Despite the political turmoil surrounding last week’s referendum, yes. Barcelona has been one of the most highly-visited vacation spots in Europe for years. But the past week’s referendum vote, which resulted in hundreds of injured and photos and videos of Madrid police violently pushing and dragging peaceful protesters out of voting areas was just one […]

The fight of the titans. The biggest club match in world football. Goliath verses, well, Goliath. It’s time. It’s here. It’s El Classico- Barcelona vs Real Madrid. With tickets online rumoured to have been going for up to €120,000, which is a little bit more than most of our pocket money, how can ‘normal’ folk […]

El Clasico, arguably the biggest football match on earth is fast approaching. This fierce rivalry is about more than just sport, it goes to the deep routes of those who feel Catalan against the Imperialists from Madrid. Every win is more than just a victory for your football team, it is a victory for your […]

So you and your loved one want to go on a romantic weekend away. Maybe you want to surprise your partner for their birthday, Valentine’s Day, or maybe you just want a lovely weekend together. Whatever the reason, surprise your partner for their birthday, Valentine’s Day, or maybe you just want a lovely weekend together. Whatever the […]

It’s a warm, Wednesday evening in Barcelona so you leave your accommodation for an exploration of the city’s midweek nightlife. After finishing your tapas dinner, you have a stroll around Barri Gotic looking for something to do. Then right in the centre of Carrer de la Boqueria, you stumble upon a sign saying ‘Pub quiz’. In you […]

No trip to Barcelona is complete without a walk down Las Ramblas. Whether your accommodation is in El Born, Barceloneta, Gracia or Poble Sec, no visitor should give this world famous street a miss. The problem is, however, how on earth do you choose a restaurant out of the hundreds that are on the road? Here are […]

Barcelona is blessed in an unusual way for a major international city in Europe. In very few other places are you able to find the stunning architecture, shops, and sights of this modern cosmopolitan city, with a gorgeous sandy beach onto the Mediterranean on its doorstep. A day on the beach is a real highlight […]

So after many discussions, sometimes unfortunately heated, you finally have settled on a holiday in the city of Barcelona! All seems well; you know the dates, the sights you want to see and the flights are booked, but there is still one thing left to do: pick a hotel in a city that seems to […]

Barcelona has an amazing night life! Wherever you are staying in the city, there will be many bars that are open long into the night, however, the main place to spend the night and party into the early hours of the morning is the Olympic port. This place has everything you will need for a truly […]

Travelling by yourself can be a daunting experience. However, even though you have to organise everything by yourself, there is never another party you have to please or impress. You can do whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it. You can go have a beer or sangria all day, every day […]