Rumba Catalana as a music genre has been very influential in the overall Spanish music scene over the past 70 to 80 years. As with most artistic expressions its origins are difficult to ascertain and...
Leisure and Culture
Horsing around: Where to Horseride in Barcelona
Getting on top of a steed and wandering off into the blue yonder has been a leisure activity for humans for a century and once was the place of Kings, Princes and Knights. If you are visiting...
Sailing Adventures in Barcelona
Many visitors to Barcelona never truly enjoy the amazing tranquility and beautiful views from the Mediterranean. Whether you enjoy classic sailing on a sailboat, cruising on a yacht or partying on a...
Speaking the Catalan Language in Barcelona – Don’t They Speak Spanish?
One thing that surprises most tourists when they are staying in Barcelona, is the fact that most locals tend to speak the Catalan language and not Spanish. Not only is Spanish not the majority spoken...
Religion in Catalonia
Catalonia as a nation, principality, region or territory has had a fairly consistent religious affiliation to the Roman Catholic Church throughout its history. In more recent times through...
Barcelona’s Best Scooter Tours
Trying to get around Barcelona can sometimes be frustrating. As a visitor or tourist with limited understanding of Catalan or Spanish it can be difficult to figure out the public transit system...
Catalonia’s Most Beautiful Places
Catalonia as a region has some amazing architecture, natural wonders and beautiful places in which to enjoy Catalan culture, Mediterranean life and nature. There are many more beautiful places in...
Barcelona Street Life: La Vida de la Calle
As with any major metropolis, Barcelona sports a healthy street life that provides many activities and cultural events for the city’s inhabitants and tourists. Many of these local festivals and...
A walk around Poblenou area!
Before visiting or living in Barcelona you probably already know several neighborhoods of Barcelona for its renowned monuments or you have hearing about them because someone mentioned and recommended...
Things you can do for free in Barcelona
In a city like Barcelona you always find something to do during the day or at night. Whether or not you have money there will be some activity that suits your tastes and your budget. So from...
