The 7 best day trips from Barcelona
Within a short distance from Barcelona, you’ll find plenty of great small towns, culture, wine and nature experiences. So take a break from your city break and go on an excursion in the Catalan region.
Within a short distance from Barcelona, you’ll find plenty of great small towns, culture, wine and nature experiences. So take a break from your city break and go on an excursion in the Catalan region.
Where should you stay in Barcelona? The city’s huge selection of hotels can be overwhelming. I often choose to check into a boutique hotel in Barcelona because I like smaller places with personality. Here are my favorites in Barcelona.
Polbenou is one of Barcelona’s most bubbly, creative neighborhoods, yet free from the tourist hordes. Here you can blend in with the locals and a solid dose of culture fix.
Girona is not only beautiful, you also eat well in the Catalan city. The city has one of the country’s most famous Michelin-starred restaurants, but there are several other good restaurants in Girona as well as breakfast and lunch cafés.
Spanish chef Teresa Carles is a pioneer of green gastronomy in Barcelona. With a mission to get Spaniards to eat healthier and take better care of the planet, she runs a number of restaurants in the city.
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona.
Graffiti artist and street art guide Javier Garcia lives in the Catalan city of Blanes, also known as the “Gateway to the Costa Brava”. Here he shares his favorite travel tips in the small, quiet town that’s perfect for slow travel.
Go Christmas shopping in Barcelona, designer Christmas markets in Madrid, taste Valencia’s sweet Christmas treats, go ice skating in Zaragoza, immerse yourself in the Christmas gospel in Seville and see Málaga’s famous Christmas decorations. If you hop on the Spanish high-speed train, you can experience the magic of Christmas in several Spanish cities in one […]
Danish designer Maja Asaa lives in Barcelona’s Sarrià district. Here are some of her favourite spots in Barcelona’s overlooked district.
Where to eat tapas in Barcelona? The city has a huge selection of tapas bars with an equally varied selection, so it can be hard to choose. Here’s a guide to some of the best tapas bars in Barcelona that are worth visiting more than once.