Barcelona | The Best Way to Experience the City!

We spent four days in Barcelona on a city break.
We visited for work, pleasure and also to see if potentially, Barcelona could be our next destination after Tenerife!
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Timeline:
- 0:00: AirBnB Apartment Tour
- 5:00: Lunch at Honest Greens
- 9:24: Yego Electric Scooter!
- 14:35: Barcelona's Beach
- 16: 05: Monika's First Ride on the Yego Scooter
- 18:20: Ride to La Sagrada Familia
- 21:40: Evening Ride and Walk in the Gothic Quarter
- 23:41: Dinner at home and a British Herald Motorbike
- 26:00: Walk Around the Christmas Market and La Rambla
- 33:40: Bornet Cocktail Bar and Drinks
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Accommodation:
Deco Apartments (on Air BnB), C/Pescateria no.1 Bajos, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08003, Spain.
We paid £250 for three nights and the location is superb; in the Gothic Quarter and a 10-15 minute walk to Barceloneta Beach.
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Electric Scooter Rental:
www.rideyego.com
This is so easy to use; just download the Yego app the day before you visit Barcelona and you will have instant access to any of the electric Vespa - style green scooters. The app will show you where the nearest scooter is and there is no deposit to pay, you just click on the scooter you want and the backbone pops open with the helmets and you ride off. No keys- nothing.
Plus- you don’t need a motorcycle license, you just need a car driving license to enjoy them!
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Locations:
Barcelona
Out accommodation was in the Gothic Quarter
Lunch Spot (eating outside): Honest Greens, Pla de Palau, 11, 08003 Barcelona
Beach Spot: all the way along, from Platja de la Barcelona, Barceloneta Beach, Llevant Beach…
La Sagrada Familia (Basílica de la Sagrada Família)
Christmas Market Spot: right infront of Cathedral of Barcelona
Evening Drinks: Bornet, Carrer de la Barra de Ferro, 3, 08003 Barcelona (we had the speciality drink: Totoro (Vermut Negre, Tonica Matcha and orange peel)
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- Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
Woodblock Print: Ennio Mano
The Slow Life is Good: Ryan Freeman
Cramp Blues: John Runefelt
Sailing: Gary the Canary
Beauty in the Mundane: Bird of Figment
Strolling with You: John Runefelt
Just Groovin: John Runefelt
Outdoor Caroling: The Devil’s Sway
Jazz Bars: Dusty Decks
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#Barcelona #sagradafamilia #freddiedobbs

[@carlosvictor8679]

me thinks monica deserves a wage rise for her explendid work a camerawoman !:-)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Carlos- just shown this to Monika🙂📹

[@daviddelgaizo1273]

Along with everything else, love the 649 Persol sunglasses!

[@paulbarlow3185]

Having worked there for a while Barcelona is definitely my favourite city....anywhere. Anyone going there for a holiday, it has everything, beaches, architecture, restaurants, to suit everyone. Best of all La Sagrada Familia is the most incredible building I've ever seen and the inside is just as spectacular and well worth a visit. I am so jealous.😀. Great video..... as usual. Thanks for posting Freddie. 👍

[@melvinsmith4213]

I love Barcelona!!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

So do I!🙂❤️👌🏻

[@niallmurray9725]

You sir are living the dream. Great channel. Visited Barcelona about 15 years ago, remember wandering the Gothic Quarter and the main square of las Ramblas… what a great city to visit! Time to go back soon after watching this 🙂 the scooters are a great idea too. Beep beep 🛵

[@decayintheuk]

never been to the B but that was informative on many levels and now I'm thinking you guys are having wayyy too much fun. p.s. life in blighty is a continuing nightmare, don't bother rushing back

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed the video- it is one if the most fun winters we’ve had!🙂 Ahhhhh I know- I’ve been hearing a few bits in the news and it does sound like it’s vest for us to stay away for now🇬🇧

[@marksmithson7266]

Glad you like my home city. Some great riding routes too for when you are next in town with the Bonnie without having to venture too far.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahh that’s great to know- I was wondering this!🙂🤘🏻🏍

[@TANOSHII1]

This episode just reminded me of Dickie Greenleaf / The Talented Mr Ripley (film)......he also loved Jazz , scooters and the Café culture :)

[@alankirby7434]

One of my favourite cities in Spain. Electric scooters looked great. I did a couple of electric bike tours last time I was there, 2 wheels a great way to see a city.

