In Spain and Catalonia the biggest Christmas celebration is not the 25th of December (as in many other countries) but on the 5th of Jenuary, when the three kings of the Orient - Balthasar, Gaspar & Melchior - arrive at the crib of the baby Jesus. This is celebrated with a big and very impressive parade that takes place on the evening before … [Read more...]
Cocoon Christmas Dinner at Monvínic
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Monvínic opened just 2 years ago - but it is already considered one of the 5 best wine bars in the world, maybe even the best (according to the Wall Street Journal). So we were excited and pleased to hear that our Managing Director (Mathieu Quintart) had decided to spoil us this year with a Christmas dinner at Monvínic - what a treat! Alfons … [Read more...]
Shopping in Barcelona: the Dress Up Showroom
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you a fashion victim? Once again, Barcelona is "the place"! The city is famous for its multitude of fashion shops to suit all budgets and tastes. They range from the classic brands of the international scene to others more originals, since several emerging , cutting-edge designers from around the world have chosen the Catalan capital to live … [Read more...]
Cocoon Apartments :: LA VANGUARDIA (Spain) – Sept 18, 2011
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In September 2011 the well known spanish newspaper La Vanguardia published a nice article entirely dedicated to one of our luxury apartments, the Barcelona Palacio. Entitled "Comfort of today with a modernist base", it talks about charming places where to spend a short time in Barcelona, the best possible way. Therefore, the choice is not … [Read more...]
Favorite pastry and chocolate shops in Barcelona
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Even though its still pretty sunny in November - winter is slowly beginning in Barcelona. When the lights are getting darker and the temperatures are dropping down, there is nothing better than to come back to your accommodation after a long day of sight seeing and enjoy something sweet with a coffee or tea. In Barcelona you will find some great … [Read more...]
TOP 10 restaurants terraces in Barcelona
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After a day of heavy rain the sun is shining down on Barcelona again. Its already end of October - but still warm enough to enjoy beautiful days like today having lunch on the terrace of a restaurant. Barcelona is famous for the many sunny squares and terraces, like the well known strip with restaurants and bars at the Port Olympic at the seaside. … [Read more...]
TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT BARCELONA IN OCTOBER (+ Cocoon insider tips & Activities calendar)
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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!). Get a boost of sunny Vitamine D for a few days and enjoy the energy of our city: the National Geographic … [Read more...]
SAGRADA FAMILIA: How to avoid the queue to buy your ticket
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 find a church building anything like it in the … [Read more...]