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About Marina - Marketing Team
Marina is a writer from Barcelona and is passionate about travel and technology. "Whenever I have the time, you'll find me with a backpack discovering the world. And when don't, I write about my wonderful city to help visitors to enjoy it to the fullest."
Google PlusBarcelona – Still the Coolest Place to Visit in Spain
Barcelona, thanks to its impressive heritage and wonderfully preserved architecture and art, has been a very popular holiday spot for a long time. But, like many other excellent destinations, it has become a victim of its own success. What’s deemed … Continue reading
Top Barcelona Events in February 2012
Still not taken a trip this winter? Head on over to Barcelona this February and experience everything this wonderful city has to offer, including some fabulous events. From bright costume parties, to fire-runs, to the future of communication, Gaudí´s city … Continue reading
La Calçotada – The Biggest Catalan Onion Festival
There are many strangely wonderful traditions existing in Barcelona and across Catalonia today, from the pants-dropping Christmas caganer to the fire-waving devils of the correfocs, but of them all, the Calçotada is definitely one of the most delicious. Harvested throughout … Continue reading
Barcelona in 2 Days: A Short Tourist Guide – Day 2
In day 1 of our Barcelona tourist guide, we took you on a tour of some the best sights in the city, from Las Ramblas, to the Gothic Cathedral, to El Born. But, of course, there is so much more … Continue reading
Barcelona in 2 Days: A Short Tourist Guide – Day 1
Think you need an extended stay to enjoy Barcelona? Think again. Here we have created a complete guide to visiting the highlights of Barcelona in just two days! Obviously, the more time in Barcelona, the better, however you can … Continue reading
Three Kings Day in Barcelona
There are many celebrations in Barcelona throughout the holiday season worth experiencing: Noche Buena (Christmas Eve), Noche Vieja (New Year´s Eve), and in particular the day of Los Reyes Magos (The Three Kings). This is arguably the most important … Continue reading
Barcelona in January 2012 – Top Events for Your Winter Holiday
After the Christmas celebrations of December have passed, and we have partied the night away for New Year´s Eve…what comes next? January is a time for reflections on the past year, resolutions for the next one, and, of course, a … Continue reading
Barcelona Christmas Traditions: Origins of the Caganer
Those who have booked flights to Barcelona for a Christmas getaway may be surprised when they come across local nativity scenes. As well as the usual characters from the Story of Christmas (Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Shepherds and the … Continue reading
The Sagrada Familia Barcelona – Gaudí´s unfinished masterpiece
Barcelona is a place of many architectural wonders, many of which were designed by the famous Catalan-born Antoni Gaudí. But if you are coming to this beautiful city, whether on holiday, a short weekend break or a business trip, you … Continue reading
Christmas in Barcelona – Food, Festivities and Fun!
Christmas is a very special time in Barcelona. With the many traditions, wintry foods and the exciting festive atmosphere, it is a wonderful place to visit in December and January. Here our Barcelona tourist guide gives you some fantastic reasons … Continue reading
