Fiesta de La Mercè 2011 – Experience Barcelona´s Biggest Festival

Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn the Catalan way by attending Barcelona´s biggest street party – La Fiesta de la Mercè. In honour of the patron saint of Barcelona, the festival has over 500 events making it the … Continue reading

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Barcelona Shopping – Something for Everyone

Forget Paris. Forget New York. Whether you´re a shopaholic or just enjoy a good browse, Barcelona is the place to be this autumn. Take a long stroll down Passeig de Gracia or hop from boutique to bazaar in El Born … Continue reading

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Visit Sitges Beach

Sitges is a lovely beach town, 35 kilometers from Barcelona. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the ever so pleasant weather. Its Mediterranean climate ensures that it has 300 days of sunshine. For years it has been … Continue reading

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A perfect day trip to the Dali museum in Figueres

Your vacation in Barcelona would not be complete without a trip to Figueres. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Barcelona, Figueres is a small town in Catalonia close to the border of France. It is the birthplace of the world … Continue reading

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We have a contest! Win a free stay in Barcelona!

Here it goes: if you shot a nice clip with your phone of something funny, something cool, something that caught your attention while visiting this wonderful city, send it to us! We will upload it on our YouTube channel. The … Continue reading

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Visit La Sagrada Familia avoiding long lines

If it’s the first time for you in Barcelona, you don’t want to miss a visit to the Temple of La Sagrada Familia. Maybe you´ll have to devote an entire day of your holiday to the task, 60% of which … Continue reading

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Palau de la Mùsica foyer bar

Yes, the Palau de la Música Catalana is a must see when visiting Barcelona. Every day hundreds of people flock to the gates of the Barrio de Sant Pere to get a picture of the impressive façade. A hard task, … Continue reading

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3 Bars for the Best Patatas Bravas

Patatas bravas is the queen of tapas all over Spain and also in Barcelona. There is no bar, from the outskirts to the high class barrios of the Catalan capital, that does not include this dish in its tapas menu. … Continue reading

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Barcelona’s Secret Garden

The Ramblas never ever stops. It’s an incessant river of people and it is sensitive only to the daily tides and the days of the week. Indifferent to the heat, or so it seems, the courageous visitors leave their apartments … Continue reading

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Where to Park Your Car in Barcelona

Travelling by car is fun, but coming to Barcelona by car and parking it for your holiday might give you a bit of a headache. Free parking spots and lots in the city, especially in central areas, are almost impossible … Continue reading

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