Liquid Gold: Where to Buy the Best Olive Oil in Barcelona

Bottles of olive oil on display at a shop.

In many countries, olive oil is a luxury. In Barcelona, though, it flows like water. Continue reading to find out where to buy olive oil in Barcelona, and you’ll be able to enjoy the this liquid gold at home! Background and production The cultivation of some of Spain’s best olive oil is believed to date […]

Where to Eat in Barcelona: Sant Antoni

Learn to eat like a local in Barcelona with our top tips and the best traditional Catalan restaurants in Barcelona!

This blog post was originally posted on October 16, 2015, and was updated on October 22, 2017. Barcelona is foodie heaven, and especially in this trendy neighborhood! Read on for some of the best places to eat in Sant Antoni, Barcelona. This small triangle on the edge of the Eixample district wasn’t always known for […]

Panellets Recipe: A Traditional Catalan Treat

Panellets (small ball-shaped sweets covered in pine nuts) on a thin golden tray

Nothing says fall in Barcelona like roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes… and, of course, panellets! Learn how to make this typical marzipan sweet with our panellets recipe. Though Halloween has gained popularity in recent years, Catalan families continue to celebrate the traditional fall feast of All Saints Day. And of course, no holiday is complete without […]

The Ultimate 5 Comfort Food Dishes to Eat in Barcelona

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Winter is the time for cozy comfort foods that warm both the body and the soul. Each city has its own special dishes, and Catalonia is no exception. Let’s explore our favorite comfort food dishes in Barcelona for when the weather turns cold—perfect companions for chilly days. Our favorite comfort food dishes in Barcelona Escudella […]

Five Ways to Celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona

This blog post was originally posted on October 17, 2015, and was updated on December 14, 2017. A big, fiery and noisy festival is coming up soon! Do you know how you will celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona? Of the many festivals we celebrate throughout the year in Barcelona, perhaps there is none as noisy […]

5 Off-The-Beaten-Path Food Markets in Barcelona

It's time to delve into local life and visit some of the best food markets in Barcelona!

This blog post was originally posted on November 19, 2015, and was updated on October 13, 2017. One of the best ways to see a place is through its food. And what better place to do that than a beautiful Barcelona market! Here in Barcelona, a huge part of the food culture are the many […]

Live Like a Local in Barcelona

One of the best kid-friendly activities in Gracia is wandering and enjoying the beautiful streets and squares! This is definitely one of our top tips in our travel guide to Barcelona. Read the full post for more.

This blog post was originally posted on January 20, 2015, and was updated on October 15, 2017. Throughout our years in Barcelona, we’ve come across dozens of thought-provoking words that people use to describe the city we call home. Barcelona is an incredible city, however a confusing one sometimes for its many visitors each year! It’s […]

Foodie Finds: Tros de Sort Tupí Cheese

This blog post was originally posted on July 9, 2015 and was updated on October 25, 2022. One of the best parts of living (and eating!) in an area so profoundly rooted in tradition is finding those old ways of life that still live on despite modern times. An example of that can be found […]

7 Best Chocolate Shops in Barcelona for the Sweets Obsessed

piles of chocolate at market in Barcelona.

Barcelona’s got a thing for chocolate, and chocolate treats in all different forms can be found all over the city. We love nothing more than a classic suizos, which are cups of delicious hot chocolate with a dollop of cream atop to start our day when sampling chocolate in Barcelona. The chocolate in Barcelona is […]