Barcelona is an exciting city with many attractions. But sometimes visitors get stuck in tourist attractions and risk missing some important aspects of Catalan culture. A shame! If you want…
If you are living in the Catalan capital, you may have considered joining the library. And you certainly should, as your library card entitles you to discounts in a huge…
If you have already been to Catalonia or Spain, you will have noticed that the pace of life is quite different to other countries! The famous traditional siesta after lunch…
Barcelona enjoys a mild climate all year round but the weather varies a lot depending on the season. As does the level of tourism. To tell the truth, each season…
Barcelona is a city full of secrets and weird anecdotes, as we’re about to show you with these 20 facts you probably didn’t know. Ready to see another side of…
A lot of visitors come to Barcelona by car. The driving rules are similar to many EU countries but there a few things to bear in mind. Principles of Spanish…
Planning to take a Mediterranean cruise? It’s a great idea! Of all the possible stops in the Med, Barcelona is probably the most fascinating. Here is our advice for making…
Empadronamiento is a free but obligatory process for all residents of Barcelona, involving registering on the municipal register. Empadronamiento gives you access to social security or education (yours or that…
“I am French, Spanish, English, Danish. I am like Europe, I am all of it. I’m a real mess.” says Xavier, the hero of the super-cult film by Cédric Klapisch:…
You have applied for an Erasmus or university exchange and you are coming to spend a semester in Barcelona. Great decision! Benvinguts a Barcelona! Before you embark on your journey, it’s…
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