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Barcelona beaches – The ultimate guide

31 May, 2014

Barcelona beaches – The ultimate guide

Whether you want to daydream about the perfect day at the beach or do some planning for your Barcelona holiday - this article will help you to learn more about several options Barcelona has to offer! It´s no secret beaches in the Barceloneta area are very crowded - it is due to their central Continue Reading...

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Barcelona City Guide – Discover El Born

13 March, 2014

Barcelona City Guide – Discover El Born

The Born area forms part of the historic city centre and is located between the Gothic quarter and the beautiful Ciutadella park (the biggest one in town, including a little lake and the zoo). Right next to the park you will also find the Cocoon Barcelona office to drop of your luggage or to say Continue Reading...

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Barcelona historical center – Discover the smallest (hidden!) places

17 January, 2014

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...

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Sant Antoni – A neighborhood on the rise in Barcelona center

24 November, 2013

Sant Antoni – A neighborhood on the rise in Barcelona center

                      The Sant Antoni neighbourhood is still a bit of an insider tip, although probably not for much longer as this quarter is changing quickly and becoming very popular amongst locals and Continue Reading...

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Barcelona parks – November walk

14 November, 2013

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...

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Festa Major de Gracia

14 August, 2013

Festa Major de Gracia

Do not miss the big event in Gracia from August 15th to 21st. Many streets of the area have amazing decorations ... You should not miss this event. Go and walk in the area, you will be surprise to see what the neigbors have done to decorate the streets ! Decoration get illuminated during the Continue Reading...

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El Born – The new Catalan Cultural Center

1 May, 2013

El Born – The new Catalan Cultural Center

El market del Born is now the Catalan Cultural Center  opened  in September 2013 after many years of restoration. It was built by Josep Fontserè in 1876 –  first market in Barcelona constructed in the style of Paris iron architecture. September 11th 2014 will celebrate the 300 years of Continue Reading...

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The Montjuic hill

26 September, 2012

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...

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Ciutadella Park – Barcelona

4 April, 2012

Ciutadella Park – Barcelona

Adress: Passeig Picasso or Passeig Lluis Companys - Arc de Triomf Metro station: Arc de Triomf, Barceloneta, Jaume The Born area is close to the Park. Cross the street from the Passeo Picasso or from the street to Francia train station. The Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's most central park. Continue Reading...

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Santa Maria del Mar: don’t miss one of the most beautiful Churches in Barcelona

15 February, 2012

Santa Maria del Mar: don’t miss one of the most beautiful Churches in Barcelona

  It is the 14th century and the city of Barcelona is at the peak of its prosperity. Those who live in the Ribera, a humble neighborhood of fishermen, decide to build the greatest temple to the Virgin Mary ever seen: Santa María de la Mar, Saint Mary of the Sea. It is not a cathedral but a Continue Reading...

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