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The first and one of my favourite things was take an accessible walking tour of The Gothic Quarter. Despite being an old part of the city, it was very accessible and incredibly beautiful. The tour gave us a feel for the neighbourhood and was an area we enjoyed strolling through day and night. It is magical and full of culture, Roman architecture, restaurants, cafes and boutiques. A trip to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Gaudi masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. This building has been under construction since 1882 and despite being no way near completion, it is still a place you must visit. It’s impressive size and beauty had us amazed both inside and outside. It also offers free admission for disabled people and a companion, so it’s well worth visiting. Another favourite and probably the most memorable highlight of my Barcelona trip was taking a dip in the sea with the amazing beach wheelchair at Nova Icària beach With the beach wheelchair, you can literally go wherever you want whether it’s in the water or sunbathing on the sand. Nova Icària beach offers amazing accessibility for disabled people. Not only do they provide these wheelchairs, there are also accessible paths and wooden boardwalks to the water, accessible toilets and changing rooms, hoists, and accessible showers on the sand as well as assistance from lifeguards.

The day at the beach was stunning and for the first time in 25 years I was able to enjoy time with my family on the sand and in the water. It’s a day I’ll never forget. Barcelona captured my heart!

A few years ago, Steven decided to tell his story by writing a blog. Now Spinal Life Scotland is happy to share that story with you.

In our last edition we found out about Steven’s accident and his time in a Spanish hospital. The Whole Truth will continue in the future editions of Spinal Life Scotland