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Christmas markets - Explore the city's traditions

29/11/2023

Christmas markets - Explore the city's traditions

With the lighting of the lights on November 23, Christmas in Barcelona was officially inaugurated. All the Christmas markets have already opened and the city already breathes the magic and excitement so characteristic of this time of year.The Christm...

Leisure
December Long Weekend - plans you shouldn't miss

22/11/2023

December Long Weekend - plans you shouldn't miss

One of the dates most anticipated by many Spaniards is approaching, the well-known December Bridge , on which Constitution Day, December 6, and Immaculate Conception Day , December 8, are celebrated. Many people take advantage and take the 7th as a h...

Leisure
Gastronomic Barcelona - Michelin stars at affordable prices

15/11/2023

Gastronomic Barcelona - Michelin stars at affordable prices

In Barcelona, there are no less than more than 60 restaurants that have one or more Michelin Stars. Although they have a reputation for being very expensive, there is a solution to enjoy some of them. Neither more nor less than choosing your lunch op...

Gastronomy
Barcelona - The world mecca of art museums

08/11/2023

Barcelona - The world mecca of art museums

Barcelona is a global benchmark for art museums, with a vibrant variety of exhibitions to satisfy all art enthusiasts. The Catalan capital is home to some of the most impressive works of art in history, and its museums and galleries celebrate the reg...

Culture
Barcelona as a family - Free plans to do with children

01/11/2023

Barcelona as a family - Free plans to do with children

If you are thinking about traveling to Barcelona with children, don't think twice, our city is a wonderful destination for a family vacation. There are plenty of museums and tourist attractions to entertain everyone, both children and adults. We offe...

Leisure
La Castanyada - a very Catalan tradition

25/10/2023

La Castanyada - a very Catalan tradition

If you like gastronomy, autumn and All Saints is a perfect time to enjoy. The oil season has just begun, the mushrooms are in their maximum splendor, the truffle is showing its nose and it is time to try the new wine. But there is much more that make...

Culture
Plans for a rainy day in Barcelona

18/10/2023

Plans for a rainy day in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city where the weather is usually good, but there are also rainier times and days, especially in spring and autumn. If during your visit to the city it happens to be a rainy day, don't despair, there are many plans ahead to make your d...

Leisure
The most emblematic neighborhoods of BCN

11/10/2023

The most emblematic neighborhoods of BCN

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city that is made up of a wide range of neighborhoods and districts. Whether those interested in historic architecture, local culture or culinary delights, our city has something to offer every visitor. In this...

Culture
The most typical dishes in BCN

04/10/2023

The most typical dishes in BCN

Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for its privileged location, its architectural appeal and, undoubtedly, for its excellent gastronomy that combines tradition, sea and mountains to make Catalan cuisine a guaranteed success. The city ha...

Gastronomy
History Museums in BCN

27/09/2023

History Museums in BCN

Barcelona is rich in museums for all tastes. Currently there are about 55 museums that cover topics of general interest such as art, history, architecture, science, sports, war, the sea and some more specific ones. If you are history lovers, we offer...

Culture
A weekend in BCN

20/09/2023

A weekend in BCN

Do you only have a weekend or a couple of days and are you planning to take an express getaway to Barcelona? Don't worry! Although Barcelona is an inexhaustible source of places to visit, with a weekend you have enough time to discover the most impor...

Routes
Top chocolate shops in Barcelona

13/09/2023

Top chocolate shops in Barcelona

“Eating chocolate can have an important influence on mood, usually leading to an increase in pleasant sensations and a reduction in tension” - Peter Rogers, Ph.D., Institute of Food Research. In 1995 and to pay tribute to the British writer Roald Dah...

Gastronomy
La Mercè festivities 2023

06/09/2023

La Mercè festivities 2023

La Mercè is the quintessential popular festival in the city of Barcelona, honoring its patron saint and with a program full of activities of all kinds and for all audiences, with music, circus dance and street arts and where there is no shortage of g...

Culture
How to locate yourself in Barcelona

30/08/2023

How to locate yourself in Barcelona

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and one of the top tourist destinations in the world, but unlike big cities like New York, Mexico City or Buenos Aires, its surface area of just over 100 km2 can be covered in a logical way both by public transport , ...

Leisure
Top 10 pizzerias in Barcelona

23/08/2023

Top 10 pizzerias in Barcelona

Pizza, one of the most popular foods in the Mediterranean diet, already has its predecessors in ancient Egypt when cereal doughs seasoned with cheese and aromatic herbs were used, and in Ancient Greece they also used to prepare doughs of this type, m...

