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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Five Barcelona Travel Tips Five Barcelona Travel Tips

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 coming to Barcelona or while in town, be sure to check out a few insider tips: 1: Book Picasso Museum Tickets Online: If you want to see the... Read More

Happening Happy Hour Barcelona Bars & Restaurants Happening Happy Hour Barcelona Bars & Restaurants

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 out the Gothic Quarter, include Milk Bar & Bistro, which features cheap and very large cocktails daily. Their strawberry Daiquiris at 5 Euros apiece, are... Read More

Romantic & Breathtaking Barcelona Views Romantic & Breathtaking Barcelona Views

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, perfect for taking in gorgeous city views whether it be during the day or under the stars. A few key viewpoints to note include: Hotel 1898 Rooftop... Read More

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