Barcelona Travel Blog

One of Barcelona’s best attributes is its close proximity to the beach. The Mediterranean Sea is a stone’s throw from the city center and just a short bus or metro ride from the Eixample and Gracia neighborhoods (or a nice, leisurely stroll). No matter what time of year, Barcelona’s boardwalk...

Even if you don’t have a friend on the ‘inside’, it’s always easier to get by and maximize your experience in a city if you know a few key tricks of the trade. Barcelona especially, is that much easier to navigate and to enjoy if you have a little ‘help from a friend’. Before...

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...

Renowned for its culinary, design and architectural expertise, what Barcelona is also known for is its affinity for romantic getaways. Not only is it full of quaint and intimate places to wine & dine a current love or prospective ‘interest’, the city has a variety of ideal look out points,...

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...

If you have more than a few days to spend in Barcelona, one option to consider is taking a weekend getaway trip. Since Barcelona is so well situated, just a short drive from the Pyrenees, Andorra, France and the picturesque Costa Brava, there are plenty of great places to check out if you’re craving...

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...

Skiing isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when conjuring up images of Barcelona. There is however, a fairly large variety of places to go, for those looking to satisfy their ski craving come ‘winter’ time. If you’re willing to trek just a few hours outside of the...