One of Barcelona’s ten districts, Nou Barris is not amongst the most talked about or visited one. Despite its humble nature, Nou Barris is actually an area rich in beauty and culture and...
Leisure and Culture
Have a hoedown in Barcelona and learn how to country dance
Country dancing has become quite a craze in Barcelona, with many clubs and studios offering the opportunity to practice this American dance style and appreciate the music that goes with it. Break out...
Bookstores in Gràcia
Although the ebook is fashionable, many people still prefer to read an actual physical book. If this is your case, why not pay a visit to some of the best bookstores in...
Mosaics and Frescoes of Barcelona
You don’t have to walk far in Barcelona in order to see a mosaic sculpture (or tacky souvenir) inspired by Gaudí. Although Gaudí’s are the most famous examples of mosaic art in...
A visit to the Monestir de Pedralbes
Although now located within the city of Barcelona, the Monestir de Pedralbes occupies a serene situation on the slopes of the Sant Pere Màrtir mountain. To step inside its walls is to step back in...
Be an au pair in Barcelona
One of the best ways to explore the incredible city of Barcelona and be paid at the same time is to be an au pair. It’s a great way to get to know a new culture, pick up a different language...
Thought-inspiring museums in Barcelona
Every year thousands of visitors arrive in Barcelona to experience its famed artistic and cultural hotspots including the works of creative geniuses such as Gaudí, Picasso and Dalí, which are...
The Nativity Facade of La Sagrada Familia
The Nativity Façade of La Sagrada Família represents one of the earliest parts of the church to be completed, and is also the purest example of Gaudí’s work on the basilica, being constructed...
Old vs New: La Sagrada Familia
The one building which, above all others, symbolizes modern-day Barcelona is undoubtedly Gaudí’s inimitable masterpiece, the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. The architect knew when he...
The best spaces to barcecue in Barcelona
Is there anything better than a day in the sun with friends? We think not. Spring has arrived tp Barcelona and that means it’s BBQ time! There is not an obvious abundance of green spaces to...
