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...
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Barcelona. These markets were born to sell animals and typical food products for December's meals and celebrations, but currently in Barcelona the most traditional markets sell Christmas trees and cribs, clothes and all kinds of gift items. Barcelona, as...
The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is one of the most visited and oldest parts of Barcelona. It is one of the four districts that form the Ciutat Vella and is delimited by La Rambla, Via Laietana, Passeig de Colom and Plaça Catalunya. All this makes...
Barcelona is a city that stands out for its vibrant cultural and cosmopolitan life. Strolling through its neighbourhoods, getting to know its main monuments, museums, history, theatre or relaxing on its beaches are some of the best ways to enjoy Barcelona. But Barcelona is a city...
Barcelona is one of the Spanish cities with the most cultural life and a good example of this is the great number of museums that one can visit. Some museums, however, stand out for offering an alternative to the more traditional ones in terms of...
La Mercè are the festivities celebrated in Barcelona from 20 to 24 September. It is a celebration in honour of the Mare de Dèu de La Mercè, one of the patron saints of Barcelona, filling the city with cultural, free musical and religious events in...
The Gran Teatre del Liceu is located in the middle of La Rambla, in the section known as La Rambla dels Caputxins, and is one of the most representative buildings in Barcelona. It has more than 200 years of history and is closely connected to...
Having lunch or dinner at one of the beach bars in Barcelona (known as chiringuitos) is a good plan to relax and enjoy the sea after a hot day. The city has a very good variety of bars located on its beaches, so it is...
Drassanes Reials in Barcelona (Barcelona Royal Shipyard) is an architectural site, located at the end of La Rambla in Barcelona, headquarters of the current Maritime Museum of the city. It can be reached on foot from the Hotel Arc La Rambla, and its walls house...
Plaza Reial in Barcelona is one of the most emblematic squares in the city. It owes its name to King Ferdinand VII, when it was built as it is today. However, it has an interesting history that is worth knowing. Plaza Reial is located in the...