[@Shinysideup]

Last time I was in Barcelona was almost 20 years go, think I need to revisit,

[@OneStrokeTwin]

Great to see Monica getting some screen time in this video. Great idea with the scooter hire

[@wiffwaff4509]

It brought back happy memories.Thanks.

[@CCallieeerr]

Your natural funny man!! love your characrer and how you show the world our beloved city. Thankyouuuu 🥰

[@dereklee9972]

Freddie, I'm a new subscriber and just wanna say I love your vlogs! There's a bit of everything in them, bikes, lifestyle, destinations....and the way you present is fantastic...big thanks to you and Monica for taking us along for the ride!

[@kyryloyehortsev5240]

Absolutely brilliant video, Freddie and Monica, please keep it up! I have so much fun watching your vlogs, so joyful, so informative, and all of that comes with bikes and food and coffee, couldn’t have been better! Hoping to visit Barcelona in a week time too 🙌

[@matthewallison4464]

Another fantastic video from both of you. Especially like the opening scene, very well put together! Barcelona looks fantastic for a winter getaway!

[@MarkJackson-eb4kf]

Loved the electric scooters, will definitely try those out when we visit Barcelona next. Another brilliant video Freddie and Monika, I think I enjoy watching your videos more than than anything on the TV at the moment, please keep it up, you are fast becoming my go to travel guides.

[@smrangers22]

I know barcelona is a great place to visit !!!!! been there lots of times working , i drive tour buses and tourist buses etc etc . ENJOY !! TRY the champagne bar area !

[@FreddieDobbs]

Fantastic- the facilitator of good times!😀👌🏻🚎 Thanks very much Stephen!🙂

[@stevieaki4003]

Liking all your videos Freddie. Love it how every scene has some reference to Monica...then she appears smiling away. Great chemistry

[@mikepopelka2349]

Wow! Great, great video! I'm now thinking Barcelona is much more than I have ever imagined. Thanks for a great tour.

[@pepinosubaru]

OOH I M HAPPY YOU ARE IN BARCELONA. Your videos always amazing!! Thank for your job

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much!🙂🙌🏻. We absolutely LOVED Barcelona!

[@mmorlan1481]

I wish you both great fun and great success in 2022. And Id like to extend my sincere gratitude for the many superb videos you have produced ,that have added a little more much needed colour to my 2021.

[@drbhaskardas25]

Thanks Freddie and Monika for the wonderful video. Life in Barcelona is awesome ..just awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you very much. 👍✌️🍫🍫

[@philedwards2679]

Thanks for sharing Freddie, I've never been to Barcelona and watching your video is the next best thing. Entertaining as always. Thanks again 👍😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, Phil!🙂

[@michaelclarke3684]

Great as usual, merry Christmas to you and Monica, looking forward to more of your videos in the new year

[@cc3111]

Visited Barcelona for the Catalunya Moto GP a couple of years ago and was well worth a visit, a fantastic City. If you guys do decide to go again, take in the atmosphere, passion, love and sheer exhilaration of the Moto GP. Take care and happy travels guys.

[@eugenestruthers9182]

Awesome channel. Great honest content. I like how you approach a subject in a laid back charm way. I hope you both do more blogs of Barcelona - it suites your personalities.

[@johnrussell616]

You guys are having way too much fun!!. Excellent.

[@newmotorcycleguy]

i love Barcelona! and as a vegan there is tons of places to eat. my bike license update. thoery now passed. DAS for Feb booked. thinking of not getting the Mutt and straight to a street twin 900 :) really enjoying your vids

[@FreddieDobbs]

You’re so right- so many veggie places to eat! Congrats on passing your test!😀🤘🏻🏍 I think that’s a good idea- you’ll pass in no time and the Street Twin will be perfect!👌🏻👌🏻

[@Alex-io6ky]

jealous ..Need to escape Australia asap , thxs again Monica for amazing filming …truly you have talent

[@gorferg]

Great video as usual, thanks for an entertaining time in 2021, Merry Christmas to you both.

