This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2016, and was updated on September 21, 2017. Every region in Spain has traditions to call their own, and the traditions of Barcelona and Catalonia can sometimes be surprising! While every place in the world—and especially in Spain—has its own traditions that might sometimes seem a […]
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A Complete First-Timers Guide to Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on August 30, 2016, and was updated on September 19, 2017. Coming to Barcelona for the first time? The city can be a hard nut to crack, so make sure you have the tools and the know-how to feel like an expert with our first-timers guide to Barcelona! First […]
How to Get Around Barcelona: A Complete Guide
This blog post was originally posted on September 23, 2016, and was updated on September 11, 2017. Like in any new city, knowing how to get around is an important detail that can greatly influence your visit! From taxis to subways to buses and bikes, read our tips for how to get around Barcelona! Taxi […]
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona
Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you’re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona. Barcelona is the Capital of Catalonia The first thing to know before traveling to Barcelona is that it’s the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 different autonomous communities. […]
Top Travel Tips for Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on May 4, 2016 and was updated on August 20, 2017. Traveling to a new city is an eye-opening experience. Start your trip off smoothly armed with these top travel tips for Barcelona! With these travel tips for Barcelona you can ensure that you will skip the lines, eat […]
My Barcelona: Silvia Garí
There’s no better way to get to know a city than through the eyes of a local. That’s why we started our series, My Barcelona, to take a glimpse into a local’s impression of this city, and all their secrets and recommendations that come along with it! This month we talk with Silvia, who works […]
My Barcelona: Rob Dobson
Rob Dobson, hailing from the UK, has been back and forth between Barcelona and London since 2010. See why he considers Barcelona “his kind of city”. When we were launching our first ever Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour, we reached out to many locals in hopes that they might help us with some constructive criticism, as […]
My Barcelona: David Sarrau Sanchez
There’s nothing like seeing a place through a local’s eyes, and that’s why we’ve started a new series, My Barcelona, where residents of the Catalan capital share their favorite foods, places and secrets– read on! We decided to get things started in the most authentic way possible, with a local barman who was born and raised […]
4 Popular Day Trips from Barcelona
One of our favorite things about Barcelona is its proximity to beautiful beaches, mountains and quaint little towns. Catalonia is a diverse and unique region that offers something for everyone, so after checking out all the museums, beaches and bites in the center of Barcelona, why not head off to explore? There are so many […]
Where to Stay in Barcelona: A Neighborhood Guide
This blog post was originally posted on May 15, 2014 and was updated on September 5, 2017. Finding where to stay in Barcelona is a key to a successful trip. Barcelona is full of many diverse neighborhoods, though we recommend that first timers stay in the center to be sure you don’t miss any of […]