In a nutshell

Thanks to the genius of Gaudi, a forest, a mountain and the Mediterranean Sea have sprung up in the center of Barcelona. Don't believe it? With an exclusive Costa guide, discover how the artist transformed glimpses of Catalan nature into works of art, as you wander between the tree-columns of the Sagrada Família, under the caves and snowy peaks of Casa Milà and through the shapes of Casa Batlló.

Main stops

Sagrada Família: Nativity and Passion facades; internal visit
Casa Milà: external visit
Walking tour on the Passeig de Gràcia
Casa Batlló: panoramic visit

The programme

Your plunge into nature reinterpreted as art by Gaudí can only begin at the Sagrada Família, his greatest masterpiece.
What does it remind you of? Your exclusive Costa guide has the answer: it's a forest that has been growing for nearly 100 years.
Take a closer look: do you see the animals on the Nativity facade? Chameleons and doves in flight, but also two enormous turtles, symbols of land and sea.
Inside, the illusion continues: the columns are like tall trees with branches that are intertwined with the sculpted faces, while the colors of the windows evoke those of sunrise and sunset. It is Gaudi's homage to the views from the mountain of Montserrat, and in the Salnitre cave.
As you move to a different area of the city, the natural scenery changes with you. At Casa Milà, you'll find yourself in front of a mountain range with cave-like windows, iron decorations that look like brambles, and a roof as white as the snowy peaks. This is why the people of Barcelona call it "La Pedrera", or the quarry!
If you're missing the sea, you'll find it on the facade of Casa Batllò, whose colors and sinuous lines echo the waves of the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, snoozing on the roof you'll find...well, you tell us!

Good to know

This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.
Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.
Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to safeguard your health and comply with regulations and the safety protocol.