When a city becomes more to you than just a place you’ve visited, you know this will always be a home to your heart. Barcelona has changed me in ways I’d never imagined. It’s become the root of my happiness, the source of my energy and the place where I’ve made sense of the most important things in my life.
Barcelona is the place that I’ve returned only to live the purest version of myself. A city that has character, that speaks to its people and makes them glow like no other. When asked if Barcelona were to be a gender, which one it would be, I answered it would definitely be a woman. Strong, independent, alive, inspiring, expressive, and beautiful inside and out. She takes people under her wings, welcomes them, brings them together, and makes them part of memories that they’ll always keep at heart.
Your favorite city says a lot about your character. Cities represent people, they shape them into a certain way of living. They take them under a spell, a kind of safe haven, where everything seems to be just fine. Barcelona is my sweet escape, the place I’ll return to unravel thoughts and feelings that seem to be locked away in any other place. Barcelona helps me understand my true self, and where I come to terms with who I really am.
Not only do I think of Barcelona as my healing well, but also a city with so much quality of life. Reasons to love Barcelona:
- The architecture. Barcelona is home to so many incredible artists. Just stroll around the Gothic Quarter or step into Sagrada Familia, you’ll know!
- The food. I’ve been to Barcelona so many times now but have still probably not been to half of the restaurants it offers. Every place you eat at is so unique it its own way.
- The people. You see smiles everywhere, music is playing in the streets, people respect each other and welcome you.
- The beach/port. Walking on Barceloneta after a night out lets you soak in the sun of a new day, gives you energy and just utterly makes you happy.
- The sunsets. Never in my life have I seen such beautiful sunsets as in Barcelona. Right after golden hour, the sky is painted in such a way that makes you dream in watercolors.
- The glow. Barcelona makes you glow. Your skin, your hair, your heart.
- The incredible views. There are so many places where you can see the city from above. Rooftop bars, Palau Nacional roof terrace, Las Arenas rooftop, Park Guell, and so many more.
- The endless possibilities. Barcelona makes you not want to go to sleep anymore, as every day and night offers infinite adventures.
Barcelona forever has my heart. Which city has yours?
Love always,
Joana
Joana Serein 