This blog post was originally posted on December 9, 2015, and was updated on November 27, 2019. The best way to get in the holiday spirit is with a perfect meal! On major holidays like December 25, Barcelona practically shuts down as locals cozy up at home with their loved ones. However, while your choice […]
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Late Night Bites: Restaurants Open Late in Barcelona
Barcelona truly comes alive at night, and the dining scene is no different! Whether you’re arriving into town after dark or experiencing Barcelona’s iconic nightlife, you might get hungry even after Spain’s already-late dinnertime. When that happens, there are plenty of restaurants open late in Barcelona! And the best part is that more often than […]
Local Bites: Where to Find the Best Fideua in Barcelona
Many visitors come to Barcelona in search of paella, but it’s always good to expand your horizons! Not that Barcelona doesn’t have some seriously delicious paella—it does—but the local culinary star is a similar dish known as fideua. This simple yet delicious dish uses noodles instead of rice and plenty of seafood. And of course, it’s […]
Dive Into Local Eats: Where to Eat Near La Barceloneta Beach
Due to its proximity to the old fishermen’s neighborhood of the same name, it’s easy to find delicious, authentic eats near La Barceloneta beach. Unfortunately, most visitors will head straight for the tacky tourist traps nearby rather than straying off the beaten path a little bit. There are plenty of great options for where to […]
48 Hours in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on October 14, 2014, and was updated on January 30, 2018. Welcome to 48 hours in Barcelona! It’s not always easy packing a two-thousand-year-old city into two days but you can try! Read on for some tips on how to do Barcelona in a jiffy! Whether it’s a weekend […]
Get off the Boat! Spending the Day in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on March 9, 2015, and was updated on November 29, 2017. If your cruise ship is stopping in the Barcelona cruise port, there is no way you can miss out on this beautiful city! The city is relatively small and easy to manage for a first time visitor. Furthermore, […]
Best Places for Paella in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on November 2, 2016 and was updated on May 4, 2017. It’s not hard to find paella in Barcelona. But the authentic stuff? You’ll have to do a bit of homework! Check out the best places for paella in Barcelona and eat like a local would! Top Tip: Join […]