When you’re in Barcelona, you should be prepared to eat a lot of tomato and bread. You’ll get served pa amb tomàquet so often you might think someone is playing a joke on you. It’s eaten for breakfast, served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner, and plated up in Catalan homes throughout the country. […]
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How to Take a Self-Guided Gothic Quarter Walking Tour
Posted on May 18, 2020
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is jam-packed with fascinating history and hidden gems. Its winding streets, towering stone buildings, and unique shops and storefronts all have stories to tell from the city’s past. With its medieval alleyways, small squares, and secret corners, this is one area that you simply can’t miss. Barcelona is the perfect city to […]
How Much to Budget for Food Per Day in Barcelona
Posted on May 5, 2020
Barcelona is a magical city full of amazing places to eat, but it has a reputation for being a little pricey. So, what is the cost of food per day in Barcelona? We’ll give you some insight into that question along with some recommendations for great value food in Barcelona. Breakfast In Barcelona, breakfast is light—a […]
Cozy Up at These 6 Spots for Afternoon Tea in Barcelona
Posted on April 20, 2020
While not the first beverage that comes to mind when you think of this beachside city, tea rooms in Barcelona are more popular than ever. Furthermore, with blocks and boulevards lined with thousands of restaurants and bars, it can be a daunting task to choose! Take our advice and check out some of these can’t-miss […]
5 Barcelona Restaurants That Are Almost Always Open—Even on Holidays
Posted on April 6, 2020
In Spain we love to celebrate! We thus find many reasons to have a national or local holiday, which subsequently means that many restaurants are closed.But there are always those few wonderful underdogs that stay open on Sundays, Mondays, Festes Majors (like this one in Gràcia) and even during religious holidays. As a visitor to […]
Best Spots for Natural Wine in Barcelona
Posted on March 23, 2020
Looking to make your diet more organic? Why not choose one of Barcelona’s natural wines to wind down with after a hard day’s work at the office? Catalonia is fast-becoming Spain’s number one producer of natural wine, and is now home to some of the most famous natural wineries in Europe thanks to the growing […]
8 Unmissable Lunch Spots in Barcelona That Locals Love
Posted on March 9, 2020
Lunch in Barcelona, when done right, can be both very affordable and of tremendous quality. Here in Spain, lunch is the main meal of the day, so many restaurants offer a “menú del día”—a fixed-price lunch deal that usually includes a primero (first course), a segundo (second course) and postre (dessert) and is typically cheaper […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Eating Alone in Barcelona
Posted on February 24, 2020
Catalans are social people, and food is often the central part of special occasions and random family gatherings. So the thought of eating alone in Barcelona, which is famous for shared plates, can be scary. But if you think about it, eating alone is one of the best ways to focus solely and deeply on […]
Barcelona in March: Classic Cars, Dancing Giants, & Sweet Treats
Posted on February 4, 2020
Spring is just around the corner, and endless events coupled with plenty of sunshine make Barcelona the place to be in March. Our agenda this month is packed with everything from authentic Catalan festivals to classic car rallies and everything in between. Plus, since March is still considered part of low season, it’s a great […]
Our Top Picks for the Best Hot Chocolate in Barcelona
Posted on February 3, 2020
Nothing beats winding down during the winter months with a decadently delicious hot chocolate. When you think of Barcelona, you think of sun, sea and sangria (though whether or not we actually drink it here is a different story!) Yet during the winter months, the city is home to some of the best hot chocolate […]
