Barcelona truly comes alive on the weekend with no shortage of nightclubs, discos, and dance clubs to take you through to the next morning, as most clubs aren’t busy until 1-2am and don’t close until 6am! Whether you’re listening to pop, rock, R&B, funk, soul, or hip hop in the Gothic Quarter, Eixample, or El […]
Suddenly need a new laptop or an external hard drive? Don’t worry – Barcelona will easily come up with the goods! The larger computer stores are located in Carre de Supulveda, with lots of smaller stores located on Ronda de Sant Antoni. K-tuin Tiendas Apple: With friendly and professional staff, you’ll definitely be able to […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for fresh produce, clothes, household goods, art, flowers, or bric-a-brac, Barcelona’s markets are bright bustling places just waiting to be explored. Local markets start early on their allocated days so don’t leave it too late if you want to see how the locals live and snap up a bargain. La […]
The city is teeming with sidewalk cafes serving up steaming cups of coffee and delicious cakes and pastries. Breakfasts in Barcelona usually involves pastries or small baguettes and coffee or hot chocolate (literally as cup of hot melted chocolate) with churros but you might also want to try the savoury toast, or spanish omelette. Sit […]
Go all-out and get your own apartment in Barcelona and live like a local whether you go down the AirBnB route or rent a furnished holiday apartment privately for a week, month, or year! Live in the heart of the old town with apartment buildings that are full of history and charm, or a newer […]
Barcelona’s parks are just as impressive as its street architecture. Wherever you go in the city, you are never far from a green park that is usually peppered with sculptures, fountains and that touch of Mediterranean charm. Plus, each year during summer, some of the parks are filled with music, concerts, and events. Best of […]
Dress up and enjoy a night on the town, whether you opt for an intimate wine room as you swirl and sip a glass of red, a cosmopolitan craft cocktail bar (where the spirits are rarely measured), or a sky bar with panoramic city views – Barcelona has so much to choose from. Here are […]
Bookworms will be very happy browsing the new and used bookstores in Barcelona, whether they prefer a generic bookstore or one that specializes in a particular genre. Most bookstores have an English language section, but you’ll also find a couple of dedicated English language bookstores in the city. Here are the spots that made our […]
Shopaholics will be kept very busy in Barcelona’s multiple shopping malls. Combining a national and international shopping experience with upmarket designer fashion, high street fashion, cosmetics, accessories and homewares a girl or guy can shop until he/she drops. Here are the spots that made our list: Arenas de Barcelona: Historically unique, this mall was originally […]
There is no shortage of landmarks in Barcelona; the city is laden with history, art, and charm. Just look up as you walk down the street to catch glimpses of the past. Walk around the medieval streets in the Gothic Quarter to admire Barcelona’s very own “Bridge of Sighs” as well as Barcelona Cathedral. Marvel […]
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