Barcelona is one of Spain’s culinary capitals, but you aren’t limited to fantastic Catalan cuisine here. The famous Basque pintxos are widely available in Barcelona as well—but where should you go if you want to try the best? Pintxos are delicious, carb-heavy, servings of bread with a topping. The topping could be chorizo and red […]
Pa Amb Tomàquet Recipe (Catalan Tomato Bread)
When you’re in Barcelona, you should be prepared to eat a lot of tomato and bread. You’ll get served pa amb tomàquet so often you might think someone is playing a joke on you. It’s eaten for breakfast, served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner, and plated up in Catalan homes throughout the country. […]
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
The Gothic Quarter is jam-packed with fascinating history and hidden gems. Discover it for yourself on this self-guided walking tour of Barcelona! Barcelona is the perfect city to explore on foot; even a short stroll can take you through six centuries of architecture. That said, you’ll get the most bang for your buck in the […]
How Much to Budget for Food Per Day in Barcelona
Barcelona is a magical city full of amazing places to eat, but it has a reputation for being a little pricey. So, what is the cost of food per day in Barcelona? We’ll give you some insight into that question along with some recommendations for great value food in Barcelona. Breakfast In Barcelona breakfast is […]
Cozy Up at These 6 Spots for Afternoon Tea in Barcelona
While not the first beverage that comes to mind when you think of this beachside city, tea rooms in Barcelona are more popular than ever. Furthermore, with blocks and boulevards lined with thousands of restaurants and bars, it can be a daunting task to choose! Take our advice and check out some of these can’t-miss […]
5 Barcelona Restaurants That Are Almost Always Open—Even on Holidays
In Spain we love to celebrate! We thus find many reasons to have a national or local holiday, which subsequently means that many restaurants are closed. But there are always those few wonderful underdogs that stay open on Sundays, Mondays, Festes Majors (like this one in Gràcia) and even during religious holidays. As a visitor […]
Navigating the Natural Wine Scene in Barcelona
Looking to make your diet more organic? Why not choose one of Barcelona’s natural wines to wind down with after a hard day’s work at the office? Catalonia is fast-becoming Spain’s number one producer of natural wine, and is now home to some of the most famous natural wineries in Europe thanks to the growing […]
8 Unmissable Lunch Spots in Barcelona
Lunch in Barcelona, when done right, can be both very affordable and of tremendous quality. Here in Spain, lunch is the main meal of the day, so many restaurants offer a “menú del día”—a fixed-price lunch deal that usually includes a primero (first course), a segundo (second course) and postre (dessert) and is typically cheaper […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Eating Alone in Barcelona
Catalans are social people, and food is often the central part of special occasions and random family gatherings. So the thought of eating alone in Barcelona, which is famous for shared plates, can be scary. But if you think about it, eating alone is one of the best ways to focus solely and deeply on […]
Barcelona in March 2020: 5 Can’t-Miss Activities & Events
This blog post was originally posted on February 9, 2015 and was updated on February 4, 2020. Spring is just around the corner, and endless events coupled with plenty of sunshine make Barcelona the place to be in March. Our agenda this month is packed with everything from authentic Catalan festivals to classic car rallies […]