Nothing says fall in Barcelona like roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes… and, of course, panellets! Learn how to make this typical marzipan sweet with our panellets recipe. Though Halloween has gained popularity in recent years, Catalan families continue to celebrate the traditional fall feast of All Saints Day. And of course, no holiday is complete without […]
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The Ultimate 5 Comfort Food Dishes to Eat in Barcelona
Winter is the time for cozy comfort foods that warm both the body and the soul. Each city has its own special dishes, and Catalonia is no exception. Let’s explore our favorite comfort food dishes in Barcelona for when the weather turns cold—perfect companions for chilly days. Our favorite comfort food dishes in Barcelona Escudella […]
Five Ways to Celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on October 17, 2015, and was updated on December 14, 2017. A big, fiery and noisy festival is coming up soon! Do you know how you will celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona? Of the many festivals we celebrate throughout the year in Barcelona, perhaps there is none as noisy […]
5 Off-The-Beaten-Path Food Markets in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on November 19, 2015, and was updated on October 13, 2017. One of the best ways to see a place is through its food. And what better place to do that than a beautiful Barcelona market! Here in Barcelona, a huge part of the food culture are the many […]
Live Like a Local in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on January 20, 2015, and was updated on October 15, 2017. Throughout our years in Barcelona, we’ve come across dozens of thought-provoking words that people use to describe the city we call home. Barcelona is an incredible city, however a confusing one sometimes for its many visitors each year! It’s […]
Foodie Finds: Tros de Sort Tupí Cheese
This blog post was originally posted on July 9, 2015 and was updated on October 25, 2022. One of the best parts of living (and eating!) in an area so profoundly rooted in tradition is finding those old ways of life that still live on despite modern times. An example of that can be found […]
7 Best Chocolate Shops in Barcelona for the Sweets Obsessed
Barcelona’s got a thing for chocolate, and chocolate treats in all different forms can be found all over the city. We love nothing more than a classic suizos, which are cups of delicious hot chocolate with a dollop of cream atop to start our day when sampling chocolate in Barcelona. The chocolate in Barcelona is […]
Barcelona’s Must-Visit Markets
This blog post was originally posted on October 25, 2016, and was updated on October 12, 2017. Neighborhood markets are essential to everyday life and culture in Spain. No trip would be complete without a visit to some of Barcelona’s must-visit markets! Whether you’re looking to ogle mountains of fresh produce, or you want to have […]
Barcelona Shopping Tips
This blog post was originally posted on October 20, 2014, and was updated on October 12, 2017. Barcelona is a compact city that is filled to the brim with different shopping areas for all tastes, budgets, and time-limits. Photo Credit: Misty Barker Text Overlay: Devour Barcelona Food Tours From high-end designers to funky second-hand and […]
Typical Souvenirs from Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2015, and was updated on October 12, 2017. Looking for the perfect souvenirs from Barcelona? We’ve got plenty of ideas. If you’re like us, you’ve probably waited until the last minute to hunt down souvenirs from Barcelona for your friends and family back home. You’ve possibly […]