We are pleased to announce that Hotel Arc La Rambla is now part of the organizations with the distinction of Biosphere Barcelona standard for Commitment to Sustainable Tourism. Barcelona Sustainable Destination Barcelona has held a Biosphere certificate since 2011, as an urban destination committed to sustainability. The...
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Our hotel is located in one of the most central and historic areas of Barcelona, close to some of the most emblematic traditional shops in the city. Discover in this post the secrets of these shops that you will be able to enjoy during your...
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...
