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Nani Marquina – Handmade Luxury
At the top end of the Eixample district, there is a shop that is like no other. It was originally a private garage, and inside you can clearly make out the ramps and large spaces where cars would have pulled in to sleep for the night. But with walls now bathed in white and hung with…
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Gràcia neighbourhood – The bohemian barrio in Barcelona
The Gràcia neighbourhood has an undeniable "small town" feel although it is a rather big melting pot of bohemian lifestyle and hippy culture. There is one thing that really comes to mind when you think of Gràcia and that is plazas, there is an abundance in this neighbourhood. -
Discover Barcelona’s El Born neighbourhood
El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona offers something for everyone, from historical and architectural sights to unique and individual boutique shops, surrounded by a plethora of great cafes and restaurants it is easy to lose yourself in the winding backstreets of this old-town area. -
Sants Alive! Barcelona’s ‘undiscovered’ neighbourhood
When visitors to Barcelona think ‘Sants’ neighbourhood they conjure up images of the city’s main train station; the departure point for the high-speed AVE train and others to the rest of Spain. But there is much more to this lively and colourful barrio. -
Sant Antoni neighbourhood – Barcelona’s new hub!
Sant Antoni is a neighbourhood in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Its non-official centre, the marketplace of the same name was designed by Antoni Rovira i Trias and built between 1872 and 1882. It is one of the oldest and most popular in the city, known for the secondhand bookstalls that surround the building on Sunday mornings. -
Best food markets in Barcelona
Barcelona is well known for having some of the world's best food markets, with each city neighbourhood having its own special place where locals go to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, local cheeses and olive oils. Check out our round-up of the best food markets in Barcelona -
Cooking classes in Barcelona
A cooking class in Barcelona on traditional Catalan and Spanish recipes is a great way to learn something new (or polish up your skills), meet new people and take a bit of local knowledge home with you. As a city alive with gastronomic delights and wonderful local produce from the land and sea Barcelona is the perfect place to take a cooking class and there are a host of cooking schools springing up to help you do just that. -
Sushi and the City – Where to eat raw fish in Barcelona
Paella is great and who can resist a succulent hunk of salt-roasted cod? But during Barcelona’s hot and humid days (and nights) sushi better suits our seafood cravings. Find the best places to enjoy sushi in the city... -
The riveting Raval district, Barcelona
Located downtown, next to the gothic district, Raval is an underground district with a variety of up and coming restaurants, bars and cafes in addition to art and cultural gems such as the pivotal MACBA museum and the CCCB museum. -
Vintage furniture stores with charm in Barcelona
Affordable vintage designer furniture in Barcelona can be found in a variety of specialised stores throughout the city. Find out where to grab that unique piece of Barcelona from your trip! -
Introducing Poble Sec – Barcelona’s New Hipster Hood
Want to find the hidden treasures of Poble Sec neighbourhood, what locals love about it and the best places to grab a coffee to watch the world go by. -
Mighty mountain Montserrat
Before the temperature heats up too much for summertime and thoughts turn to the beach, places like Montserrat make an ideal day trip from Barcelona. The views from this beautiful and unusual mountain are simply phenomenal and make it one of Barcelona’s most quirky and striking landmarks.
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