Gastronomy
One day route through Barcelona

17/08/2023

One day route through Barcelona

Visiting a city like Barcelona undoubtedly requires a few days to not miss the most important things, discover special places or enjoy your day to day. But not always visitors have this time and it always helps a lot to have a guide for a full day in...

Routes
Festivities of Gràcia and Sants

10/08/2023

Festivities of Gràcia and Sants

The Fiesta Mayor is the great celebration of each town, which is prepared throughout the year and in which important events of the town, neighborhood or city are celebrated with music, festivals and popular culture in the open air with family and fri...

Culture
Top breweries in Barcelona

03/08/2023

Top breweries in Barcelona

International Beer Day is celebrated on August 5 in more than 50 countries around the world. It seems that this day was established by a group of friends in California to celebrate those moments in which they chat and share with friends. It was also ...

Gastronomy
Fun museums in Barcelona

27/07/2023

Fun museums in Barcelona

Barcelona is, without a doubt, a city with great museums and great collections, which are visited by thousands of people every day. But there are also museums designed to have a good time with friends and/or with the family and more than one will sur...

Culture
Where to cool off in Barcelona

20/07/2023

Where to cool off in Barcelona

Spending the summer in Barcelona can be quite an experience for which you have to be prepared and have the resources to get through the peaks of heat, with options to cool off both inside and out. When the temperatures are higher, and the days are lo...

Leisure
7 Day Trips from Barcelona

13/07/2023

7 Day Trips from Barcelona

Barcelona is a city with infinite options, you will never run out of places to visit, restaurants to try new and different foods, bars to enjoy and activities to have fun. But if you are going to spend a few days in the city and you want to discover ...

Routes
10 very original restaurants

07/07/2023

10 very original restaurants

Barcelona undoubtedly has an offer of restaurants for all palates and tastes and in this same blog, you can find ideas to enjoy good gastronomy in our city. But today we want to go one step further and we have prepared a list of 10 restaurants that a...

Gastronomy
Must-see Modernist buildings

29/06/2023

Must-see Modernist buildings

Modernism is an artistic and cultural movement that arose in Europe at the end of the 19th century, until the beginning of the 20th century. This movement spread a lot in Catalonia and acquired its own personality and differentiated from the rest of ...

Culture
5 plans to enjoy Barcelona with your party

22/06/2023

5 plans to enjoy Barcelona with your party

Barcelona has a beach, mountains, a lot of architecture, culture and, of course, a lot of fun activities and experiences to do in a group if you come to visit the city with your family or friends, whatever time of year it is. We propose 5 most entert...

Leisure
Sant Joan, the shortest and most magical night of the year

15/06/2023

Sant Joan, the shortest and most magical night of the year

The most magical night of the year is approaching, with the traditional festival of Sant Joan, in which the shortest night of the year is celebrated with music, cava, firecrackers, sparklers, coca de Sant Joan and bonfires. Sant Joan is one of the mo...

Culture
What to see when you have seen it all

08/06/2023

What to see when you have seen it all

Have you visited Barcelona so many times that you think you have seen it all? Surely not, Barcelona is a tireless source of different places to visit, for this reason, today we bring you some different, original and more alternative options because, ...

Culture
Public transport in Barcelona

25/05/2023

Public transport in Barcelona

Public transport in Barcelona is varied, relatively cheap and works excellently, so today we want to explain everything you need to learn how to use it, since the best way to get around Barcelona and, above all, to discover it, is using public transp...

Leisure
Winners Tapas Magazine 2023

18/05/2023

Winners Tapas Magazine 2023

From the hand of the prestigious TAPAS magazine we know a very interesting list of the most important openings in recent months, “ restaurants that stand out for their unique craftsmanship, for their surprising and elegant proposal; experiences that ...

Gastronomy
The night of museums 2023

11/05/2023

The night of museums 2023

Since 1977, every year, on May 18, International Museum Day is celebrated, a European initiative created with the aim of raising awareness among the population and visitors of the key role of museums and other cultural centers in the development of s...

Culture
Sant jordi, books, roses, love and legend

14/04/2023

Sant jordi, books, roses, love and legend

One of Barcelona’s favourite days is almost here, the Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day). On 23 April, the city of Barcelona will be filled with roses of all colours, but above all, with red roses and books and more books. If you still don’t kn...

