In the heart of El Raval, Barcelona’s grungiest neighborhood, one will find one of the liveliest streets in the city: Carrer de Joaquin Costa. This street has a lot to offer, from vintage to...
Leisure and Culture
Make Your Band Famous with Bala Perduda
Sala Apolo is an iconic venue in Barcelona, one of the most popular concert halls and nightclubs in the city. Always on the go, Sala Apolo has a rich weekly programming that includes massive rock and...
Discover Museu Picasso with ShBarcelona
One of the jewels of Barcelona’s cultural offer is the museum that collects the works of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Born in October of 1881, in the region of Malaga, Picasso grew up to be one of...
Nature-related museums in Barcelona
Are you a fan of nature? Barcelona has hundreds of gorgeous landscapes to be explored that include mountains and the sea. If you would like to combine your passion for nature with knowledge, make...
Top Artist’s Museums in Barcelona
Barcelona is a great city to immerse yourself in the art world. There are hundreds of museums to explore, covering various different themes. Here is ShBarcelona’s selection of the top artist’s...
El Caganer: an Unusual Catalan Tradition
Walking in the streets of Barcelona, particularly those that have souvenir shops, you may have already stumbled upon a very unusual figure that made you stop, step back and take a second look:...
Torres Priorat Winery
Torres, one of the most famous wine companies in not only Western Europe, but all over the world, has open doors to the public. This world-renowned wine has been around since 1870, and has developed...
The Catalan log or Tió de Nadal
The Catalan Christmas season is a very particular and traditional time of year, full of unique little characters. One of those characters is the Caganer, a ceramic figure representing a man...
Beauty guide: Wellness and beauty salons in Barcelona
Barcelona is a gorgeous city with beautiful people who know how to take good care of their bodies. With a great weather for outdoor exercising and an excellent selection of wellness centers, spas and...
Getting the most out of Barcelona: get social, get fit
Moving to a new city is not always the most pleasant experience. The packing, the expenses and the stress can turn the transition into a living hell. But what can be even harder than that is to be in...
