Barcelona’s best bakeries: the guide
Buying bread and pastries can be a bit of a hit-and-miss experience, especially in a new place – it can be hard to know where the best places are. Thankfully,…
Author: Pauline
5 reasons to visit Barcelona in November, December or January
Barcelona is a fabulous place to visit in November, December and January. The weather is usually sunny, and as you’ll see from the photo below, the tourist crowds will have…
Palau de la Música Catalana: one of the world’s most spectacular concert halls
The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is one of the masterpieces of Art Nouveau architecture (or modernism), for which Barcelona is famous. It was constructed between…
20 Free Things to do in Barcelona
Many of Barcelona’s tourist attractions are not always within reach of all budgets: you will have to pay for must-see visits like Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló or…
The CaixaForum culture centre: temporary exhibitions, concerts, debates and cinema seasons
CaixaForum is a beautiful space, best known for its temporary exhibitions, but offering a wide range of other activities. The historic CaixaForum building From textile factory to culture centre CaixaForum…
La Manual Alpargatera: an espadrille boutique with traditional charm
In the middle of the Gothic district there is a boutique that is at once traditional and modern, fashionable and timeless, typically local and universal: La Manual Alpargatera. With its…
Granja Petitbo: for a delicious start to the day
Granja Petitbo is a café-tearoom that opened in 2012. The pretty venue quickly gained a solid reputation among the people of Barcelona due to its delicious food and relaxed atmosphere….
GoCar: a unique fun way to visit Barcelona
If you are always looking for unusual experiences, then visiting Barcelona by GoCar is perfect for you! It involves renting an unusual vehicle and letting yourself be guided by the…
Torre Bellesguard: a unique and forgotten work by Gaudí
Torre Bellesguard is a house built by Gaudí at the very beginning of the 20th century. Unusual in many regards, it is a very exciting place to visit. History of…
Driving in Spain: driving licence validity and driving laws
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…
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