Culture
Christmas markets - Explore the city's traditions

29/11/2023

Christmas markets - Explore the city's traditions

With the lighting of the lights on November 23, Christmas in Barcelona was officially inaugurated. All the Christmas markets have already opened and the city already breathes the magic and excitement so characteristic of this time of year.The Christm...

Leisure
December Long Weekend - plans you shouldn't miss

22/11/2023

December Long Weekend - plans you shouldn't miss

One of the dates most anticipated by many Spaniards is approaching, the well-known December Bridge , on which Constitution Day, December 6, and Immaculate Conception Day , December 8, are celebrated. Many people take advantage and take the 7th as a h...

Leisure
Barcelona as a family - Free plans to do with children

01/11/2023

Barcelona as a family - Free plans to do with children

If you are thinking about traveling to Barcelona with children, don't think twice, our city is a wonderful destination for a family vacation. There are plenty of museums and tourist attractions to entertain everyone, both children and adults. We offe...

Leisure
Plans for a rainy day in Barcelona

18/10/2023

Plans for a rainy day in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city where the weather is usually good, but there are also rainier times and days, especially in spring and autumn. If during your visit to the city it happens to be a rainy day, don't despair, there are many plans ahead to make your d...

Leisure
How to locate yourself in Barcelona

30/08/2023

How to locate yourself in Barcelona

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and one of the top tourist destinations in the world, but unlike big cities like New York, Mexico City or Buenos Aires, its surface area of just over 100 km2 can be covered in a logical way both by public transport , ...

Leisure
Where to cool off in Barcelona

20/07/2023

Where to cool off in Barcelona

Spending the summer in Barcelona can be quite an experience for which you have to be prepared and have the resources to get through the peaks of heat, with options to cool off both inside and out. When the temperatures are higher, and the days are lo...

Leisure
5 plans to enjoy Barcelona with your party

22/06/2023

5 plans to enjoy Barcelona with your party

Barcelona has a beach, mountains, a lot of architecture, culture and, of course, a lot of fun activities and experiences to do in a group if you come to visit the city with your family or friends, whatever time of year it is. We propose 5 most entert...

Leisure
Public transport in Barcelona

25/05/2023

Public transport in Barcelona

Public transport in Barcelona is varied, relatively cheap and works excellently, so today we want to explain everything you need to learn how to use it, since the best way to get around Barcelona and, above all, to discover it, is using public transp...

Leisure
What do designer jewelry, motorcycles and rock&roll have in common...

03/02/2022

What do designer jewelry, motorcycles and rock&roll have in common...

Undoubtedly, they are characteristic elements of a lifestyle, a way of living, personal freedom and nonconformity. And, who better than a woman like Sonia Ordás to be the image of the new 2022 collection for women of the prestigious brand PLATADEPALO...

Leisure
Gastronomic Barcelona - Michelin stars at affordable prices

15/11/2023

Gastronomic Barcelona - Michelin stars at affordable prices

In Barcelona, there are no less than more than 60 restaurants that have one or more Michelin Stars. Although they have a reputation for being very expensive, there is a solution to enjoy some of them. Neither more nor less than choosing your lunch op...

Gastronomy
The most typical dishes in BCN

04/10/2023

The most typical dishes in BCN

Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for its privileged location, its architectural appeal and, undoubtedly, for its excellent gastronomy that combines tradition, sea and mountains to make Catalan cuisine a guaranteed success. The city ha...

Gastronomy
Top chocolate shops in Barcelona

13/09/2023

Top chocolate shops in Barcelona

“Eating chocolate can have an important influence on mood, usually leading to an increase in pleasant sensations and a reduction in tension” - Peter Rogers, Ph.D., Institute of Food Research. In 1995 and to pay tribute to the British writer Roald Dah...

Gastronomy
Top 10 pizzerias in Barcelona

23/08/2023

Top 10 pizzerias in Barcelona

Pizza, one of the most popular foods in the Mediterranean diet, already has its predecessors in ancient Egypt when cereal doughs seasoned with cheese and aromatic herbs were used, and in Ancient Greece they also used to prepare doughs of this type, m...

Gastronomy
Top breweries in Barcelona

03/08/2023

Top breweries in Barcelona

International Beer Day is celebrated on August 5 in more than 50 countries around the world. It seems that this day was established by a group of friends in California to celebrate those moments in which they chat and share with friends. It was also ...

