Barcelona has an antique and rich culture which is represented in a vast variety of customs. Traditions that in many occasions surprise the travellers that visit the city. Why not take a piece of this culture when you return home? In this article we recommend the top souvenirs that you should take home and the interesting history… Read More
One of the reasons why Spain is known around the world is for its pleasant climate and its varied cuisine. Enjoy a glass of wine in the sunshine of a Summer or Autumn afternoon is a unique moment that you can’t miss on your holidays. The best time to walk through the vineyards is in September and… Read More
One of the most prized jewels of the Sanctuary is the voices that compose the Choir of Montserrat (in Catalan: Escolania de Montserrat). It is one of the oldest children choirs in Europe. There are documents dating from the fourteenth century that corroborate this religious and musical institution. Its existence is as old as younger is… Read More
What’s the best way to discover Barcelona? My favourite is to get lost in its streets and shopping areas with some amazing tradition and architectural details! There is such a melting pot of cultures, a mixture of old and new, full of curiosities waiting to be discovered. Do you know what locals eat or buy? Have you… Read More
A city where you can experience a piece of history in each corner. Its cultural richness and playful broad range makes that every year millions of tourists look for hotel in Barcelona. Last year 8,303,609 travellers stayed in hotels and hostels (growing 5.4% between foreign and Spanish). Choosing where to stay is a vital aspect to consider.… Read More
Visit Girona now and feel like you were one of the stars of ‘Game of Thrones’ acting the scenes of the sixth edition of the American series. You will discover the key locations that will appear this season. For fourteen days the cameras, lights and actors revolutionized this quiet city. Moments that occurred in past centuries were revived… Read More
Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the artworks of the artist, sculptor and engraver Jaume Plensa exhibits at the Palau de la Musica Catalana these days. The first one on the outside, surprising locals and tourist who pass by, and others three inside the Art Nouveau building. Come to the cafeteria and you will contemplate the… Read More
The time zone of Spain Do not forget to change your clock this Saturday night, March 26, when at 2 am will become the 3 am welcoming the Easter and the summer time! But have you ever wonder why Spain changes the time when the country is not on that timezone UTC+1? is this a geographical… Read More
It’s time to discover more about the history of our beautiful city and its monuments! Hidden in the heart of the Gothic Quarter there is a jewel still unknown for many: La Casa de la Seda (the House of Silk). La Casa de la Seda was built between 1758 and 1763 by Joan Garrido Bertràn… Read More
Montserrat in Catalonia means a lot of things to us. To some it is a monastery where you can listen to the famous choir sing in the basilica every day. To some it is a natural park where you can walk and climb up and around the mountain. To some it is a mountain with an impressive… Read More