This blog post was originally posted on January 13, 2017 and was updated on January 6, 2018. Spending your winter holidays in Barcelona? There’s a lot to do during the mild winter months in the Catalan capital! Read on to get ideas for how to spend the perfect winter holiday in Barcelona. What to Expect on […]
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Our Favorite Food Market Tours in Barcelona
Few places allow a more authentic glimpse into local culture than neighborhood markets. They’re where locals do their grocery shopping and occasionally stop for a tapa or glass of wine. The vendors themselves have usually been in the business for generations, running the same stalls their parents or grandparents founded. Barcelona’s markets are as vibrant, […]
Great Bites near the Barcelona Cruise Port
This blog post was originally posted on February 24, 2015 and was updated on January 06, 2018. Welcome to the city cruisers! Whether you plan on stopping for a few hours or a few days make sure to try the incredible eats near to the Barcelona cruise port! Now we know you don’t have time to […]
8 Wonderful Wine Bars in Barcelona
Is there anything better than drinking wine in Barcelona? We think not! Luckily, there are plenty of places to do so. Wine bars in Barcelona are a dime a dozen, but finding the best of the best can be tricky. We’ve narrowed it down to eight of our favorite wine bars in Barcelona that will delight vino aficionados […]
Sant Jordi: A Day of Love and Literature
Did you know that Catalonia has its very own version of Valentine’s Day? It involves saints, dragons, books, and roses. April is a lovely month in Catalonia. However, that’s not just because the flowers are blooming. It’s spring, and it’s the month of Sant Jordi. One of the most anticipated days of the year for […]
Our 5 Top Picks for the Best Ice Cream in Barcelona
Looking for the best ice cream in Barcelona? Look no further! We’ve done the very taxing research, and have chosen our top places for ice cream in the Barcelona. Ice cream in Barcelona is serious business. From the old-fashioned parlors who take pride in the traditional art of its production to the newer yogurt shops […]
The Best of the Best of Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on July 7, 2016, and was updated on December 15, 2017. Coming to Barcelona? In a city with so much on offer, it can be hard to fit it all in. Here are a list of our top things to do in Barcelona to get you started! With fabulous […]
8 Beautiful Medieval Villages in Catalonia
This blog post was originally posted on December 29, 2015, and was updated on May 3, 2019. Barcelona is wonderful, but there is so much more to discover outside of the city. In particular the wonderful medieval villages in Catalonia. Catalonia has a rich history, beautiful and varied landscapes and amazing local food and wine. Getting out […]
Where to Eat in Barcelona: PobleNou Neighborhood
This blog post was originally posted on September 2, 2015, and was updated on December 13, 2017. The Poblenou neighborhood is one of the city’s former industrial districts. It is an area that respects the classic Barcelona while also embracing the trendy. If you can’t decide where to eat in Barcelona, try getting off the […]
Bullfighting: Yay or nay?
This blog post was originally posted on August 13, 2014 and was updated on February 1, 2018. Catalonia has a long history of taking stands, and the case of bullfighting is no exception. Years have passed since the region officially banned the sport and with time the bullrings that remain standing have been converted into shopping […]