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Barcelona Layover: Climb, Swim, Then Dinner in the Gothic Quarter

Headed to Sharma Climbing Barcelona for an hour or two of climbing. Walked from there to Banys del Fòrum for a swim in the Mediterranean. Took the train into the old city and had dinner at Las Caracoles, where the dry-aged steak was awesome—next time the roasted chicken.

By John McNeill · Aug 31

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  1. Stop 1

    Sharma Climbing Barcelona

    C/ del Marroc, 204, Poblenou. One of Barcelona’s largest indoor climbing centers.

    Chris Sharma’s own climbing gym in Poblenou with bouldering, auto-belays, lead routes, and a full training area. Massive facility with constant resets and a bar for post-session beers.

    See the place

  2. Stop 2

    Banys del Fòrum

    Parc del Fòrum, Sant Martí. Accessible by metro L4 Maresme/Fòrum.

    Open-air seawater bathing area right on the Mediterranean at Parc del Fòrum. Concrete platforms and stairs lead straight into calm salt water—free, local, and no sand.

    See the place

  3. Stop 3

    Los Caracoles

    Carrer dels Escudellers, 14, Barri Gòtic. Second-oldest restaurant in Barcelona, still family-run.

    Historic 1835 tavern in the Gothic Quarter serving Catalan classics from a coal-fired kitchen. Famous for snails, rotisserie chicken, and hearty plates like dry-aged steak.

    See the place

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