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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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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. -
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. -
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! -
Tragaluz – Barcelona’s Fine Dining Dynasty
If there is one name synonymous with sophisticated dining in Barcelona it’s the Grupo Tragaluz. This prolific, family-run company has over a dozen restaurants in the city, each one with a different culinary offering, yet all sporting chic interiors and a philosophy that manages to just ‘get it right.’ Find out our favourites... -
Menú del Día in Barcelona
The menú del día (Menu of the day) is like the secret password to Spanish existence. Whisper 'aai-min-oe' to the patron and you'll be given a knowing nod and your expensive a la carte menu quickly whipped away to be replaced by a single sheet in Spanish, probably with regional terms.
