The Chiringuito at the Hotel W Shuut..... don't tell everyone, but October is surely one of the best month to discover Barcelona. Perfect weather, less visitors & discount prices are a perfect mix to escape the chilly Nothern Europe climate (not to say rainy!). Here are our top list of outdoor Continue Reading...
The best views of Barcelona
One of the favorite things to do during a Barcelona visit is finding places which alow you to enjoy a panoramic sight. Parc Güell is probably one of the most popular locations to take your Barcelona photo from a birds view. We want to recommend you great alternatives to have truly rememberable Continue Reading...
Barcelona historical center – Discover the smallest (hidden!) places
In our modern times it´s often about bigger, better, faster...but many times it´s the small details and little shops with special charm that we remember the most after a city trip. When you think about Barcelona one of the first things that might come to your mind could be Sagrada Familia or other Continue Reading...
The Awakening Of Gaudi´s Casa Batlló
The Casa Batllo, Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, celebrates 10 years of cultural visits and wants to share it with the entire city of Barcelona with a vibrant, exciting visual spectacle, which will reveal all symbologies and interpretations that inspired this great architect in creating the so wonderful Continue Reading...
Top 5 Reasons to visit BARCELONA in DECEMBER (+ Cocoon insider tips & activities calender)
Barcelona can get cold in December but you can still enjoy some sunny and warm hours at noon time. Enjoy eating a lunch on a terrace. 1 The weather Enjoy some sunny hours of sunshine per day. You might have to wear a coat and a scarf but do not forget to wear a t-shirt under your coat. Sitting Continue Reading...
Casa Batllo Gaudi Barcelona
Casa Batlló from architect Gaudi is on the Passeig de Gracia 43 Website Casa Batló Entrance fee : 20,35 € (2012) audio guide included in the price. Children under 7 years : free entrance. You can purchase tickets online. Skip the line! Priority access buying online tickets. Schedule : everyday from Continue Reading...
SAGRADA FAMILIA: How to avoid the queue to buy your ticket
The Sagrada Familia is Gaudis most famous building and certainly the most popular monument in Barcelona. The cathedral, which is still under construction and said to be finished in 2026, is defenitely a "must see" when visiting Barcelona. Like Critic Rainer Zerbst says "it is probably impossible to Continue Reading...
The Gaudi’s Güell Palace
Palau Güell carrer Nou de la Rambla 3-5 Metro L3 Liceu or Drassanes +34 934725775 Website Palau Güell Open Tuesday to Sunday Summer (April 1st to September 30th) from 10 am to 8 pm Winter (October to March 31st) from 10 am to 5.30 pm Entrance fee : 10 € , 8€ for students and young people under 25 Continue Reading...
Fietsverhuur Barcelona: Ontdek Barcelona op de Fiets
Barcelona is een overzichtelijke stad en ideaal om op de fiets te ontdekken. Met de komst van Bicing ( Barcelona´s witte fietsenplan) zijn er meer fietspaden aangelegd en daarmee is fietsen in Barcelona veel veiliger geworden. Bicing is niet voor iedereen te gebruiken, maar er zijn vele fietsverhuur Continue Reading...
The Pope “Benedict XVI” visits Barcelona
Spain is getting prepaired for the visit of the Pope! See how the Sagrada Familia will look in 2026, when completed. Very interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDmloG3tXU&noredirect=1 On the first day of the trip to Spain on Saturday the 6th of November 2010, the pope will Continue Reading...
