Barcelona is beautiful during Christmas. The lights are lit, the chestnuts are roasting on street corners and the mood is cheerful and jolly. Over the holiday period, there really is a lot to do, especially if you are visiting Barcelona at Christmas with kids. From markets to funfairs to parades, there is plenty to entertain… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in February 2020
I wish I received a euro for every time I get asked the question “When is a quiet time to go to Barcelona?”. If you are willing to put up with a bit of chilly weather, February can be a great time to drop by our beautiful city. Let’s see what to do in Barcelona… Read More
Gràcia Festival 2019: programme and activities
Barcelona loves Summer celebrations. The annual Gràcia Festival is, together with La Mercè Festival in September, one of the main ones of the city. Every August, the streets of this charming neighbourhood change colour and it welcomes visitors to its delightful squares. In 2019 it will take place from the 15th to the 21st of… Read More
Easter in Barcelona 2020: the local traditions
One quirky little thing you will notice walking around Barcelona are dried woven leaves hanging from the balconies. What are these brown husks and why are they here? It is all related to the Easter holidays. Read on to learn about these traditions during Easter in Barcelona and what to do at this special time.… Read More
Christmas in Barcelona: what to do and see
Naturally, we are asked about the curious Catalan Christmas traditions. Especially as our Gothic Quarter Free Walking Tour passes through the Santa Llúcia Christmas market where there is much to see. The biggest curiosity is brought about by a figurine defecating near the nativity scene, children beating a huge piece of wood with a stick… Read More
Family friendly restaurants in Barcelona
Coming to Barcelona with a young family? Scratching your head about what family-friendly restaurants in Barcelona you should go to? Well, put your worries aside, relax and let me give you the same tips I give to parents on my Kids and Family tours. It should make for a fun and stress-free meal with the… Read More
Gaudí for kids: a family guide for Barcelona
Gaudí for kids? Yes, why not? Everyone knows Gaudí and his buildings are a not-to-miss attraction in Barcelona but will my children enjoy his work too? The answer is quite simply YES. Firstly, your kids will love the shapes and colours on the Gaudí buildings, and a great bonus is that some of the sites… Read More
Fun Barcelona attractions for kids and all the family
Something that never fails to surprise me is how child-friendly Barcelona is. Children are included in almost all aspects of life, and, coming from the UK, it was a complete novelty for me to see young kids playing outside or in restaurants until gone 11 pm. It is, therefore, a great destination if you’re travelling… Read More
Barcelona cinemas in English: original version movies
One thing that amazed me about Spain when I came here years ago was that all the foreign language programmes and films on TV didn’t have subtitles but were dubbed instead. Unfortunately, this tradition does extend to movie theatres. Don’t despair, Barcelona, being a cosmopolitan city, does have cinemas that offer films in original version.… Read More
Museums to visit with children in Barcelona
An updated article on things to do in Barcelona with kids with a lot more helpful information is available here: Barcelona for Kids. One of the most common questions that I get asked as a family guide is what museums I would recommend for kids. Well, it depends on the interest of the parents and… Read More