Las Ramblas
When meandering down Las Ramblas keep your personal belongings close at hand. With all the tourists mulling around, this area is a prime target for pick-pocketing and petty thievery. With that said, I encourage you to take in the displays of (or interact with) street mimes, artists, artisans, etc., and enjoy the local flavor [...]

Carnival is celebrated in the winter season. For many Catalans this was one of the best demonstrations of their freedom, to show that the city was theirs again. (It was forbidden to celebrate Carnival in Barcelona between 1936 and 1980, begun during the time of General Franco).
In many countries carnival is celebrated on the streets [...]

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 Barcelona St Valentine’s Day Tour
Take the metro to Selva de Mar and walk along the quiet seafront in the direction of the Olympic Port to the main beach in Barceloneta. From there, dive into a cava bar, before heading to either the hip Born or [...]

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Since the 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona has become one of the most popular European cites for short breaks. It’s not hard to see why. Stunning Gaudi architecture, superb transport infrastructure, excellent accommodation, vibrant nightlife, quality restaurants, chic shopping, marina and beaches all combine to make Barcelona a unique and very special place. Combine this with [...]