{"id":45349,"date":"2025-08-13T16:59:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linksboo.com\/ai-blog\/western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-4-record-barcelona-feat-jackpot\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T13:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:06:11","slug":"western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-4-record-barcelona-feat-jackpot","status":"publish","type":"ai-blog","link":"https:\/\/linksboo.com\/en\/travel\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-4-record-barcelona-feat-jackpot\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 4 of Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days Trip: Barcelona (feat. Jackpot)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery<\/p>\n

Travel Date: 2023.09.08 – 2023.09.18<\/p>\n

Destinations: Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery, OBBA corea bbq, Casa Batll\u00f3, Sagrada Familia, Restaurant Central Rambla 26 BARCELONA, Churreria<\/p>\n

Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days Trip Day 4<\/p>\n

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Started with a sunrise at sea!<\/p>\n

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Costa Esmeralda<\/p>\n

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Costa Esmeralda<\/p>\n

(The sea view is magnificent every day)<\/p>\n

The main dining hall was too crowded, so I tried another breakfast restaurant.<\/p>\n

This place had fewer options but was convenient because you could serve yourself.<\/p>\n

And even if you go early, it’s much more relaxed than the crowded main restaurant!<\/p>\n

Barcelona<\/a><\/h2>\n

Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery<\/h3>\n

08199 Montserrat, Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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The building you see as soon as you get off the bus.<\/p>\n

Inside, there are souvenir shops, restaurants, restrooms, etc.<\/p>\n

You can use the free restrooms here.<\/p>\n

The monastery is a bit further up!<\/p>\n

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As you follow the people up, you’ll see the monastery.<\/p>\n

The cliffs behind it almost look like sculptures.<\/p>\n

Maybe it’s just me lol<\/p>\n

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I wish Galaxy could do something about its wide-angle distortion…<\/p>\n

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This is the best photo I got.<\/p>\n

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Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery<\/p>\n

It’s famous for the Black Madonna statue.<\/p>\n

You can see it if you go to the front, but why didn’t I take a picture…?<\/p>\n

We only had a short time, so I just took a quick look and left.<\/p>\n

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The path to the Black Cross, which has a spectacular view.<\/p>\n

It takes about 15 minutes if you walk fast.<\/p>\n

Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery<\/p>\n

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The scenery is truly breathtaking.<\/p>\n

It’s like a vast land that opens up your mind.<\/p>\n

The monastery, the sky, and the buildings below are all magnificent.<\/p>\n

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Another hot spot.<\/p>\n

You can take a mini-train to the top of the mountain for another view.<\/p>\n

However, time was tight, and the guide recommended the Black Cross view.<\/p>\n

So I didn’t go to the very top.<\/p>\n

It’s a shame I didn’t have more time!<\/p>\n

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I also browsed the souvenir shop and bought a magnet, which is a must!<\/p>\n

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(Paid) train ride down.<\/p>\n

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The scenery from the train was also beautiful.<\/p>\n

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You said the guide takes good pictures \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n

OBBA corea bbq<\/h3>\n

C\/ de Nicaragua, 97, 08029 Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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OBBA corea bbq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lunch that day was at a Korean restaurant.<\/p>\n

I wonder why they gave it such a weird name \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

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Side dishes<\/p>\n

Yuzu salad, stir-fried kimchi, spinach, potato stir-fry.<\/p>\n

I remember the kimchi being unique, tasting like a mix between fresh and stir-fried kimchi.<\/p>\n

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OBBA corea bbq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The kimchi stew tasted like it was simmered with pork for a long time.<\/p>\n

It was oily and just my style.<\/p>\n

The kimchi was perfectly fermented and delicious, the best.<\/p>\n

It was very strong flavored, so older people might not like it?<\/p>\n

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The soy sauce bulgogi was also good, but a little salty.<\/p>\n

So it was perfect with rice.<\/p>\n

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They even gave us oranges for dessert! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n

\"Barcelona
Barcelona street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Casa Batll\u00f3<\/h3>\n

Pg. de Gr\u00e0cia, 43, 08007 Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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Casa Batll\u00f3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(Galaxy… *cough cough*)<\/p>\n

