Movie Set Travel: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

August 15, 2008 at 9:33 AM | by sedona | 1 Comment

One of our favorite bespectacled directors (Woody Allen) is back to the big screen this week with "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," a sensual romantic comedy about two girls on holiday in Spain for the summer who fall for the same guy (Javier Bardem).

The girls (Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson) also don't realize that their love interest's ex-wife (Penelope Cruz) who, oh yeah, tried to stab him, isn't completely out of the picture yet. She arrives and decides maybe she knows what's best for him after all. And yes, there is one particularly racy scene involving Scarlett, Penelope and Javier, but we hear it's been talked up quite a bit more than it deserves.

"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" was not only shot in, but is a literal tribute to, Barcelona. Keep reading to check out some ideal stops there.

Where to Stay: Hotel Casa Fuster Check into this visually-stunning property, an Art Nouveau building designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Big, overstated archways and deep jewel tones give the hotel a rich, hip vibe, and rooms offer sleek lines and great views.

Where to Eat: Botafumeiro One of the city's best authentic Galician spots, the menu offers dishes like Jabugo cured mountain ham, Iranian caviar, velvet crabs, and charcoal-broiled kid goat. The dining room's basic, but gather a group, book a private salon and you'll be set for the night.

Where to Visit: Basilica Santa Maria del Mar One of the most iconic of Barcelona's Gothic-style churches, Santa Maria was designed by architect Berenguer de Montagut. Its interior is nearly acoustically perfect, making it home to many concerts year-round.

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