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Cruise Ports: Barcelona Highlights

When the Disney Magic heads to Europe for some Mediterranean fun, it typically ports in the city of Barcelona, Spain.  A lot of people choose to add a few days pre or post cruise in this lovely city to help fight jet lag and get a little extra touring time.  I chose to add my days pre-cruise so when I landed at the airport I was able to hit the ground running to see as much of the city as possible. Barcelona is a city full of rich history, culture and gorgeous architecture.  So where can you even begin?  Here are a few of my favorite things from my trip. 1. Tapas! Spanish cuisine is known for sangria (alcoholic punch), paella (traditional rice dish), and tapas!  If you have time, I suggest seeking out all three, but if there's only time for one meal, I do suggest tapas.  Why? Tapas are small plates with a variety of appetizers or snacks- so you can try a lot and really get a feel for Spanish Cusine.  Tapas restaurants often serve sangria and can have paella on the menu as wel