[@garthmccarthy4572]

You guys are so entertaining :) Thank you for beautiful content as usual!

[@Lukeltw]

Heading to there now, i am watching this at the airport, your video makes us so excited

[@foufdog]

Another awesome video guys and I always have a laugh as you remind me of myself so much 🤣 when you walk of the wrong way etc 😂 so genuine you two are that's what makes it 👌 the electric vespa copies look wicked fun 👏👏

[@richardmcdougall233]

Yet another class video Freddie and Monica. Channel superb. 👌

[@PikeCisco]

Best video since you left England. Great fun and nice to see more of Monica. Those mopeds look so cool.

[@HONMONSTER]

Great video you two. Great city Barcelona is one of my favorite cities ever. You have the city and by the sea all in one place Like all the different quarters the city has a got a great vibe. Next time I'm there must get one of those scooters. Thanks for all the information you provided

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it! Barcelona really does have everything🙂👌🏻👌🏻

[@gdfggggg]

I really enjoyed that Freddie. I've been to Barcelona and it's one of my favourite cities, so much to see and do. The electric bike looks like a great idea. Such a chilled vibe there despite the hustle and bustle. Can't wait to go back again now. I think this one has to be my favourite vlog of yours. The editing and filming is top notch nowadays. I almost felt like I was sat in that bar with you at the end enjoying a beer and having a laugh. Cheers

[@philbane2069]

Great video guys as always looking forward to next one, and merry Christmas to you and Monica

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Jason!🙂

[@inkeelvalx3602]

Tremendous stuff Freddie, stuck in the howling cold of omicron island better known as the uk - cheered me up no end. Great to see you two enjoying Barcelona, the yego bikes look great fun salud!👍

[@amateurel4129]

Wow Freddie and Mon! A great video and such a cool city! Great video

[@davidhall370]

Best vlog to date sir. 👍

[@karenwiltshire4311]

Wow your videos are getting better and better, never been to Barcelona love the video and really interesting re the scooter app so easy and great way to buzz around the city have fun 🤩

[@terrysams8299]

Hi Freddy and Monica I’m in Gran Canaria for the Christmas break and decided to get on the ferry and check out some of your destinations in Tenerife . A real treat nice glass of wine on a sunny balcony watching your vlog

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great video and travel blog Freddie, and a brilliant advert for the city, fabulous location to stay, not sure about that chai latte!,

[@taichung465]

Such a wonderful video, well done! My wife and I visited Barcelona with another couple back in 2015. We stayed near the Ramblas and the street noise kept us up all night! Nevertheless it was one of the most enjoyable trips we'd ever taken to Europe and we hope we can go back soon. Back then, there was no electric scooter for online hire, so we always traveled by underground metro. But it was a fun experience and it allowed us to see more of the every-day city. The Sagrada Familia, Parka Guell, the Picasso museum and all the Gaudi designed buildings are absolutely memorable. The only bad memory was our friend's wife nearly having her purse pickpocketed while walking down the Ramblas.

[@miguelangel5914]

Beautiful video, thanks.

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Freddie and Monika....

[@warty5007]

Brilliant video Monica/Freddie 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@darrenmcallister1307]

Fantastic video of Barcelona, still yet to visit!! I was laughing so hard when you were told off for blocking the view of the Chihuahua!! Great quality entertaining video as always!!

[@roberthardy2013]

I’m not a bike rider but those scooters look WAY cool - great mini travel vlog you two and a great place!

[@greerbox]

That was great Freddie. Last time Edward and I were at La Grada Familia is was smothered in scaffolding. Great to see it emerging into life. Loved the scooters and Monika looked like she was having fun. That ABB looked great. Might have to start an additional Lyst 😂

[@orioldts3207]

Really enjoyed watching this as a local!

[@TimeTravelWalk]

Love your channel! Always looking forward to a new video by you! : 0

[@rusnepranciulyte9196]

❤️ Great video and great city!👌🏽

[@robertg9496]

I am glad that you consider spending time in Barcelona, ​​surely you will have a lot of material for your videos, think that in Catalonia we have different landscapes and climates, and something very important, a lot of motorcycle culture. 🏍Greetings

[@ontheup1]

Wow how good are you two at vlogging ...keep them coming guys

[@kim007250]

Classy production as ever.

