A lot of us dream of picking up an acoustic guitar and using our hands to play beautiful melodies capable of impressing anyone. Unfortunately, few people go through with it. Granted, playing acoustic...
Arts & Culture
Art galleries in Sant Martí
Barcelona is a city that is known for its thriving art, culture and design scene. For decades many artists have made Barcelona their home, the city serving as a muse for creativity and artistry...
Taller de Marionetas de Pepe Otal
The Raval area may have a reputation for being full of dark shadows and alleys, but take a turn down Calle de la Guardia and through some imposing Gothic glass doors and you find yourself in a...
All about Teatre Lliure
If you’re a fan of theatre, you are in luck, because Barcelona has a rich offer of venues where you can see both contemporary and classic productions. There is one theatre in particular, though...
Discover Casa de les Punxes – the House of Spikes
Standing majestically on the intersection between Avingunda Diagonal, Carrer Rosselló and Carrer Bruc is Casa Terrades, most commonly known as Casa de les Punxes. According to ShBarcelona, this is...
Art galleries in Gràcia
Barcelona has lots to offer to the eager explorer. Besides its fine restaurants, golden beaches, colourful architecture and a wide selection of museums, the city also has an array of art...
Picasso’s life in Barcelona
Despite having lived most of his life in Paris, it was in Barcelona that Pablo Picasso began his career as an artist. Moving around inside Spain as a teenager allowed him to grow artistically...
Plaça Ramon Berenguer
Barcelona is a city with a long and detailed history; it thrived throughout both Roman and Medieval times. You can see both of these civilizations illustrated in the magnificent historical monument...
The artistic side of Costa Brava
When hearing about Costa Brava, the common tourist will imagine a small paradise on the coast of Barcelona. But Costa Brava is more than great beaches and relaxing landscapes: it was, and still...
5 Great Recent Catalan Drama films
It is an exciting moment for Catalan film, with enterprising directors using the best talent and stunning Catalan countryside to create some real treats. Have a look at 5 recent films that show off...