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Vegetarian restaurants and tapas in Barcelona: a survival guide

Ann Marie Brannigan 14 Comments

Vegetarian tapas in Barcelona

As an on and off vegetarian myself with a meat-loving hubby, I know how much research goes into finding good vegetarian restaurants while on holidays. During my walking tours, I always get asked for recommendations for places to eat so let me, as a local, guide you through the veggie scene in the city. This… Read More

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A walking tour down La Rambla (part 2)

Gorka Regidor 2 Comments

Mural by Joan Miró in La Rambla

We left the bustling Rambla in the first part of this article on the corner of Portaferrisa Street. It is now time to continue on and find out what is waiting for us on the most famous street in Barcelona. The first building we see on our right, in front of the flower stands, is… Read More

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Food activities for kids and families in Barcelona

Ann Marie Brannigan 3 Comments

Boqueria food market stand in Barcelona

Are you a foodie family looking for activities to suit everyone? These are some of my recommendations to make a delicious tasty holiday out of your stay in Barcelona. La Boqueria Food Market La Boqueria market on the Rambla is THE market to visit with your family. Go there Tuesday to Saturday before 1pm to… Read More

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When to eat in Barcelona: A local timetable

Ann Marie Brannigan 8 Comments

Restaurant in Barcelona - Eating timetable

Food is such a huge part of life in Barcelona and eating routines really do dictate the timetable of this city. Let me tell you about local eating habits and times so you can get the best out of your culinary experience during your visit. Breakfast – 8 am to 10:30 am This is quite… Read More

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A day with the kids at a local Barcelona beach

Ann Marie Brannigan 5 Comments

Hi every one. This is Ann-Marie and I am the guide that leads all of you on the Runner Bean Kids and Family Walking Tours. One thing that strikes me about this city is the huge amount of activities available for families. Of course, all the guide books list the main museums and attractions, but… Read More

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A walking tour down La Rambla (part 1)

Gorka Regidor 13 Comments

La Rambla of Barcelona

La Rambla, the most famous boulevard in Barcelona. I am starting a series of three articles that will help visitors discover this must-see attraction. This is not a regular walk to talk about the flower sellers or the human statues but a nice way to get a feel for the walkway that has been the… Read More

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Welcome to the Runner Bean Tours blog

Gorka Regidor 4 Comments

Runner Bean Tours Barcelona

Welcome to our blog. We are launching this new project together with our new improved website as a meeting point to share our knowledge of Barcelona with the rest of the world… and we are very excited about it. So what is the blog going to be about? Anything, really, but always with Barcelona in… Read More

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Hope Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar bring everyone Hope Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar bring everyone lots of presents tonight and make life a bit happier for the most needed. Happy Kings' Day everyone! 👑👑👑🎁
Photo: Romanesque altar frontal from Santa Maria de Avià Church (13th century) at Catalonia's National Art Museum (Barcelona).
Best wishes to all for a fantastic 2021! 🤗 and Best wishes to all for a fantastic 2021! 🤗 and a very big goodbye to 2020 🤕
"El viejo y el nuevo año (the old and new year), Pablo Picasso, 1953.
We visited Saint Lucy's Christmas market today ⛄ We visited Saint Lucy's Christmas market today ⛄🎄. Happy to know that covid is not stopping this beautiful Barcelona tradition.With all the necessary health and safety regulations and plenty of "Tiós de Nadal" (Christmas logs) to keep the kids happy 😄#tiodenadal #christmasinbarcelona #christmastradition #xmas #christmas
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Today is Saint Lucy's Day, patron saint of the bli Today is Saint Lucy's Day, patron saint of the blind 👀Saint Lucy is well loved in Barcelona with the main Christmas Market named after her. But do you know where her main relics (including her head) are located today? Clue: the relics are on display behind the main altar but it is not in Barcelona 🤔Photo: "Martyrdom of Saint Lucy at the stake", XV century painting by Bernat Martorell (National Art Museum of Catalonia)
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Beautiful corners of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter 💚
Can you find the knight on his horse? 🐴⚔️⚜️
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Halloween tonight! 🎃🧛🏽‍♂️🧟☠️ Halloween tonight! 🎃🧛🏽‍♂️🧟☠️
Tomb of professor of anatomy Dr. Francesc Farreras i Framis at Barcelona's Montjuïc Cemetery
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Looking forward to stuffing ourselves with panelle Looking forward to stuffing ourselves with panellets tomorrow night 😋
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Look what we just found out! We are the #1 tour on Look what we just found out! We are the #1 tour on TripAdvisor out of 1,140 tours in Barcelona. That's something to be proud of 😄🥳🥰
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Agbar Tower, one of the landmarks of modern Barcel Agbar Tower, one of the landmarks of modern Barcelona.
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Barcelona is just full of beautiful corners 😍😍😍
Does anybody know the name of this street?
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Very different La Mercè Festival this year but it Very different La Mercè Festival this year but it is nice to see that the local shops made an effort with the shop windows.At Pastisseria La Colmena, more than 150 years sweetening Barcelona 🧁🍭🍬Happy La Mercè everyone! 😄😄😄
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