If you are looking for things to do at night in Barcelona, you’ve come to the right place. Night-time sightseeing can be just as exciting and rewarding as seeing the city by day. I love exploring a new metropolis in the twilight hours. Sites become more edgy and magical all at the same time. In… Read More
Top 60 Things To Do In Barcelona
If you are reading this, maybe you have chosen to come to my city and are trying to decide what to do in Barcelona. Or maybe you are just looking for your next holiday destination and Barcelona popped up as a very interesting option. Whichever the case, I have written this comprehensive article to guide… Read More
Free Things to do in Barcelona: The Complete Guide
Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit. Architecture is stunning, history seeps out of every corner and we have the sea and the mountains on our doorstep. However, lately, the prices have risen steeply for accommodation and sightseeing. Don’t panic! It is still possible to visit us without breaking the bank. I have prepared The… Read More
How to skip the lines in Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
One of the things I take for granted about living in Barcelona is that the most amazing architecture and monuments are right on my doorstep. I can go and visit them whenever I want, tactically choosing the quietest times of the year and avoiding all the long lines. When you are on your holidays, this… Read More
Free Tours in Spain: the best local companies
Free Tours are a fantastic way to get an introduction to a city. The guides are friendly, knowledgeable and fun and they go out of their way to help visitors with recommendations to make their stay a memorable one. Nowadays you can find them all over the world so, as you can imagine, Free Tours… Read More
Taxi prices in Barcelona: a guide to cab etiquette
Barcelona is a very easy city to navigate. Apart from the excellent and easy-to-use metro system, the city is also home to thousands of taxis. As you walk around, you will see a horde of yellow and black cabs driving around the streets stopping to pick people up on the go. Taxis can be easily… 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
How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona’s metro: Safety tips
Barcelona is a very safe place and having lived here for many years I have never felt uneasy or threatened. However, like any big city, we do have pickpockets in Barcelona and the metro provides very nice opportunities for them. To help guard your belongings in the underground, let me give you some safety tips… Read More
