Sarria-Sant Gervasi is one of the most popular areas of Barcelona among tourists wishing to base themselves within easy reach of the major attractions. The most famous sight is Tibidabo, the...
Leisure and Culture
Why You Should Visit Sant Pol de Mar
Summertime in Barcelona is all about enjoying the long and leisurely days, which for many of us, are spent at the seaside with family and friends. If you’re a visitor to Barcelona anytime...
Best Music Stores in Barcelona
So, you’re in Barcelona, you’ve indulged yourself on all kinds of the different music around, you’ve seen lots of different bands and artists, heard lots of different styles, and now you want...
El tren de l’Oreneta – a hidden gem for children
In the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona, tucked away in the foothills of the Collserola mountain range, is the delightful Parc de l’Oreneta (‘Park of the Swallow’). Here...
Discover the former bullfight arenas of Barcelona
Have you walked the streets of Barcelona and admired the magnificence of the bullfight arenas? Well, the good news is you are safe to walk through them since there aren’t any bulls or bullfights...
Where to take capoeira classes in Barcelona
Although not currently as trendy as yoga or Zumba, martial arts classes are an excellent option for those who want to get regular exercise. Whether your goal is to stay in shape or to just step away...
Exploring the Local Parks of Barcelona II
You might have already read that Barcelona is home to over 40 parks. Also, you might be fairly familiar with the parks popular with tourists like Parc de la Ciutadella and Parc Güell. And perhaps...
Best Belly Dance Classes in Barcelona
It was watching Shakira belly dance on the beach in Barceloneta in her “Loca” music video that originally sparked my desire to move here- I wanted to replicate that moment. Luckily...
Barcelona Beach Activities
Barcelona is blessed in an unusual way for a major international city in Europe. In very few other places are you able to find the stunning architecture, shops, and sights of this modern cosmopolitan...
Btoy – A Barcelona street artist
Andrea Michaelsson was born in Barcelona in 1977. At first she thought she was meant to be a lawyer and did four years of college studying law. That was before she discovered her talent as an...