[@sahara1405]

Great vlog, thanks.

[@paulmcneill2666]

Great tips . Thanks 🙏

[@garethjones6672]

Superb episode 👍

[@aquacatgaming8372]

Love your videos, Monica, you have an excellent skill to put together great pictures, easy to watch, skillful editing 😀 Love the music you choose, great style. Just don't know what that tall chap is doing there so much 🍏

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve shared this with Monika!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🤣

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Your background music selections are always excellent

[@kernow..exp.]

Great to see you on a scooter Freddie we've been riding scooters for the last 25 years m8

[@chachacharw5224]

Your reaction to the chai latte was very funny ☕️ great video again you two 😃

[@FreddieDobbs]

Glad you enjoyed it!😆. I think I “quite” like matcha chai latte now- but I’m still not 100% sure

[@pepmarshall7516]

Oh, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@billconnor103]

Freddie I think you put out the best videos and music love watching your channel bill near durham in the uk

[@pepmarshall7516]

Brilliant. What a laugh 😂 👍🏻

[@erosqing]

Beautiful video Freddie, I like your content. Unfortunately, what for you has been super comfortable implies that Barcelona is one of the most gentrified cities in Spain. The people who live and work here have to move from the city center due to the higher price of apartments, since most of them are used for tourist apartments such as those in El Born. And if we want to live in central areas we have to mortgage ourselves for life. The essence of what this city really is will be lost more and more and only what they want to sell you will remain. Meanwhile...enjoy.

[@crumblymal8479]

Better than London a sublime city luv it you definitely need a decent amount of time to see all it has to offer in a relaxed way luv the pod guys look forward to the next one .Have a wonderful Christmas and new year cheers : )

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much and have a great Christmas!🙂🎅🏼

[@ManicomioSangrento]

Barcelona is a heaven

[@watster]

One of my absolute favourite places! Believe it or not, but 15-ish years ago, we rented an apartment two blocks from your place, on Carrer de la Duana. Awesome neighbourhood. Got to try out that rental service on out next trip. Looked great!

[@FreddieDobbs]

No way! I see why you chose that location👌🏻👌🏻 It’s probably my favourite city❤️👌🏻

[@ndres839]

I went to Barcelona in 2011 to attend a motorbike mechanic course, It remembed me that time

[@oblahdes]

The chai latte scene was priceless , I would've done the unmentionable🤮. Broccoli in my rice is as far as I go . Barcelona itself eluded me, Gerona, Lloret del Mar and Palamos I'd been to in the 80s. This trip caught me off guard Tenerife and suddenly main land Spain the fun never stops.

[@cnichoyt]

Great idea the ebikes! Brave with the chai latte!

[@montalvoandres]

Please Freddie! Do not block the Chihuahuas haha love it! And the scooters, what a brilliant idea! So easy and simple. Thanks for the trip to Barcelona you guys! Good night or good morning! :-) Cheerios!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

beautiful city and this the perfect way to get around, hired normal scooters in Rome and they were perfect did the same in Athens. Not sure about hiring electric not really thought about. Great movie enjoyed watching it

[@planesplanes844]

Hi Freddie and Monica, this is another lovely vlog! My wife and I were quite disappointed by you choosing a chocolate cookie from that bakery given all the amazing looking confections in the quick shot you gave us. I said to my wife, “Freddie owes us fans a more exciting pick than that!” Kidding, of course. We look forward to the next episode. And yes, Monica occasionally joking around in the background is great!!

[@backontwowheels9469]

You find those scooters in quite a few cities now, I used them in Groningen (Holland) and the beauty there is that you do not need a licence and you can ride them in the bicycle lanes. Barcelona, very nice city. Next time buy two biscuits, one for the dog 😂 Enjoy Ian Back on Two Wheels

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for sharing this Ian- I’m delighted to hear other European cities are doing the same! And using them in the bicycle lanes- great idea! I really hope this catches on in the UK

[@DiscoFang]

Please don't feed a dog you don't know biscuits. Chocolate is toxic for dogs - theobromine. Sugar can also cause vomiting and diarrhea or just discomfort.

