Barcelona

Barcelona Travel Guide

Rich in history and design, renowned for its state of the art architecture, cutting edge cuisine, gorgeous landscapes and thriving night life, Barcelona is a place that will pull you in and make it hard to leave. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, Barcelona is an ideal fusion between the 'old' and the 'new'. Just a twenty-minute walk and one can find themselves transported through the ages between the Gothic Quarter's medieval alleyways and Roman Ruins into the Eixample neighborhood full of Gaudi's magnificent art nouveau (modernism) masterpieces. It's a city laden with hidden streets, niche courtyards, quaint boutiques, rustic tapas bars, wide open patios and terraces and a never ending 'joie de vivre'. It's not hard to understand why Barcelona is the 16th most visited city and an artistic, architectural and culinary leader across the globe.

Spain's second largest city (behind Madrid) and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is home to some of the world's most intriguing...

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Barcelona’s Modernist Masterpieces Barcelona’s Modernist Masterpieces

Most people coming to Barcelona have a few ‘must-see’s on the list. Many of those, if not the majority include a variety of modernist buildings from the likes of Gaudi, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, to name but a few. Renowned structures such as Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, Palau de La Musica, Palau Guell and Hospital Sant Pau are not only breathtaking but they symbolize a time in this Mediterranean city when artists... Read More

Barcelona’s Best Cafes Barcelona’s Best Cafes

Perhaps not as well known for their coffee as for their wine, it’s hard to order a bad ‘café’ in Barcelona (or Spain for that matter). Whether you want a Cortado (espresso with milk), Espresso, Café con Leche or an Americano, (long espresso), most coffee shops around the city serve a rich and very flavourful cup. And if you’re looking for a place to relax with a book, chat with a friend or even do a bit of work, there are several options. If... Read More

Barcelona’s Top Five Tapas Pics Barcelona’s Top Five Tapas Pics

Barcelona is known for its tapas; small dishes of delicious, innovative goodness, ideal for sharing amongst friends on a Barcelona terrace. If it’s your first encounter with the ‘world of small plates or feel like you haven’t really experienced the best that the city has to offer but aren’t sure what to order, it’s worth asking a local for a few tips. Barcelona’s Top Five Tapas Picks include: 1: Patatas Bravas: The quality of these... Read More

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