You might wonder what is open in Barcelona on Sundays. Traditionally as a Catholic country, there are some restrictions on what businesses can open on Sundays in Barcelona and the rest of Spain, but that is mainly shops and administrative offices like banks. Sunday is actually a great day to be in the city as […]
Food & Drink, Bars & Restaurants in Barcelona
My Favourite Traditional Catalan Restaurants in Barcelona
These are the traditional Barcelona restaurants and cafes that I go back to time and time again. They may not be listed as the best restaurants in Barcelona; there’s no Michelin stars here, but they all have delicious food, decent service and have a very good quality to price ratio. La Cova Fumada – For […]
Planning a trip to Barcelona this May? May is one of the best times to visit Barcelona, when you can enjoy the best of the city before the summer heat and crowds descend. I’m sharing why I think you should visit Barcelona in May, what to expect from May weather in Barcelona, what to wear, […]
I wasn’t sure whether to publish this article – I had already written it before I started to be more mindful about Catalan culture and how much tradition is being lost in the search for the “next big thing”. Brunch is definitely a big thing here, and there are more than a hundred restaurants dedicated […]
The Barcelona Card is a discount card that can be great value if you plan on visiting a lot of museums and attractions, but is the Barcelona Card worth it for you? In this article I’ll investigate the benefits of the Barcelona Card and whether this discount Barcelona City card is worth it for your […]
Planning a trip to Barcelona this April? April is one of my favourite times of the year, and without a doubt, one of the best times to visit Barcelona. In this post, I’ll share just why you should visit Barcelona in April, what to expect from April weather in Barcelona, what to wear, where to […]
Once you’ve decided to fly to Barcelona, and selected Barcelona El Prat airport as your destination, the next thing you’ll need to know is how to get to Barcelona city centre from the airport. In this post, I’ll cover all of the different ways you can travel from Barcelona airport to the city, including public […]
Barcelona Travel Tips, Getting Around Barcelona
How to Take the Barcelona Airport Train to the City (and Back)
One of the best ways to get to Barcelona city centre from the airport is the Barcelona airport train. It’s cheap, fast and convenient, especially if you’re flying into or departing from Terminal 2 at El Prat Airport. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about getting the train from Barcelona airport […]
When it comes to choosing where to eat in Barcelona it can be overwhelming. How do you choose between the hundreds of tapas bars, restaurants, bodegas and street food options? A Barcelona food tour can be a great way to help you navigate the city and show you where to eat, and, perhaps more importantly, […]
Are you planning a trip to Barcelona this March? Barcelona is a great choice for a March vacation, as spring is in the air but the summer heat and tourist surge is yet to come. In this post, I’ll share just why you should visit Barcelona in March, what to expect from March weather in […]