Thank you for joining the adventure: you're about to start an exciting journey full of surprises!
TO
ENSURE
A SMOOTH EXPERIENCE,
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Your team will remain the same until the end of the game. Stay together!
A colour has been assigned to your team with a wristband. Please, keep it until the end!
Don’t take much with you: all material is provided along the way.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and warm jacket.
HOW TO WIN POINTS YOUR ITINERARY
Following your itinerary It is detailed in next pages. You will have 4 indoor stops on the way, with 4 challenges to undertake.
Each Challenge will give you points, awarded by the Instructor / Chief of each activity.
Points depend on the result you provide (40%), photo callenges (30%), but also on: respecting timings (30%).
The final score and the winning team will only be revealed once all teams have completed their journey: you can't guess it before!
In this roadbook, you have an itinerary to follow You can't skip a stop or change the order of the stops!
While going from one challenge to another, you will find hosts on the way (dressed in black with red scarves and cap). If any assistance is needed, reach out to them but don’t expect them to give up clues!
Timing is also important during this activity: arriving late at a Challenge will be penalised!
Be aware of your environment, observe well the surroundings while walking but please do not leave the indicated itinerary to search for objects or clues: They are always on the designated route. If you have missed a clue, you’re not allowed to come back to search for it again.
RULES FOR THE PHOTO CHALLENGE
This Challenge is to gain extra points but is only possible if you have enough time.
DO NOT arrive late to the next stop or leave the indicated itinerary for a picture: you will lose many more points than the ones gained with a photo!
• The photos are ALL to be taken with the same phone.
• Pictures are to be sent to the Whatsapp number hereunder, indicating the team number.
• Please contact the Whatsapp Chat indicating your team number on your way to the starting point.
• Please only send 1 picture for each challenge listed on the right side of this page: send us the best one! ��
• Any team photo that doesn't match the description OBVIOUSLY, will not count.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GAIN SOME EXTRA POINTS?
They could make the difference and lift your team onto the podium!
Whether it’s during a challenge or on your way, take pictures of YOUR WHOLE TEAM appearing…:
With a Catalan flag
With a flamenco dancer
With a local cook
With Dali
With all the team jumping at the same time, no foot on the floor!
Along the way, you will find more photo opportunities that will make you win extra points!
PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PHOTO CHALLENGE CARMEN 0034 674 83 10 02
Example of message to send before reaching the starting point “Hi there, I’m the photographer for Team Number 4 and will send the photos here!”
ON YOUR WAY TO THE FIRST CHALLENGE… MAKE
SURE YOU’RE READY!
TEAM NAME
CHOOSE A NAME FOR YOUR TEAM
ENTER THE PHOTO WHATSAPP
• The name of your team should include your team number!
• The most original name will earn extra points.��
• Every member is to wear the colour bracelet until the end of the game.
• Only 1or 2 persons per team can enter the same Chat. Please send a message with your team number.
• All the photos are to be sent in this same Chat, not separately in direct messages (photos will not be counted).
ASSIGN ROLES
WE RECOMMEND ASSIGNING 2 PEOPLE PER ROLE
• Who is the team captain (when required during the challenges)?
• Who is the timekeeper?
• Who is reading the roadbook indications?
• Who is managing the photo challenge & opportunities for extra points?
STARTING POINT
ONCE YOU’RE READY & ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ARE SOLVED, REACH OUT FOR YOUR HOSTESS & YOU CAN GO!
YOU HAVE 25 MINUTES TO REACH THE FIRST CHALLENGE. SET A TIMER AND MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS NOT TO BE LATE!
THE HISTORIC CENTER
HEADING CHALLENGE 1
The hostess will lead the way until the famous Passeig de Gracia – going left when you exit the hotel.
Before going down the Avenue (don’t cross it), you’ll see a giant book. Take a picture with…
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
The plaque of Joan Brossa. As all the names gathered here, he was a famous Catalan poet, but also the
Once you’ve entered Barcelona's most famous avenue, look at the special flooring, whose design was inspired by the works of the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí.
