Our Guide to Planning the Best Family Holiday in Barcelona

Number one on our family friendly guide to Barcelona: join us on our Barcelona for Kids Walking Tour!

Your kids will love the colorful Catalan capital just as much as you do! A family holiday in Barcelona will be one of the most rewarding travel experiences for little ones. The city is rich in unique culture, home to a fantastic Mediterranean climate and offers lots to see and do. However, a successful trip, […]

6 Authentic Edible Souvenirs in Barcelona That You Should Buy

bottles of olive oil edible souvenirs in barcelona

Picking up edible souvenirs in Barcelona is a great way to share memories with friends and family and have a delicious way to reminisce about your time abroad (without adding more magnets to the fridge). What makes a better gift than exquisite chocolate, top-notch extra virgin olive oil, or an impressive Spanish red wine that […]

Breathtaking Views in Barcelona

Enjoy some breathtaking views in Barcelona with our full post on some of the most spectacular spots around to enjoy this wonderful city!

This blog post was originally posted on April 8, 2016, and was updated on January 14, 2018. One of the best ways to take in a city is from above, and when it comes to spectacular views, Barcelona doesn’t disappoint! Barcelona is a city that effortlessly combines stunning natural landscape with the architecture, both modern […]

Six Easy and Essential Travel Tips for Barcelona

We love La Boqueria Market to experience a true taste of the gastronomy of Barcelona and of course one of the best travel tips for Barcelona is to take a visit here!

This blog post was originally posted on December 2, 2014 and was updated on January 10, 2018. While Barcelona is a well-connected city that is used to receiving international visitors, part of the beauty of traveling here is that things are never quite the same as in your home country. Whether it’s places to see, […]

5 Must-Do Experiences for Wine Lovers in Barcelona

people drinking wine and cheering

Drinking wine in Barcelona is a dream come true—now take it to the next level. Whether you prefer crisp, sparkling cava, full-bodied Rioja or anything in between, Barcelona is an incredible place to drink wine. From trendy, modern wine bars to century-old bodegas, there are plenty of places to enjoy vino in the Catalan capital. Here […]

How to Spend the Perfect Winter Holidays in Barcelona

Calçots in Barcelona pair wonderfully with nutty romesco sauce and Catalan red wine from a porró! Try it during your winter holidays in Barcelona this year. Read our full list of other great ways to spend your trip in our post!

This blog post was originally posted on January 13, 2017 and was updated on January 6, 2018. Spending your winter holidays in Barcelona? There’s a lot to do during the mild winter months in the Catalan capital! Read on to get ideas for how to spend the perfect winter holiday in Barcelona. What to Expect on […]

Our Favorite Food Market Tours in Barcelona

We visit the Abacería market on our Gracia neighborhood tour, one of the best food market tours in Barcelona!

Few places allow a more authentic glimpse into local culture than neighborhood markets. They’re where locals do their grocery shopping and occasionally stop for a tapa or glass of wine. The vendors themselves have usually been in the business for generations, running the same stalls their parents or grandparents founded. Barcelona’s markets are as vibrant, […]

Great Bites near the Barcelona Cruise Port

Taste and enjoy incredible, authentic Catalan food and some of the best tapas in Barcelona near the Barcelona cruise port

This blog post was originally posted on February 24, 2015 and was updated on January 06, 2018. Welcome to the city cruisers! Whether you plan on stopping for a few hours or a few days make sure to try the incredible eats near to the Barcelona cruise port! Now we know you don’t have time to […]

8 Wonderful Wine Bars in Barcelona

Be sure to sample some Catalan wines when enjoying tapas in Barcelona!

Is there anything better than drinking wine in Barcelona? We think not! Luckily, there are plenty of places to do so. Wine bars in Barcelona are a dime a dozen, but finding the best of the best can be tricky. We’ve narrowed it down to eight of our favorite wine bars in Barcelona that will delight vino aficionados […]

Sant Jordi: A Day of Love and Literature

Roses for sale decorated with red and yellow striped flags.

Did you know that Catalonia has its very own version of Valentine’s Day? It involves saints, dragons, books, and roses. April is a lovely month in Catalonia. However, that’s not just because the flowers are blooming. It’s spring, and it’s the month of Sant Jordi. One of the most anticipated days of the year for […]

Our 5 Top Picks for the Best Ice Cream in Barcelona

Looking for the best ice cream in Barcelona? Look no further! We’ve done the very taxing research, and have chosen our top places for ice cream in the Barcelona. Ice cream in Barcelona is serious business. From the old-fashioned parlors who take pride in the traditional art of its production to the newer yogurt shops […]

8 Beautiful Medieval Villages in Catalonia

This blog post was originally posted on December 29, 2015, and was updated on May 3, 2019. Barcelona is wonderful, but there is so much more to discover outside of the city. In particular the wonderful medieval villages in Catalonia. Catalonia has a rich history, beautiful and varied landscapes and amazing local food and wine. Getting out […]

Where to Eat in Barcelona: PobleNou Neighborhood

Why not take a wander to the wonderful Poblenou neighborhood and enjoy some of our favorite places to eat!

This blog post was originally posted on September 2, 2015, and was updated on December 13, 2017. The Poblenou neighborhood is one of the city’s former industrial districts. It is an area that respects the classic Barcelona while also embracing the trendy. If you can’t decide where to eat in Barcelona, try getting off the […]

Bullfighting: Yay or nay?

This blog post was originally posted on August 13, 2014 and was updated on February 1, 2018. Catalonia has a long history of taking stands, and the case of bullfighting is no exception. Years have passed since the region officially banned the sport and with time the bullrings that remain standing have been converted into shopping […]

Off the Beaten Path: 5 Unique Tours in Barcelona

Enjoy the best of some of these Barcelona blogs!

This blog post was originally posted on August 11, 2015, and was updated on December 12, 2017. Coming to Barcelona and looking for a memorable experience? There are so many unique tours in Barcelona to create lasting memories of this wonderful city! Barcelona is a wonderful city to explore with so many different experiences. Furthermore, […]

Christmas Traditions in Barcelona

Christmas markets in Barcelona can vary from the weird to the wonderful! But, we love them all!

This blog post was originally posted on November 17, 2014 and was updated on November 10, 2017. Though Spain celebrates many of the same holiday traditions as the rest of Europe and the western world, many of theirs are uniquely Spanish, and here in Barcelona, you can also find special customs specific to Catalonia. In […]

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