Tapas, vermouth and the Boqueria market

Eating is one of Barcelona's great pleasures, and you don't need a fancy restaurant to do it well. The trick is to graze: hop between tapas bars ordering a couple of plates and a drink at each, the way locals do. The famous Boqueria market off La Rambla is a feast for the eyes, though the stalls deeper in the neighbourhoods are better value. A guided tapas tour is a fun way to learn the ropes, or follow our pointers and explore on your own. One rule: avoid anything directly on La Rambla, where you pay double for half the quality.