ARE THERE ANY RESTAURANTS IN BARCELONA OPEN ON SUNDAY? Sunday evening, what a horrible day to go out for dinner in Barcelona! Most of restaurants are closed and the ones open look so touristy! Well that is not actually true… Although they seem difficult to find, you can still enjoy some good food if you …
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OUR FAVORITE HOTELS NEAR PASSEIG DE GRACIA If you are looking for a hotel, Passeig de Gracia (or Paseo de Gracia, in Spanish) is one of our favorite areas to stay in Barcelona. Finding the right place to stay when you are first visiting a city isn’t an easy task. But this area works great for …
OUR PANELLETS RECIPE IN 5 EASY STEPS All Saint’s in Catalonia is a festivity that is far from the scary anglo-saxon Halloween (even if unfortunately globalization is spreading Halloween parties over hear as well… people wants to do what they see in the movies!) TAKE OUR SWEETS TOUR All Saints is a time to be with …
Many of my guests are also visiting Madrid during their trip to Spain and they ask me to recommend them a good tourguide in Madrid. Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Gemma, from Madrid Cool & Cultural, who’s sharing her passion for Madrid with a very special guest post. If Barcelona has a nice variety …
TOP BARCELONA APP LIST Don’t leave home without downloading a few apps for Barcelona that will make your trip easier: Technology has changed so much our lives, and of course also the way we travel. Smartphones are now a great tool with infinite functions in one single device. If you are coming to Barcelona and want …
WE TELL YOU WHERE TO FIND THE BEST BARCELONA COSMETICS BRANDS Barcelona cosmetics are our secret passion. We love to reserve some time for ourselves and use those cream and magic elixirs that leave our skins so soft and fresh. Hmmm… Feels so good! Would you like to know where to find the best cosmetics …
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WHAT TO BUY IN BARCELONA AS SOUVENIRS IF YOU ARE A FOOD LOVER? Spanish food items make great gifts for foodies. If you don’t want to get anyone the kind of souvenirs that are going to end up gathering dust on a shelf at your friends’ house, we’ve prepared for you a list of Spanish …
MONTSERRAT HIKING IDEAS One of the top daytrips around Barcelona is going to the Mountain and Monastery of Montserrat. Most tourists stay around the Monastery area, but visiting the basilica is not the only reason to go! The mountain itself is worth enough the trip. If you are into hiking, don’t miss our favorite ideas for …
Today I am happy to introduce you to our first guest blogger in BCN-5.Harriet Freeman is going to share with us 5 pro tips to chose the best rental apartment when you come to Barcelona. A must read! As more and more travelers are now choosing apartments instead of hotels for their stay: 5 TIPS …
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A TRADITIONAL AUTUMN IN SPAIN It’s the end of the summer: autumn in Spain is just begining. Soon the leaves of the platan trees in la Rambla will become yellow and fall down covering the boulevard with a crunchy natural carpet. This time of the year is full of local traditions, inspired by the celebration …
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BARCELONA TRAVEL: TRAVEL SAFE! In today’s post we want to teach you how to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona so you can have a safe and happy vacation. Although things are not as bad as they were some years ago, Barcelona is still a big city and you must follow some travel safety rules to avoid …
EXPLORING THE ISLAND OF MENORCA Wait a minute… Wasn’t this blog supposed to be about Barcelona? Why am I writing about Menorca today? Often my clients have a few spare days after visiting Barcelona and asked me where should they go next. There are so many great areas in Spain! HALF DAY CATAMARAN SAILS IN …
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO GET FROM EL PRAT AIRPORT TO BARCELONA How do you get from El Prat airport to Barcelona? It was a long flight, you are probably tired and jet-lagged, a bit disoriented after arriving to the Barcelona-El Prat airport for the first time. And now… how do you get …
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HOW TO USE PUBLIC TRANSIT IN BARCELONA One issue difficult to figure out when planning your sightseeing is how to move around. Is it going to take long? How good and safe the public transportation will be? This week tips will help you deciding what’s the best way to move around Barcelona for you.It really …
BEACH SAFETY TIPS FOR A HAPPY BEACH TIME Is there anything better after a long day sightseeing in Barcelona than enjoying the last sun rays of the day and refreshing your body in the Mediterranean sea? Barcelona has 4km of beach (about 2.5 miles) that are there for you to enjoy. However, neglecting beach safety common sense …
ALL ABOUT THE BARCELONA BEACHES It’s summertime. It’s hot. You’ve been touring Barcelona but now you need a break and the blue Mediterranean is so tempting… Beach habits change from country to country. What about Barcelona? Here is what you need to know to enjoy your beachtime safely and nicely. EXPLORE THE CATALAN BEACHES WITH US Need to …
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IDENTIFY THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN BARCELONA FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP When I’m exchanging e-mails with my clients during the booking process for their guided tours, I often get asked for recommendations about where to stay in Barcelona. And while this is a very personal choice, there are a few things you need to take …
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A BLOG TO SERVE TRAVELERS COMING TO bARCELONA Hi, it’s Marta, from ForeverBarcelona, and today I want to announce that I’m changing my newsletters style and frequency so I can be even more of help and share my knowledge and ideas with you while you are planning your Barcelona trip (or if you are just …
