THERE ARE OUTDOOR MARKETS IN BARCELONA FOR EVERYONE – DISCOVER THE ONE FOR YOU! When people think about Barcelona, they usually think about soccer, museums, public art, theaters, historic monuments and its nightlife. Yet, what many tourists ignore is the importance of outdoor markets as part of the culture of Barcelona. Everyone who lives in …
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ANTONI GAUDI WORKS BEYOND BARCELONA Everyone comes to Barcelona to see the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. But what many ignore is that he also worked outside of the city, leaving some unique projects that remind hidden gems for most travelers. From unfinished churches, to mountain gardens, from industrial facilities to private homes for the wealthy. …
STRANGE FOODS FROM SPAIN We do have some strange recipes in Spain, and we already started discussing it in a previous post in our blog. But we thought there was more to be shared, and that’s why today we are adding a second part to it. Because there are two ways to travel: staying in …
HOW TO SEE BARCELONA IN TWO DAYS EFFICIENTLY Today we are continuing with our series to help you plan your Barcelona sightseeing in the most efficient way, no matter how long will you be in town. Last month we covered what to do if you only had one day in town. Today we’ll discuss what to …
LAST TEAM INTERVIEW – MARTA, THE BOSS During 2018 I’ve been releasing interviews to our team of tour guides, approximately once a month. I hope it’s helped you getting to know these wonderful women (and some men) better. Do you have a favorite yet? Then wait, because a bit late but I’m finally publishing my …
CARNIVAL IN BARCELONA Carnival in Barcelona is not called Mardi Gras. We call it Carnestoltes in Catalan or Carnaval in Spanish, and it is traditionally celebrated the week before Lent. However, the origins of Carnival seem to date as far back as the Roman times and their festivals, later on integrated in the Christian calendar …
MARCH 3 IN BARCELONA – FESTES DE SANT MEDIR The year in Barcelona is full of traditions, many of them of religious root that have evolve into something festive and popular. This week we are celebrating one of the: the Festival of St. Medir (Saint Emeterius). It’s maybe not something celebrated generally around the city, …
SONGS FROM CATALONIA THAT CATALANS WEAR IN THEIR HEARTS There are songs that are special to a land. Songs that when someone from that land hears them, one can’t but feel a special connection with their country. Songs that touch your heart and make you feel you belong. They have become identity symbols that one grows …
MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR BARCELONA DAY Travel is what it is, and sometimes time is short. Maybe you are stopping over the city on a cruise, or maybe you only have one day in Barcelona, on your way somewhere else. Maybe you are on a short weekend break. Who knows? But you’ve chosen …
CELEBRATE THE FESTA MAJOR DE SANTA EULÀLIA WITH THE LOCALS Saint Eulàlia (or popularly called Laia) was the first patron saint of Barcelona, until she was deposed by Our Lady of Mercy, la Mercè. However, her day is still celebrated in town, with her festival being the minor winter festival of the city. And even …