Casa Batll\u00f3 is famous for its architecture designed by Gaud\u00ed.<\/p>\n

I didn’t go inside, just looked from the outside.<\/p>\n

I didn’t fully grasp how amazing it was, but<\/p>\n

the fact that it was designed breaking conventions was impressive.<\/p>\n

I went to Casa Mil\u00e0 too, but why are there no pictures…?<\/p>\n

Sagrada Familia<\/h3>\n

C\/ de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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This is also an unfinished church designed by Gaud\u00ed.<\/p>\n

So it looks like a construction site… (surprised)<\/p>\n

(European buildings seem to undergo a lot of renovation… I thought.)<\/p>\n

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Sagrada Familia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zoomed-in shot and back view.<\/p>\n

\"Barcelona\"
Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I wondered if I should eat here before trying Five Guys.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Souvenir shop.<\/p>\n

I’m not interested in soccer, so I don’t know who this is.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Found sunglasses I liked.<\/p>\n

Should have bought them!<\/p>\n

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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona street art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The street art is incredible.<\/p>\n

If you tip them, they do some kind of performance.<\/p>\n

The woman covered in gold paint, I genuinely couldn’t tell if she was human or a statue.<\/p>\n

What is this…? I wondered, then saw someone put a coin in and realized.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Free time.<\/p>\n

I didn’t want to go far and was thirsty, so I just sat at an open restaurant nearby.<\/p>\n

Restaurant Central Rambla 26 BARCELONA<\/h3>\n

La Rambla, 26, 08002 Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Restaurant Central Rambla 26 BARCELONA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Restaurant Central Rambla 26 BARCELONA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beer 14 euros<\/p>\n

Cocktail 25 euros<\/p>\n

The cocktails are ridiculously expensive, but they are also huge.<\/p>\n

Still, 35,000 won is too much…<\/p>\n

Anyway, I couldn’t find the restaurant’s name because it’s a street vendor.<\/p>\n

Please refer to the receipt…<\/p>\n

It seems like there’s a main branch elsewhere and this is operated separately.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona souvenir shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona souvenir shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona souvenir shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Barcelona souvenir shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also visited a souvenir shop, and as expected, Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n

There were a lot of soccer-related items.<\/p>\n

I bought a baseball cap with Barcelona<\/a> on it.<\/p>\n

But I bought it in a hurry because time was short, so the size is wrong ^^\u314b<\/p>\n

When I wear it again in Korea, it’s too tight for my head.<\/p>\n

Looking for someone to take the hat, it’s a really pretty navy color.<\/p>\n

Xurreria<\/h3>\n

Baixos, Carrer dels Banys Nous, 8, 08002 Barcelona<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

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Churreria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Churreria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The churros at Churreria are absolutely amazing.<\/p>\n

It’s a bit far from the square, so someone bought them for me.<\/p>\n

I don’t usually like churros, but these were incredibly delicious.<\/p>\n

I’m still thinking about them, they were that good.<\/p>\n

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Costa Esmeralda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tour finished, back on board.<\/p>\n

The photo is of the Chinese film festival screening room.<\/p>\n

I’ve never watched anything because I can’t understand Chinese or English.<\/p>\n

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The course meal that day was not great, except for the 3rd dish (cheese gratin) and the 7th dish (mille-feuille) \u3160<\/p>\n

But I wasn’t hungry because I filled up on churros etc.<\/p>\n

Costa Esmeralda<\/p>\n

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Costa Esmeralda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you kidding me~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n

I was bored on the ship, so I casually played every evening, and suddenly hit the jackpot;<\/p>\n

It wasn’t a grand prize, but a major one, winning 1,290.74 euros! (About 1.8 million won!)<\/p>\n

I was so excited. A passing waiter congratulated me and took a picture.<\/p>\n

They wouldn’t let me leave my seat, and the screen froze like that.<\/p>\n

Someone who seemed like a casino manager came and assisted me.<\/p>\n

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They gave me a slip like this, and I received my winnings at the counter. \u314e!!!<\/p>\n

The jackpot was great, but I felt incredibly happy because I wondered when I would ever have such an experience in my life.<\/p>\n

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Costa Esmeralda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I bought a drink right away because I was in a good mood?<\/p>\n

Costa Esmeralda<\/p>\n

Finished the night with a “Fake Lunomas” performance.<\/p>\n

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