The Sagrada Familia neighborhood is one of the six neighborhoods that make up the famous district of Eixample, located in a central area of the city of Barcelona around the church that gives it its name, the Sagrada Familia. How was this neighborhood born? Until the mid-nineteenth century, the Sagrada Familia area only consisted of agricultural land, on the border…
If you’re considering moving to Spain, you may have come across the vibrant city of Barcelona as a prime destination. Known for its stunning architecture, rich culture, and Mediterranean lifestyle, Barcelona is an ideal place to invest in real estate. One of the most attractive areas to buy a property in Spain is the Barcelona Olympic Village, a neighborhood that…
Do you want to know a little more about the Barceloneta neighborhood? You will love its attractions, especially if you like to eat delicious food, the sea and surfing. Let us tell you a bit more about the history of this neighborhood… The twentieth century meant the opening of the city of Barcelona towards the beaches. The beaches, which were…
Are you a food and beer lover and like to taste and experience different cultures? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect plan for you and you don’t even have to leave Barcelona! From November 8th until December 2nd you can enjoy a gastronomic trip and get to know Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil. So many interesting flavours…
Do you like horror stories and costume parties? For years Halloween has been a great event in Barcelona and offers different activities that can indeed be very scary but at the same time you will enjoy them! If you spend Halloween in Barcelona, you will see that the traditional celebration is quite different. However, the Catalan capital is one of…
Are you a wine and cava fan and would like to live a new experience? A relaxing day trip is waiting for you.. in the countryside with a great wine tasting tour through some of the best wineries outside of Barcelona. Go to the Penedès region, visit some of the most famous wineries in Catalonia, making a stop to taste…
Creativity, fun and learning are some of the main features of the “Barcelona Dibuixa” – Big Draw Event, a celebration of arts made available to all types of audiences! When is it happening? This weekend, on October 20th 2019. Founded in 2000, The Big Draw is a charity oriented to artistic education, which promotes visual reading and the universal language…
From October 7 to 13 arrives the Week of Handicrafts of Catalonia promoted by the Consortium of Commerce, Handicrafts and Fashion of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya) and the Poble Espanyol has joined to collaborate. For the eighth year this date is celebrated, there are numerous activities planned throughout the community: exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, concerts with artisan instruments and much…
Are you thinking about what to do this weekend? We propose a plan to enjoy with your family or friends. The Sitges Film Festival starts on October 3rd 2019. It is a great exhibition of movies, so it will be difficult to choose which one to see, so let’s make it a little easier for you. The Sitges festival will be held once again, we are ready to receive the 52nd edition of this event. It is…
La Merced, in Catalan La Mercè, is the biggest festival in Barcelona, Spain. It is celebrated every year around September 24, the day of the Virgin of Mercy. It lasts about a week and takes place in various public spaces of the city. It brings together almost one million people around different cultural, artistic and festive activities, being the most…
