Living and Travel
The best shopping opportunities are mostly in the city center and you can find the latest name brands but also a great selection of unique creations by young, upcoming designers. Although not as popular for shoppers as Paris and Milan it still has a lot of style and everything can be found here from jewellery and books to haute couture, designer furniture, leather and porcelain. There are also numerous markets around the centre on various days of the week. Most of the big stores are located around La Rambla, Passeig de Gracia, Avinguda Diagonal and as far as Placa de la Reina Maria Cristina and Placa de Catalunya, the huge El Corte Inglés department store which sells practically anything you could desire. You can find great apartments Barcelona by going online where there are plenty of places to choose from, a city centre apartment means you can shop till you drop and not have far to go to get home! Unique boutiques, flea markets and vintage stores Barcelona has it all. For those who like second-hand markets then check out Els Encants Vells and the Barri Gòtic as it has different markets on certain days with coins, stamps and books and the art and craft market at Plaça de San Josep.
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...]
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...]
Las Arenas de Barcelona Plaza España Website Las Arenas Shopping centre open from 10 am to 10pm from Monday to Saturday Fitness centre open from 7 am to 11 pm Rock museum open from 10 am to 10 pm Las Arenas de Barcelona is the greatest shopping mall in a bullring. Las Arenas Barcelona opened its doors on March 25 2011. The former … [Read more...]
Shop til you drop - Barcelona is a very popular destination for shopping enthusiasts. One of the reasons are for sure the accessible prices for the Spanish clothing brands like Zara (Inditex Group) and Mango. Zara copies all new trends and designs from fashion designers right from the catwalk almost immediately. Other shops which belong to the … [Read more...]
At this time of the year Barcelona has been warmly decorated with many lights in the streets of the city center. The Plaza Catalunya ( especially El Corte Inglés), the Ramblas and Portal de l´Angel are the most wonderful iluminated spots. In Barcelona Christmas and New Year are celebrated in a quiet atmosphere and most of the time with family … [Read more...]
La Parisienne magazine: Mensuel pour les femmes fait par des femmes. Nous sommes très heureux que le magazine LA PARISIENNE recommande Cocoon Barcelona, agence de location appartement barcelone. Voici l'extrait de l'article paru au mois de septembre 2010. Barcelone : la nouvelle fashion city. Tout le monde connaît Barcelone depuis L'Auberge … [Read more...]
Barcelona is, after Amsterdam and Paris, one of the most popular gay destinations in Europe. With it´s beautiful gay friendly beaches like Mar Bella, San Sebastian or, for the more older guys Chernobyl beach, you can enjoy a lovely summer. If you are staying a bit longer in town, don´t forget to visit Sitges. This friendly place is situated … [Read more...]
If you are coming to visit Barcelona and are staying for a long weekend you will probably want to make the most of the few days. This means of course also to spend quite some money. On holiday the money is usually quickly spent for restaurants, museums, shopping and public transport. Luckily you have the option to get a Barcelona Card and to make … [Read more...]
Barcelona is not only famous for its architecture, the beaches, the nice weather, the food and its nightlife, but also a popular destination for people who love shopping. One of the reasons are the interesting prices for the spanish brands like Zara and Mango, as prices in Barcelona are about 30% cheaper than in other European countries. Especially … [Read more...]
Boqueria Market or Sant Josep market at the Rambla Address : on the Ramblas number 91 Website Boqueria Market Video of the Boqueria market It’s the most popular market in town. The market of St. Joseph is best know as Boqueria and its a world into itself. It’s very interesting for both its architecture and its atmosphere where you … [Read more...]
El changuito C/ Rosic 3 (corner C/ Mirallers) El Changuito is a hidden jewel tucked away in a tiny street in the Born area. The owners Sergi and Aide (a lovely couple!), a fotografer and a jewelery designer, turned their passion for old furniture, objects, art and traveling into this great shop...just for fun! You can find very reasonable … [Read more...]