A city trip does not always seem to be the ideal plan for a holiday with children. Museums, culture, nightlife, shopping - not exactly what you have on mind if you want to make your kids happy when spending time together. Yet, Barcelona is a surprisingly kids-friendly destination and has lots to Continue Reading...
Barcelona parks – November walk
Pictures made in November 2012 & 2013 It's almost middle of November, the city is preparing for Christmas, decorations and lights are put up, but the temperatures are still very mild and it´s seems to be rather end of summer. Some days invite to sunbathe at the beach or even to go for a swim Continue Reading...
Barcelona and Skate, skaters, skateboard
Barcelona is a great place for skaters. Interesting website Barcelona Skate Spots One of the main spot is the Macba, the Museum for Art Contemporary Barcelona (very close to the Rambla and the Plaza Catalunya). The other part of MACBA is the vibe. Now granted this can change from day to day, but 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...
The Montjuic hill
Montjuic Hill Barcelona How to get there : funicular from metro station Parallel or cable car from the Barceloneta Beach The name Monjuuic comes from old catalan Jew Hill , many cities in Catalona have their Monjuic. Naturally wooded, the slopes of the Montjuïc were traditionally used to grow food Continue Reading...
The Night Of The Montjuic: expositions for free in Barcelona
This Saturday the 14th of July the most well known museums of the Montjuic hill open their doors for the night of the Montjuic (Montjuïc de nit). Their expositions can be visited FOR FREE between 8pm and 1am and are accompanied with live music. Free entrance for the Continue Reading...
MEAM The European Modern Art Museum of Barcelona
The Museu d'Art Modern Europeu ( MEAM) presents the best contemporary figurative art. It belongs to la Fundació de les Arts i els Artistes ( Foundation of the art and the artists) and the purpose is the promotion and dissemination of figurative art of the 20th and the 21st century. The goal Continue Reading...
Las Arenas Barcelona: Shopping Centre in a Bullring
Las Arenas de Barcelona Plaza España Website Las Arenas Shopping centre open from 10 am to 10pm Continue Reading...
MMCAT: Modernism Museum Catalunya
MMCAT - Modernism Museum Catalunya 350 works from 42 most important modernist artists as: Joan Busquets, Ramón Casas, Antoni Gaudi, Gaspar Homar, Josep Llimona, Joaquim Mir et Puig i Cadafalch, in their different styles : painting, sculpture, home furnitures, decoration. The Modernism Museum is Continue Reading...
Barcelona City Guide: El Raval
El Raval is a multicultural neighbourhood divided in two parts by the Carrer Hospital. NORTHERN PART: the most interesting. Popular terraces, cheap (but often delicious) restaurants, and bars next to lounge cafés, alternative boutiques, New Age book shops, and amazing international exhibition Continue Reading...
