La Merced, in Catalan La Mercè, is the biggest festival in Barcelona, Spain. It is celebrated every year around September 24, the day of the Virgin of Mercy. It lasts about a week and takes place in various public spaces of the city. It brings together almost one million people around different cultural, artistic and festive activities, being the most…
Do You like ice cream? Enjoy the best flavors while the summer still lasts! The summer is ending, but the sunshine is still there in Barcelona… Don’t you agree that life is better with ice cream? Lucky for you, in this great city we have excellent quality ice cream, and different types: Italian, Argentine, Spanish, gourmet or for children. There…
With a new edition to celebrate the end of summer, the “All those food market” will happen this weekend of September 14th and 15th! This fantastic event invites food fans to welcome the autumn by tasting the best local products and a quality gastronomic offer by the best artisans of Barcelona and Catalonia. It is an opportunity to make a…
We would like to recommend a very special restaurant which is perfect for this weather that allows us to eat outdoors and enjoy the beautiful views of Barcelona. Have you been up to Montjuic to see the spectacular views over the city? The opportunity is here and together with a delicious Paella it makes the experience perfect! The place is…
Fiestas de Sants (in Catalan, Festa Major de Sants) is celebrated in the district of Sants (Barcelona) on Saint Bartholomew’s day (August 24th until September 1st). Its most distinctive element is the decoration of streets, concerts, popular dances, castelleras, giants, devils and fire dragons and other festive events are also held. The festivities began in the nineteenth century, when you…
Is this summer very hot and you don’t always have time to go to the beach? Want to try something different? We recommend you try the municipal swimming pool of Montjuic! It consists of two outdoor pools, one of 25 m and another one for fun jumps. But the best part is that it offers privileged views of the city…
This is the comeback! Going to the cinema is one of the favorite hobbies of many people, so why don’t you get your car and get ready and go to the movies! Like in the old school movies you can do it in Barcelona soon. The drive-in cinema is a form of cinema consisting of a large outdoor screen, a…
Sangria or Tinto de Verano? Which summer drink do you like best? We reveal the fundamental secret of the differences in the recipe of both drinks. While the summer red only needs red wine, soda and lots of ice, the sangria is somewhat more complex. The latter incorporates a light touch of liquor, as well as abundant red wine, cut…
Reggaeton Beach Festival returns to Barcelona for the third time after the success of previous editions. It is one of the best reggaeton music festivals in the country. What’s cooler than listing to your favorite music and dancing at the beach with your feet in the sand? This year it will take place on July 27 and 28 at the…
Sitges is one of our favorite cities of the entire coast of Barcelona. A beautiful and charming old fisher town you can go to by car or public transport, it is very close by! It is a place full of stories, the streets, white houses and wonderful people are going to make it a unique experience for you. There are…
