Food & Drink
L´Observatori Fabra. Discover the place where Barcelona is closest to the stars
There is a place, almost next to the famous amusement park Tibidabo, with one of the best views over the city, but also a place from which you can explore Barcelona sky better than from any other. Once you are here, you can feel the beat of the city [...]
Festa Major de Sant Antoni 2012 is about to start!
All the barrios ( neighborhoods) of Barcelona have their own fiesta and the neighbours are very active in preparing an original program each year. These street celebrations are one of the best ways to mingle with the local people and meet the real life of Barcelona. The first one in this year is Festa Major [...]
Big silence before a great party: Fiesta Major de Gràcia 2011
Away from the very center and the beach, Barcelona has been deserted since the early August. The streets are empty, most of the shops are closed, with Tancat per vacances ( closed for holidays) sign everywhere. Anything you would need to do now, might have to wait until September… The most astonishing of all is the [...]
Barcelona´s first Salsa & Latin Jazz Festival
Next Saturday, June 16th Barcelona is getting its first Salsa & Latin Jazz Festival. Poble Espanyol, well known for its outstanding acoustic, will for this occasion welcome Rubén Blades, Chucho Valdés & The Afro-Cuban Messengers as well as the La Sucursal S.A. orchestra who is, together with La Trifulca the organizer of this festival. Poble Espanyol will open at [...]
Noche de San Juan- Midsummer´s Eve
Tonight expect a lot of noise and fireworks! It is the shortest night of the year and summer is welcomed with a big celebration of the Feast of Sant Joan. Fiesta de Sant Juan is also known as the “Night of the fire” – as fire is believed to be the purifying element which liberates [...]
Fiesta Mayor del Casc Antic
The best way to feel like a local while in Barcelona is attending one of the popular neigbourhood festivals. Each quarter of Barcelona has its Fiesta Mayor, with plenty of diverse activities for children and adults, concerts, meals… Everything is being organized by neigbours so it is always a unique experience. If you are already [...]
La Boquería
A delight in flavours and sights El Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boquería being its full name, La Boqeuría is one of Europes biggest open air markets with over 300 stands 2500 squaremetres. It is not too difficult to get lost in this maze of fresh vegetables, fish and meat. [...]
Rekons
The Argentinian gem in the heart of Eixample For a great breakfast, brunch, lunch or just coffee, this small but cosy and characteristic restaurant/café is one of the best places to visit in Barcelona. Recently opened Rekons has quickly become popular, why it is almost always filled with people during the busy hours. The menu [...]
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