10 Of The Most Romantic Restaurants In Barcelona
Whether you're bringing your whole family or you're spending time with your partner, it's hard to deny that Barcelona is a pretty romantic city. With narrow streets, a stunning old town and breathtaking views, there is no better place to unwind and spend...
Joan Miró (I). Miró in Barcelona
Currently the word Barcelona is associated with design and also with architecture. Every year, many people come to Barcelona to admire the Modernism and the masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí, but the artistic facet of Barcelona goes beyond Gaudí and Modernism.There are...
Gracia: from village to neighborhood without losing character
A singular discrict through the centuries Before being the metropolis we know, Barcelona was a walled city and its environment was rural. The farmhouses or country houses of that environment were grouped into villages or "vilas" and one of the most...
Sant Antoni Market, much more than a market
I arrived in 2008 and lived in the Sant Antoni neighborhood of Barcelona for several years. Nothing foreshadowed the change that was coming. They told me that, after years of commercial splendor, the neighborhood was in decline despite its proximity to the...
the best bakeries in Barcelona
Bread, that food present in almost all cultures, although not necessarily using the blond wheat in its preparation. From the miracle of the loaves and fishes, good part of humanity will be looking for good places where the excellence of both foods is...
Montcada Street and the Picasso Museum. A relationship of stone
The disagreement of Picassso with Franco didn't make the task of opening a Museum to show his paintings. During the fifities, it was not possible neither in Malaga nor in Barcelona. Finally, his loyal friend and secretary, Jaume Sabartés, managed to open a private...
Let’s go into the 10 Royal Square
We open the door of the 10 Royal Square Between 2002 and 2007 I lived in Paris and one of the things that I liked the most is that at nightfall, people turn on the lights of their house without closing the curtains or the shutters. This allows "gossiping"...
Barcelona, fairs and congresses: come and see
Barcelona, fairs and congresses In Barcelona, we like to be visited. We like to receive. To organize events. To celebrate events. It's undeniable. It has happened to us for a long time. I would say that from the Phoenician and Roman times but this is not...
Time to drink vermouth in Barcelona
Time to drink vermouth in Barcelona (with Barcelonina) This is an internationally known drink : In France vermouth, in Germany wemut, here vermouth or vermouth. It can be sweet and red like in Italy or dry and white like in France. Its secret is to mix...
Are you in Barcelona the 31st December ? Here you’ll find things to do
Things to do in Barcelona for the new year’s eve There are many things to do in Barcelona for the new year’s eve and if it happens that you are here then, be ready to start 2018 on a good foot. First of all, do not forget to visit the must see of the city...