5 routes across 2 cities, curated by 2 local creators. Every route opens directly in Google Maps.
A curated walk through Barcelona's design scene — independent clothing boutiques, architect-approved coffee shops, quiet bookshops, and the modern art museums worth the detour. For travellers who notice the details.
Maria
Moved to Barcelona, Spain
Pull up a stool at SlowMov while the espresso machine hums a rhythm to the waking neighborhood. Spend the morning getting lost in the plaza-hopping streets of Gràcia, stopping for a tiramisu-inspired coffee at Nabucco. Finish in the shade of a quiet square, watching the local life unfold with a cup from Cafeteria Salvatge.
Nane
Traveled to Barcelona
Start with a cold brew at Skye coffee corner, hidden inside a former industrial warehouse that feels like a secret. Meander through the quiet, leafy streets of Poblenou, grabbing a quick pastry at Barbara Bakery before the lunch rush hits. End with a sunset pour-over at Abyss Coffee Roasters, feeling the sea breeze roll in from the nearby coast.
Begin at Kiosco de Ideas, where the smell of old books and fresh espresso meet in the narrowest alleys. Wander past the heavy stone walls of the Gothic Quarter, ducking into SIP to escape the midday heat with something cold. End your circuit in El Born at Hidden Coffee Roasters, sitting on the terrace as the shadows stretch across the cobblestones.
Start with a pour-over at Jaç Hi-fi before the city wakes up, then drift through the grid of Eixample where every corner smells like freshly roasted beans. Find a quiet window seat at ALFAR for a buttery medialuna and a flat white that actually has character. End the morning watching the light hit the modernist facades with a second coffee in hand.
