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It can all be a little overwhelming, the city may not be huge but the culture, activities, events, eateries etc. is vast. So we have taken it upon ourselves to amalgamate our local 12 years experience in the city via our blog. Whether you are planning on coming over for the festivals, want to find out vegan eats or general insider information, we will keep you in the loop.

Barcelona presents The Brandery 2012 summer edition

10/07/2012

Barcelona presents The Brandery 2012 summer edition

Its that time again, fashion, street style, shopping, events, and more at The Brandery Summer edition on July 13th. The three day event takes place over at Fira at Placa Espanya just by Montjuïc, action packed with the opportunity to network with business owners, enter design competitions and a cool place to chill out and have a cocktail- making it the perfect place to shop, mingle and be entertained.

26/06/2012

Grec Festival 2012 – The open air tradition continues

The Grec Festival of Barcelona is one of the most important cultural events in Europe, and definitely the most exciting summer cultural event in BCN, with theatre, dance, music, circus and other stage arts.

The Teatre Grec (Greek Theatre in Castilian), Barcelona (Spain), is an outdoor theater located on the mountain of Montjuïc. Despite its name, is not a construction made by the ancient Greeks. It was designed and constructed in 1929 for the International Exposition in Barcelona by architect Ramon Nicolau Maria Rubio Reventós and i Tudurí, which was inspired by the floor of the theater of Epidaurus. It was located in an old quarry in the mountains and served as the theater space
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26/05/2012

More than meets the eye… Montjuic

Several thousand years ago, Iberic Celts settled on Montjuïc, a 213m high hill southeast of Barcelona’s current city centre. The hill was later used by the Romans as a ceremonial site, and then the 1800’s saw the crowning construction of the castle. Today Montjuic is full of sights and attractions, most of them originating from two major events that took place here: the 1929 International Exhibition and the 1992 Olympics.

02/10/2011

A photographic tour of Barcelona

A diver prepares for take-off at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuic, against the perfect city backdrop

Barcelona; an energetic, vibrant city, and of course, part of the fun of staying in such a lively place involves capturing the special places you encounter on your stay. Here is a list of the top places to take photos and/or watch the world go by…

19/09/2011

La Terrazza – bringing the Balearics to Barcelona

For the sixteen years since its inauguration as an Atmospherical Fun Club, La Terrazza has been consistently hailed as Barcelona’s answer to the sort of free-spirited, alfresco merriment usually reserved for the naughtiest sibling of those Balearic islands, Ibiza. continue reading

23/12/2008

Acai, interesting piece in Barcelona’s gastronomic puzzle

At the foothills of Montjuic, tucked away in a little-known corner of Poble-Sec you’ll find this stunning gourmet restaurant. With a total staff of 4 (two in the partially visible kitchen and two on the floor), this top-quality yet intimate jewel is the brainchild of a young professional couple with a penchant for organic cuisine with conscience.