The pavement on Passeig de Gràcia is covered with unique hexagonal tiles called “panots,” designed by Antoni Gaudí.
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Gather in a circle and send us a picture of the team’s feet standing in the tiles!
GO DOWN THE AVENUE UNTIL PLAZA CATALUNYA
Once you arrive at Plaza Catalunya, continue through the square and walk along the impressive Corte Inglés building on your left.
When you reach the street that leads to the Banco de España building, enter and continue down Avenida del Portal de l’Àngel until you come to the first street on the left, where Eugeni d’Ors was born (look out for the plaque). Walk down this street.
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Check the facades and find on your way the Ceramics representing… a hat shop!
By the end of the street, you will pass a “wall of Eyes" on a hotel facade, realized by the sculptor Frederic Amat.
The "Wall of Eyes" at the Ohla Hotel in Barcelona is a striking piece of contemporary art on the hotel's façade. Created by artist Frederic Amat, it features hundreds of glass eyes embedded in the wall, giving the building a unique and slightly surreal look. The eyes, scattered across the white surface, create a whimsical yet watchful vibe, blending modern art with the historical surroundings of the Gothic Quarter.
LET’S KEEP GOING!
At the end of this street, by the olive tree, you can admire another special façade on the opposite side of the Laietana road, showcasing sgraffito work: the House of Silk. Walk in that direction.
CASA DE LA SEDA
La Casa de la Seda (The House of Silk) is the only guild house in Barcelona that is still open to the public. This 18th-century Baroque beauty was once the home of the influential Guild of Silk Makers, one of the wealthiest merchant groups in the city. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage site in 1919. At first glance, the façade stands out with its beautiful sgraffito decoration.
Just behind is the beautiful Palau de la Música Catalana.
PALAU DE LA MÚSICA CATALANA
The Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural gem of Art Nouveau and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The Concert Hall is a magnificent masterpiece, bringing together several decorative arts: sculpture, mosaic, stained glass, and ironwork.
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Take a group picture with Carmela.
Can you spot the tree hidden behind Carmela? Send us a pic!
You're just a few steps away from your first challenge: walk down the street until you reach a hat shop. On your right, you'll see Carrer del Bou. Follow this street until you reach number 8.
YOU’VE ARRIVED:
CHALLENGE ONE
FEELING CREATIVE? TIME TO DISPLAY YOUR TALENTS!
YOU MUST BE THIRSTY NOW! IT’S TIME TO TAKE A TYPICALLY SPANISH DRINK!
LET’S KEEP GOING!
This one is easy…Go right when you exit back on your previous steps until…you meet with a special professor…
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Near the Palau de la Música, a peculiar professor will be waiting for you.
It’s quiz time! How Spanish are you?
Head back to where you had the previous Challenge: we will now be awaiting you there, at the number 7 of Carrer del Bou de Sant Pere.
YOU’VE ARRIVED:
CHANNEL YOUR INNER CHEF TO CREATE SOME AMAZING PINTXOS CHALLENGE TWO
TO REACH THE NEXT POINT, YOU HAVE ... 10 MINUTES, DON’T BE LATE! 10’
LET’S GO.. WALK WITHIN THE BORN QUARTER
After this delicious challenge, you can continue!
Exit the venue to your left, and at the end of the street, turn left. Then, take the first right and you will arrive at Carrer de Sant Pere Més Baix.
Now follow the street on your right, then turn left onto Carrer del General Álvarez de Castro until you reach a square (I know it’s a bit confusing—you’re in the old town with its many narrow streets!). You are now in front of the Mercat de Santa Caterina…
SANTA CATERINA MARKET
You are now walking along the Santa Catarina Market (you do not need to enter). Built in 1848 in the former Convent of Santa Catarina. Totally renovated in 2005, the market is an architectural marvel with its multicolored ceramics roof that makes it unique.
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
A photographer awaits you at the market to take a picture of the group! You can keep it as a souvenir…
ASK THE PHOTOGRAPHER WHERE THE STREET
CALLE D’EN GIRALT EL PELLISER IS.
