Spain > The artistic Parc Güell

It’s already the last day. After breakfast, I leave my suitcase at the hotel’s luggage storage and walk toward Plaça de Catalunya. I take the tourist bus to Casa Milà. In a small bookstore, I browse books about Gaudí and Dalí and buy a book about the artist. I continue by bus to Parc Güell, just outside the city center. From the bus stop, it’s about a 500-meter walk uphill to the park, which is situated against the hillside. At the entrance, the distinctive gatehouse designed by Gaudí is immediately visible.

Spain - The colorful dragon Python guards Parc Guell

On the access staircase sits the dragon Python, gilded with mosaic—the guardian of the park. Gaudí worked on various columned galleries in the park. The columns resemble tree trunks and roots. Above the columns is Gaudí’s famous bench. Stretching over 100 meters, he designed a winding bench completely covered with his characteristic mosaic tiles. Of course, I take a moment to sit on this special bench. It’s a good thing it’s so large, because I am certainly not alone here. Through the higher parts of the park, I walk to the viewpoint at the three crosses. From here, I have a beautiful view over sunny Barcelona. Back at the bus, I take the red route again to the final stop at Plaça de Catalunya. I walk along the Ramblas for the last time toward my hotel. Before picking up my suitcase, I order a drink at Plaça Reial. Then my city trip to Barcelona comes to an end. At the hotel, I retrieve my suitcase and walk back to Plaça de Catalunya. I take the Aerobus to the airport. At half past six, I board the EasyJet flight to Amsterdam. After two hours, I land at Schiphol Airport. Unfortunately, my luggage is delayed. Three EasyJet flights landed at the same time, which caused some problems. After twenty minutes of waiting, my suitcase appears on the baggage belt. Jan is already waiting and drives me home.