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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…

Spain draws in thousands of tourists every year due to its laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle, endless hours of sunshine, jaw-dropping architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine. One of the cities in Spain that best personifies all of these things is Malaga. There is no shortage of Andalusian architecture, food, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Explore this Spanish gem…

The author of this post is Cecilia Prieto, a journalist born in the north of Spain that has been living in Madrid since 2009. She currently writes and edits Madlocal, a blog devoted to tourism in Madrid, with a focus on insights to enjoying Madrid as the locals do. Enjoy her list of traditional restaurants in…

Food is an important part of everyday life in Spain and to the Spanish culture as a whole, as it brings family together at mealtime and friends together in the tapas bars. Spain is known internationally for its unique and diverse cuisine, ranging from simple, home-made dishes to Michelin-star gastronomic experiences. With so much to…

Seville, a medieval city that is still steeped in history, is the capital city of the Andalusian region in southern Spain. With its many churches and rich culture, the city attracts visitors from around the world. So, if you’re thinking about visiting Spain, Seville should be one of your first destinations. Not sure of what…

Spain is a big producer and consumer of Spanish vermouth, where it first arrived through Reus, in Catalonia. As compared to other countries where vermouth is used to make cocktails, in Spain, it is taken neat, preferably on the rocks with a slice of orange and/or olive. The Spanish people view drinking vermouth as a…

This post is a contribution from our good friend Zoltan Csaba Nagy, a Transylvanian sommelier, writer, journalist, and food guide at Food Lover Tour, who has been living in Barcelona since 2010. For many, cava is the quintessential summer drink. The subtle tingling sensation it creates in the nose is the perfect prelude…

From the north to the south, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a classic dish found all over Spain. There is nothing so simple and tasty: low-temperature deep-fried potatoes, olive oil, minced onion, whipped eggs, and salt. It’s an easy recipe when you know how. But where are the best places to eat…

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…

Summer is still here! And you can be confident that the high temperatures will remain through October, so keep this list in mind if you want the best spots for the freshest beer and good atmosphere in Seville! How beautiful is Seville, the monuments are stunning, the tapas are tasty and the climate is perfect….

Enjoy craft beer’s delicious, refreshing, and familiar taste in Barcelona! You can explore plenty of unique craft breweries with traditional and creative choices. These include all sorts of ALE, IPA, lager, stout, wheat, pilsner, etc. Some of them are both breweries and bars and others, like BrewDog, serve beer brewed elsewhere (in their Scottish brewery)….

¿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:…