time) and access to some areas not available with the basic ticket. 

Casa Batllo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and we can see why - it is visually stunning both inside and out. We definitely recommend that you visit - just be prepared for crowds.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to gluten free bakeries! 

Admittedly, this one was probably our least favourite. It opened later than advertised (not great when you are on a tight schedule) and although the croissants were lovely, we weren't fans of the other items we purchased - perhaps we just picked badly?

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Port Vell is a historic harbour at the foot of La Rambla. We went down here for an early morning walk, and to see the Columbus Monument. This statue is said to be pointing towards America, but he is actually pointing in completely the wrong direction! 🤣

Later in the day many boat trips leave from this area, plus there is the aquarium and a big shopping centre here. But if like us you like a quiet walk, early morning is the perfect time to visit this place. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Let's be honest - we are not usually the 'fine dining' type. But this restaurant was 100% gluten free, with a naughty name - how could we not?! 🤣

Understandably, the service we received here was the best of all of the restaurants we ate at in Barcelona. It was also our most expensive meal, but in the grand scheme of taster menus we believe this one to be on the cheaper side. 

My Fucking Restaurant offered two taster menus, a meat version and a vegetarian version - we obviously went for the vegetarian. The photos below show all the food we received - most items were  small plates that we shared, but we certainly didn't leave feeling hungry!

We weren't particularly keen on the main courses, but loved the starters and dessert - and what we loved was that we got to try things that we wouldn't usually pick. 

We would definitely recommend that you try this restaurant - it's an experience that we certainly won't forget!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Sometimes when on holiday we overestimate how long things will take (much better than rushing!) and have a gap to fill. 

We found Aladdin's Lounge when looking for a cool looking bar on route from Montjuic to our dinner reservation, and it did not disappoint. It was late afternoon so the bar was quiet, but the staff were friendly and we enjoyed the surroundings and the drinks. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Montjuic Castle is a castle located at the top of Montjuic, with panoramic views over Barcelona and the sea. Although we enjoyed our visit to the castle, this was overshadowed by the cable car we used to get there. 

Personally, we feel the views from outside the castle are as good, if not better from outside of the castle. We would therefore recommend that you skip this one if you are short of time (unless you really like castles) and prioritise the cable car ride instead.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We only got this cable car as a mode of transport to visit Montjuic Castle (which you can also get to by road/walking) - but we are so glad that we did! In fact, we could argue that this is an activity in itself, and you wouldn't even need to visit the castle if you didn't want to!

We're not sure if it was the time of day that we went, but the cable cars weren't busy (in comparison to how many there were) and we were able to have a cabin to ourselves. The route goes from Parc de Montjuic directly to Montjuic Castle, and on the return route there is a stop at Mirador de l'Alcalde (which we didn't do, but there are some gardens / more views there). 

You can opt for a single or return journey, and to be honest, the views from the cable car were better than the ones from the castle! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This palace was one of Gaudi's first commissions, and as per the reviews we had read we found it to be much less busy than other Gaudi sites. 

Although definitely not high on our list of things to do in Barcelona, it still had some stand out features for us - particularly the colourful rooftop chimneys, the central hall and the underground stables. 

If you are a Gaudi enthusiast, you should probably visit this place. If not, or if you are short of time, we would recommend that you prioritise other sites. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Ady & Meg.

There are lots of panoramic views Barcelona - but this one you can visit for free!

The Carmel Bunkers are the remains of a Spanish Civil War-era anti-aircraft battery built in 1937 on Turo de la Rovira Hill. Today it is a free public space for people to enjoy the views, and they really are stunning. Much of the area is now covered with graffiti, but as we're sure you will agree, it certainly adds to the photos! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

It is arguably impossible to go to Barcelona and not see at least some of Gaudi's work. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of whimsical architecture and colour, and you could easily spend a few hours wandering around admiring its beauty.

Whilst you can explore the park on your own, we opted for a guided tour, as it gave access to parts of the park that you couldn't access via a normal ticket. 

Unfortunately the park was extremely busy on the day we went, and we don't believe that this can be remedied by going early (although locals are allowed entry into the park before tourists).  

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you are spoilt for choice of 100% gluten free restaurants, but in our opinion this one had the best gluten free pizza bases!

Like many restaurants in Barcelona, this one has several branches but this location is the one which is 100% gluten free. 

This is the only restaurant that we visited twice, but we did find that this place had fewer vegetarian options compared to other restaurants we visited (although as you can see from the photos, we certainly did not starve! 😍🤣)

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

There are many panoramic views to be seen in Barcelona - but this Basilica is located at the highest point, so is a must visit. The building's neo-gothic style makes it rather unusual compared to other churches in the city, and the views from the top are breathtaking. 

Beneath it is a theme park, which was not open on the day that we went, but you could absolutely pair this with your visit. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Parc del Laberint d'Horta is a pretty park - we did not plan to spend long here, as we were merely passing through on our walk up onto the hills and across to Tibidabo. But, we found many paths here were closed off (we assumed because of either landslides or work being done?) so ended up exploring more than we'd planned just trying to find another route! 🤣

Once out of the park and up onto the hills, we had stunning views out over Barcelona. Barcelona is very busy whenever you go, so it was so nice to have some peace and quiet - we literally only saw a handful of cyclists on our walk!

Our walk finished at Basilica del Sagrat Cor Tibidabo - which deserves it's own post 😍

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