Living and Travel
Spain used to be most famous for the sea, sand, sangria and sunshine but over the years has evolved into a country that has produced some of the top fashion designers, chefs, film-makers, and footballers. Trendy restaurants abound in the city of Barcelona with a range of vegetarian, vegan, Asian-influenced and traditional dishes accompanied by mellow sounds. Barcelona is unquestionably the place to be for clothes shopping and artistic characters, try La Ribera, El Born and the Raval if you’re seeking something a bit different from the Spanish capital as these are the areas where the city's most fashionable, trendy people like to hang out. A luxury apartment Barcelona guarantees you a central place to stay as there’s always something going on whatever the time of day - early morning or late evening you’re sure to meet interesting people and have fun. In the daytime peruse the boutiques with their unique styles of clothing, jewellery, and designer furniture, or stroll around the numerous art galleries and workshops to see what’s new in the field of design. In the evening have a cocktail in one of the trendy bars or dine at a restaurant with a seaview terrace.
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 halls. MACBA : contemporary art museum from the … [Read more...]
This district, an ancient village enclosed in Barcelona’s city centre is a favourite. Shops, retro and trendy boutiques, nice restaurants, bars and cafés, charming little squares… Take it easy & enjoy a sunny nap or a shady coffee. Musicians, designers and artists of all sorts have made this Bohemian neighbourhood one the nicest in … [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...]
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...]
Flash-Flash Tortillería C/ Granada del Penedès, 25 (Metro Diagonal) near corner Travesseria de Gracia with Tusset Open everyday from 1 pm to 1.30 am Price from 15 euros. Website : Flash Flash Opened in the 70’s by a famous catalan photographer Leopoldo Pomés. Many paintings on the walls with a female photographer and her camera ... … [Read more...]
Bestial terrace with view on the beach These best beach front restaurant are located on the Paseo Maritimo, under the huge metalic fish and the Arts hotel. BESTIAL Port Olympic Ph 93 22 40 407 Website Bestial Nice place to eat on the beautiful terrace with view on the beach…garden with palmtrees in the Olympic area. Port … [Read more...]
Opium Mar Barcelona You can enjoy an exclusive night out in one of the bars, clubs and live music places all over Barcelona, but it can be difficult to make a choice. Most clubs are empty before 2 am, but if you enter before 1 am sometimes its possible to enter for free or to pay half of the price. March 2012 Opening of the OCANA, … [Read more...]