Great Activities to Enjoy in the Spring in Barcelona
The weather is warming up and it is finally spring in Barcelona! It’s time to shake off those heavy winter coats and scarves and get outside. It’s the perfect time to take a trip to Barcelona and make the most of the beautiful weather. Whether planning a solo trip, romantic getaway, family vacation, there is…
Where to Eat Some of the Best Tapas in Barcelona
The one thing that Barcelona has no shortage of is restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a casual tapas bar or an upscale eatery, there are so many delicious choices to pick from! There is a lot of diversity in cuisine and styles of dining, like tapas, pinchos, or set daily menus. If you’re looking to…
What to Do in Barcelona to Experience the Best of the City
If you haven’t visited Barcelona yet, it’s time to put this magical city at the top of your list! It’s one of the largest cities in Spain and one of the country’s most-visited. A surprising mix of historical and modern, traditional and unique, Barcelona is a city that prides itself on these things. With so…
4 Catalan Cavas That Will Blow Your Mind
This post is a contribution of our good friend Zoltan Csaba Nagy, a Transylvanian sommelier, writer, journalist and food guide at Food Lover Tour, living in Barcelona since 2010. For many people, cava is the exclusive drink of the summer. The subtle tingling in the nose caused by cavas is the anticipation of a pleasant evening…
Brewpubs in Barcelona as seen by a Belgian Brewer
The author of this post, Alex Lazarowicz, is the founder of Barna-Brew, a new brewpub in Sant Antoni, Barcelona. Falling for Belgian beers and for Barcelona, he made the journey to unite the two through Barna-Brew. Although the craft beer scene has been booming for a number of years in Barcelona, it is the proliferation…
30 CRAFT BREWERIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IN BARCELONA
If you’re a craft beer lover and miss a good, refreshing and familiar taste while you visit Barcelona, don’t get all nostalgic! Barcelona has plenty of amazing craft breweries with traditional and creative choices including all sorts of ALE, IPA, lager, stout, wheat, pilsner and so on. Some of them are both breweries and bars…
10 Great Places for Vermouth in Barcelona
¿Dónde hacemos el vermut? In Spain, vermouth has become a synonym for any aperitif served with tapas (appetizers) and thus the common expression “let’s meet for vermouth” (quedemos para el vermut or hagamos un vermut). By the way, this is vermouth 🙂 Here are a few tried and trusted spots for great vermouth in Barcelona:…
Barcelona Beaches: Bathing and Swimming Season 2023/24
Barcelona’s wide beaches are one of the biggest recreational hotspots for locals and visitors alike with excellent amenities and services along 5 kilometres. They’re easily accessible by public transport and for people with reduced mobility. BATHING AND SWIMMING SEASON CALENDAR Mid-beach Season From 1 to 10 April and weekends; May, until the 26th; from 12…
La Mercè 2016 Festival – Main Events & Program
La Mercè 2016 Festival – Main Events & Program La Mercè 2016 Program in English (PDF) La Mercè is the biggest annual festival in Barcelona, honoring the Virgin of Grace (Mare de Déu de la Mercè in Catalan), patron saint of the archdiocese of Barcelona and co-patroness of the city, along with Saint Eulàlia. Although…