Gastronomy
10 very original restaurants

07/07/2023

10 very original restaurants

Barcelona undoubtedly has an offer of restaurants for all palates and tastes and in this same blog, you can find ideas to enjoy good gastronomy in our city. But today we want to go one step further and we have prepared a list of 10 restaurants that a...

Gastronomy
Winners Tapas Magazine 2023

18/05/2023

Winners Tapas Magazine 2023

From the hand of the prestigious TAPAS magazine we know a very interesting list of the most important openings in recent months, “ restaurants that stand out for their unique craftsmanship, for their surprising and elegant proposal; experiences that ...

Gastronomy
Barcelona - The world mecca of art museums

08/11/2023

Barcelona - The world mecca of art museums

Barcelona is a global benchmark for art museums, with a vibrant variety of exhibitions to satisfy all art enthusiasts. The Catalan capital is home to some of the most impressive works of art in history, and its museums and galleries celebrate the reg...

Culture
La Castanyada - a very Catalan tradition

25/10/2023

La Castanyada - a very Catalan tradition

If you like gastronomy, autumn and All Saints is a perfect time to enjoy. The oil season has just begun, the mushrooms are in their maximum splendor, the truffle is showing its nose and it is time to try the new wine. But there is much more that make...

Culture
The most emblematic neighborhoods of BCN

11/10/2023

The most emblematic neighborhoods of BCN

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city that is made up of a wide range of neighborhoods and districts. Whether those interested in historic architecture, local culture or culinary delights, our city has something to offer every visitor. In this...

Culture
History Museums in BCN

27/09/2023

History Museums in BCN

Barcelona is rich in museums for all tastes. Currently there are about 55 museums that cover topics of general interest such as art, history, architecture, science, sports, war, the sea and some more specific ones. If you are history lovers, we offer...

Culture
La Mercè festivities 2023

06/09/2023

La Mercè festivities 2023

La Mercè is the quintessential popular festival in the city of Barcelona, honoring its patron saint and with a program full of activities of all kinds and for all audiences, with music, circus dance and street arts and where there is no shortage of g...

Culture
Festivities of Gràcia and Sants

10/08/2023

Festivities of Gràcia and Sants

The Fiesta Mayor is the great celebration of each town, which is prepared throughout the year and in which important events of the town, neighborhood or city are celebrated with music, festivals and popular culture in the open air with family and fri...

Culture
Fun museums in Barcelona

27/07/2023

Fun museums in Barcelona

Barcelona is, without a doubt, a city with great museums and great collections, which are visited by thousands of people every day. But there are also museums designed to have a good time with friends and/or with the family and more than one will sur...

Culture
Must-see Modernist buildings

29/06/2023

Must-see Modernist buildings

Modernism is an artistic and cultural movement that arose in Europe at the end of the 19th century, until the beginning of the 20th century. This movement spread a lot in Catalonia and acquired its own personality and differentiated from the rest of ...

Culture
Sant Joan, the shortest and most magical night of the year

15/06/2023

Sant Joan, the shortest and most magical night of the year

The most magical night of the year is approaching, with the traditional festival of Sant Joan, in which the shortest night of the year is celebrated with music, cava, firecrackers, sparklers, coca de Sant Joan and bonfires. Sant Joan is one of the mo...

Culture
What to see when you have seen it all

08/06/2023

What to see when you have seen it all

Have you visited Barcelona so many times that you think you have seen it all? Surely not, Barcelona is a tireless source of different places to visit, for this reason, today we bring you some different, original and more alternative options because, ...

Culture
The night of museums 2023

11/05/2023

The night of museums 2023

Since 1977, every year, on May 18, International Museum Day is celebrated, a European initiative created with the aim of raising awareness among the population and visitors of the key role of museums and other cultural centers in the development of s...

Culture
Sant jordi, books, roses, love and legend

14/04/2023

Sant jordi, books, roses, love and legend

One of Barcelona’s favourite days is almost here, the Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day). On 23 April, the city of Barcelona will be filled with roses of all colours, but above all, with red roses and books and more books. If you still don’t kn...

Culture
How to enjoy Holy Week in Barcelona

31/03/2023

How to enjoy Holy Week in Barcelona

Barcelona is, without a doubt, one of the most appreciated destinations to spend Holy Week. Traditions, life in the streets, many activities interweave an offer of activities for all audiences. In the Western cultural context, Easter represents both ...

Culture