Barcelona Travel Blog

Barcelona’s eclectic and exceptionally vibrant music scene is what keeps the city going until 6am almost every night of the week and especially on weekends. Its live music in particular, is rapidly growing with new venues springing up across the city all the time. If you’re looking for live...

Next to the siesta, the fiesta and more specifically, happy hour, is something the Barcelona bars and restaurants have nearly perfected. Almost everyday of the week between 5-8 or later, depending on the place, you can find great deals on cocktails, mixed drinks and tapas. A few cool places to check...

It’s hard to find a city without the token Guinness pouring, Celtic playing, authentic Irish pub and Barcelona is no exception. There are more than 20 Irish bars in town, some bearing very close resemblance to a mom ‘n pop Spanish tapas hole in the wall, while others are slightly more elaborate,...

As the holidays approach Barcelona’s markets (which set up shop on December 1st) become even more packed with locals, expats as well as tourists looking for a few Catalan souvenirs. It’s one of the most electric times of  year in the city and no matter which area you’re in there’s...

Romance might not be the first word that comes to mind when conjuring up images of Barcelona; tapas, sangria, fiestas (and siestas) might take precedence when thinking about this Mediterranean city. That being said however, Barcelona is actually an exceptionally romantic destination, ideal for intimate...

Contrary to popular belief, Barcelona is not ALL tapas and sangria. Due to the large Italian contingency both frequenting and living in the city, there are quite a lot of traditional, rustic and very romantic restaurants that know how to perfect the pasta. Here are a few of Barcelona’s best Italian...

Barcelona might not be the hub for live music gigs, however it has a fair amount of hidden gems if you’re looking for funky and cool live music venues. Here are a few options to check out: El Paraigua Nestled behind Plaza Sant Jaume in the Gotico, don’t let this unassuming restaurant fool...

If you don’t feel like burning a hole in your wallet yet still want to have an exciting, action packed day hitting the streets of Barcelona, you’ve got plenty of options. $50 USD (34 euros) can take you from sunrise to sunrise and leave you feeling like you’ve seen the very best the city...

It’s not hard to find outdoor dining in a city with such an incredible climate. Although terraces flourish more during the spring and summer months, Barcelona’s outdoor culinary scene remains strong year round. Whether you’re looking for a more spacious plaza in Gracia or a tiny patio tucked...

Barcelona’s reputation as a sangria drinking, tapa eating, fiesta frenzied city that never sleeps, precedes itself; however it’s also a city renowned for its passion, design, innovation, vigor and of course its affinity for romance. So if you’re looking for love in Barcelona, here are a few ways...