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

8 Wonderful Wine Bars 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 […]

Roses for sale decorated with red and yellow striped flags.

Sant Jordi: A Day of Love and Literature

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 […]

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 […]

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

Christmas Traditions in Barcelona

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 […]