[@Santi_Mancini]

Green parrots are an issue in many Spanish cities. Actually they were initially brought as pets from tropical countries and their owners just freed them and they reproduce very quickly. In Barcelona, in Las Ramblas, the city authorities had to organise a massive “cleaning” because they make such a noise that neighbours couldn’t sleep…

[@metalmonster34]

🎶Beauty in the Mundane🎵 ☺️

[@barriekeegan1426]

Barcelona you make it look really nice but not my place as Tenerife though glad to see your other half getting involved with it as well and enjoying herself once again great stunning work and entertaining as well people this great work

[@davidviner5783]

Great vid. Well made and entertaining. Dogs cant metabolize chocolate, so you did the right thing!

[@Theophilus1968]

Hello from rainy Washington. Brilliant! Good times. Thanks for sharing 👌.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve got my fingers crossed for some good weather for you over Christmas!🙂🎅🏼

[@Theophilus1968]

@@FreddieDobbs thanks Mate. My Moto Guzzi looks lonely in the garage 😉.

[@lucasplays9037]

Great Video best City

[@raptuspl]

While in Barcelona you should definatelly visit Girona. For me it is a hidden gem with less crowded streets, amazing food and restaurants and great location. I have been there cycling but you should also have fun on a motorbike ;)

[@TheDroghedaBellRinger]

Merry Christmas Freddy and Monica.....My son said "dad leave a message for Freddy"...so here we are...be safe and have a great festive break

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Dal, Merry Christmas to both your son and you!🙂

[@shakenharem1755]

So entertaining, the best video yet. Get Monika some baubles, Freddie. LOL :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@raymondhumphreys5122]

Happy Xmas to you both. Got a feeling your channel will just grow and grow Ray from Uk

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Ray!🙂

[@andrewbyatt349]

Wonderful introduction to a city I've never been to - but want very much to visit now. A great idea for bike rental which I shall be suggesting to the powers that be here in Edinburgh. Fantastic to see more of beautiful Monika too. She grounds you and allows interest from people who may not be so keen on bikes! I'm following your adventures as and when they appear! Because of your video I recently dropped in on the Bike Shed in London whilst down visiting my daughter. It's just as cool as you described it! Wish I was twenty years younger and could take the adventurous leap you have both embarked upon. I've always dreamt of riding a bike from Scotland to Santorini. Perhaps your inspiration will push me to make my dream come true one day?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Andrew and really appreciate the comment re Monika🙂 I’m delighted you enjoyed the Bike Shed- still my favourite biker spot👌🏻👌🏻 Scotland to Santorini- that would be an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!!😀🏍

[@eddiemizen3703]

Loving the intro music 🎶

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Eddie!🙂

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Barca was on my list of places to go between christmas and new year but new covid restrictions put that to bed, But thanks for the vlog looks an amazing place and i think yes it should be on your list for next year, All the best.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhh it’s so depressing- I’m hearing of so many holidays being cancelled! Best of luck for next year!🙂

[@simonnlaroche5438]

Exceptional quality video. Well presented and filmed/edited and of course really informative content. Well done!! If you ever make it to Lisbon, give me a shout...

[@rumblebumble1196]

and as if by magic "Freddie pulls it off on an electric Vespa" what a cracking video.... Broccoli coffee 🤣🤣 it may catch on!

[@tnetroP]

The Herald 125 hasn't been taxed since May 2018. So it's probably been over there a while.

[@joshparkey2018]

I’ve been to Barcelona, it’s a beautiful city

[@willgarrod9907]

Good one Freddie, at last a motorcycle biased KZbinr my wife likes to watch as well. Means I get to watch you on the big tv rather than squinting at my iPhone😉 Great video again thanks.

[@MrWalter2202]

I am so happy to see, that you really enjoyed your stay here. But of course it is, as always: holiday feeling makes things easier and this is actually very good. It seemed to me very funny to hear you saying, that tourist taxes obviously are spend for cleaning etc., as cleaning is unfortunately not the biggest skill of the city and his inhabitants. You were very happy during your stay, but of course it is also due to the fact, that much less people are moving around there. Throwing garbage on the ground, wherever people move, is unfortunately totally normal here. Nice greetings from Barcelona!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much for this insight Walter- really interesting and appreciated!🙂 I had wondered how much quieter it was now compared to pre-covid

[@michaelfraser5723]

CCTV HEAVEN