Barcelona Shopping Night 2012 – Fairytales and Fantasy

Barcelona Shopping Night 2012

The much anticipated Barcelona Shopping Night is set to kick off the 2012 Christmas shopping season with some sparkle. Much like its previous editions, this popular event sees stores on the grand Passeig de Gràcia and the nearby streets keep … Continue reading

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Barcelona International Jazz Festival 2012 – Live Music From Around the World

Barcelona International Jazz Festival 2012

The city of Barcelona comes to life throughout November as some of the top artists from the jazz sphere grace the city during the month-long Barcelona International Jazz Festival 2012! The festival, which enjoyed its first installment in 1966, has … Continue reading

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Making Your Way Around Barcelona

Barcelona Buses [Photo by andynash via Flickr]

So, your suitcases are packed, you’ve booked one of the many Barcelona apartments close to plenty of the sights  and you are all set for your trip to Barcelona! Now you just need to plan your journeys around the city. Rest … Continue reading

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Bike Tours in Barcelona

Barcelona is such an exciting place to discover, and there are so many great ways to do so! From bus tours of the main attractions to jet-ski tours of the coastline to walking tours of the Gothic Quarter’s winding streets, … Continue reading

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Park Güell – A Colorful Paradise in Barcelona!

Home to some to of the most revered structures and astonishing architecture in the world, Barcelona welcomes millions of visitors each year, many of whom come to admire the wonderful works of Antoni Gaudí! The Catalan-born architect is most famous … Continue reading

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A Short Guide to the Best Museums in Barcelona

MNAC Museum, Barcelona

If you’re looking for an all-round cultural experience, visiting some of the museums in Barcelona should definitely be top of your to-do list. With endless exhibits and attractions, from Dali’s surrealist art to miniature versions of Barcelona carved in chocolate, … Continue reading

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Barcelona Aquarium: A Magical Underwater Experience

Aquarium

So, you’ve seen it all in Barcelona from Gaudí’s towering Sagrada Familia to the colorful designs of Parc Güell’s benches, and you’re now wondering what’s next… Well, why not spend an afternoon at one of the city’s undiscovered gems, L’Aquàrium … Continue reading

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Tibidabo in Barcelona: Something for Everyone

Tibidabo Ferris Wheel, Barcelona

The beaches of Barcelona are a big hit with holidaymakers, but that’s not to say that the mountains surrounding this bustling metropolis shouldn’t get a look-in with visitors too! At the highest point of the beautiful Collserola range, you will … Continue reading

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Barcelona Festivals: Quirky Catalan Customs and Traditions

If you are coming to Barcelona you have to witness the city’s festivals first-hand to fully grasp why the Catalan capital is known for throwing some of the most vibrant and exciting fiestas in Europe! The people of Catalonia celebrate … Continue reading

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Barceloneta: All You Need to Know About ‘Little Barcelona’

Barceloneta, Barcelona

You simply cannot visit Barcelona in the summer without spending some time walking around the beautiful seaside town of Barceloneta. Its long stretch of golden sand (named ‘third best beach in the world’ by the Discovery Channel) is a great … Continue reading

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