TO REACH THE NEXT POINT, YOU HAVE ... 20 MINUTES, DON’T BE LATE!
But before heading there, you can earn some extra point around market
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Search the windows along the market for some ruins of the Ancient Convent…send us a pic!
Finish going down the street by the narrow alley…
Upon arriving at Carrer dels Calders, take the street alongside the small Church d’En Marcus
You will need to cross the road to continue straight and follow Carrer Montcada until you reach number 20
LET’S KEEP GOING! FROM THE BORN TO THE GOTHIC
From the exit, you’ll see Carrer d’en Rosic: walk all the way down.
Then, look to your right: you’ll see the top of the towers of the Old Cathedral. Walk in that direction.
You’ll need to cross Avinguda Laietana to keep going until you reach the Hotel Suizo façade.
You’re now in Plaça del Àngel, where Jaume the Catalán will be waiting for you—don’t be shy, engage in a conversation!
CONVERSATION WITH... JAUME THE CATALAN
PLAÇA SANT JAUME
You will head together to Plaça de Sant Jaume, a historic square in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
This square has been a central gathering place since Roman times, and it is home to the Palau de la Generalitat (Catalonia's government) and the Ajuntament de Barcelona (City Hall), two prominent political buildings.
The square often hosts important civic events, protests, and celebrations, making it a key hub for local life and Catalan identity.
Once you’re meeting with Jaume the Catalan concludes, he will show you the way down Carrer Ferran Walk all the way down until you meet a hostess at the entrance of Passatge Madoz, which leads to the lovely Plaça Reial.
TO REACH THE NEXT POINT, YOU HAVE ... 25 MINUTES, DON’T BE LATE! 25’
YOU’VE ARRIVED:
CHALLENGE FOUR
YOU MUST BE THIRSTY NOW IT’S TIME TO TAKE A TYPICALLY SPANISH DRINK!
LET’S KEEP GOING! FROM THE GOTHIC TO THE HOTEL
At the end of this last Challenge, it’s time to head back to the hotel.
The first teams making it there will gain the final extra points, but on the way, some last opportunities to gain points await you... Go on the Plaça Reial.
PLAÇA REIAL
Built in the mid-19th century, it is renowned for its grand neoclassical architecture, palm trees, and lively atmosphere. Plaça Reial is also home to ornate street lamps designed by a young Antoni Gaudí, as well as a central fountain called the Font de les Tres Gràcies (Fountain of the Three Graces)
TO REACH THE NEXT POINT, YOU HAVE ... 30 MINUTES, DON’T BE LATE! 30’
Head to Las Ramblas on your right, and as you make your way:
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
. Send a picture of the stained-glass panels at the Entry of the Boqueria Market (you do not need to enter the market as it may be really busy and you’re on a tight timing) . Send a picture of your team in front of the Canalete Fountain with a Barça Fan who will tell you all about it!
You will soon reach Plaza Catalunya: EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
José Pérez Ocaña, known simply as Ocaña, was a Spanish painter & performer. Find a plaque remembering him, hidden in one of the corners of the square. Take a picture of the plaque.
Exit the square and go up La Rambla on your right side You can ask the hostess for directions. Near the Liceu metro station, look down at the pavement—you’ll come across the Mosaic del Pla de l’Os by Joan
Miró
by the
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features abstract shapes in primary colors, symbolizing cosmic elements. Its placement on “La Rambla” reflects Miró’s desire to make art accessible to everyday life, blending the cosmic with the urban environment.
EARN SOME EXTRA POINTS!
Can you have a team picture taken, with all of you playing the colourful piano? Send us a pic!
Continue straight ahead until you reach the other side of the square and take the Rambla de Catalunya for 1 block. Once you’ve reached the crossing of Gran Via de les Cortes Catalanes, the hotel will be towards the right side.
YOU’VE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION
WE WILL NOW PROCEED TO REVIEW ALL THE PHOTOS SUBMITTED ABD TALLY THE POINTS! WELL DONE!
Created
renowned Catalan artist Joan Miró
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MOSAIC OF JOAN MIRO
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE JOURNEY!
