Gastronomy
La Castanyada 2022: origin and curiosities

La Castanyada 2022: origin and curiosities

The night of October 31 to November 1 is celebrated in many parts of the world as All Saints’ Day, Day of the Dead or Halloween.

However, in Catalonia the Castanyada is celebrated, the name comes from castanya, which means chestnut in Catalan. Like any tradition, it has an origin, a legend, a characteristic character and a typical food.

If you want to know what Castanyada is all about, don’t miss today’s blog of Hotel Arc la Rambla.

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Top 4 Tapas in Barcelona

Top 4 Tapas in Barcelona

One of the most popular dishes of Spanish gastronomy is “tapas”. In today’s blog of Hotel Arc La Rambla you will discover their origin, which are the most typical and where to eat them in Barcelona.

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Barcelona patisseries: have a chocolate with churros!

Barcelona patisseries: have a chocolate with churros!

Chocolate with churros is a typical sweet of the Spanish gastronomy and in Barcelona it has a great tradition. The origin of eating it dates back to the 19th century, when churros, which are slices of golden and salty fried dough, were first eaten for breakfast....

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Traditional Catalan cuisine: 4 recipes to make at home

Traditional Catalan cuisine: 4 recipes to make at home

Facing the challenge of staying for several days at home, at Hotel Arc La Rambla we propose you to take this opportunity and develop your skills as a chef. A good way to get to know a city like Barcelona is through its gastronomy, that's why at Hotel Arc La Rambla we...

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The best terraces in Barcelona

The best terraces in Barcelona

Now that the good weather is coming, at Hotel Arc La Rambla we would like to recommend some of the best terraces in Barcelona so that you can plan your stay in the city. These are some of the best places for you to enjoy the good weather outdoors: Mirablau...

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International food just a step away from La Rambla

International food just a step away from La Rambla

Stay in La Rambla and discover an infinite choice of restaurants of all origins. As you know, eating in Barcelona is a must if you decide to come and visit us, and that's why we encourage you to stroll through its downtown streets and try foods in restaurants you may...

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Typical Christmas gastronomy in Barcelona

Typical Christmas gastronomy in Barcelona

Nothing describes Christmas better than a family around a table to celebrate it. Each country, and even each region, has its own traditions, which are often reflected in specific dishes to celebrate the Christmas holidays in a special way and, needless to say, always...

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