Catalan specialties: a festival of flavours
Catalan specialties are very varied, so you are bound to find a dish that makes your mouth water! Tapas The word “tapas” (spelled “tapes” in Catalan) doesn’t denote a particular…
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Miró Foundation: immerse yourself in the poetic world of a Catalan painter
Miró is an emblematic Catalan artist who left his mark on the Barcelona landscape. As well as having created large mosaics on the Ramblas and at the airport (keep your…
The Catalan Sardana: a guide to getting off on the right foot
The Sardana is very different to flamenco! While flamenco is danced by one dancer and is full of ardour, the sardana is a fairly simple dance performed in a group….
Gràcia’s Festa Major: a surrealist and picturesque carnival
Various areas in Barcelona hold annual festivals. Gràcia’s Festa Major is the one that attracts the most people, because it is simply spectacular. Put it in your diary: it takes…
Catalan drinks: say “cheers” Barcelona style
Catalan drinks vary widely so you can always find one that suits your mood – and then go Catalan to the last drop! Alcoholic Catalan drinks Cava: the star of…
Barcelona for foodies: our top 5 food markets
Markets offer a great opportunity for any visitor to encounter the culinary culture of a country, a region or a city. More scenic and much more fun than supermarkets, without…
Gaudí and Barcelona: architectural masterpieces in the city
You can’t think of Barcelona without thinking of Antoni Gaudí, whose work seems to form part of the city’s DNA. The Catalan architect devoted his life to his works, which…
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