Visiting Barcelona in June means warm weather, long days and fun nights. Summer is just around the corner so you can expect a lot of visitors around. Maybe getting a seat in a terrace is more of a challenge than what you might think but, on the other hand, the city is booming with festivals.… Read More
Barcelona Free Museums Day 2018: The Night of the Museums
One of my favourite nights of the year in Barcelona is fast approaching: The Night of the Museums. This free late night viewing of exhibitions is not only exclusive to my city but is part of a wider initiative across Europe. It doesn’t matter if you are a local or a visitor. It is a… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in May 2019: An insider’s view
This post is for May 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. May is the month when the beautiful warm weather definitely settles in Barcelona. It is a fantastic time to visit the city for those who can’t take the Summer heat. Being the peak of Spring… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in April 2019: An insider’s view
This post is for April 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. April marks the beginning of Spring and I can’t think of a better time to visit Barcelona. This year, the Easter holidays are in March so it will be a fairly quiet month in terms… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in February 2019: An insider’s view
This post is for February 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. 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… Read More
Easter in Barcelona 2019: the local traditions
This post is for Easter 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. 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… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in March 2019: An insider’s view
This post is for March 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. March is a fantastic month to come to Barcelona. Weather is starting to warm up and it is still fairly quiet until Easter arrives. If you are visiting Barcelona during the Easter week, you will… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in January 2019: An insider’s view
This post is for January 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. After the Christmas madness a lot of people don’t think of a trip to a European city. Firstly, it is too cold and secondly, the wallet might be quite light after all the extra holiday… 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 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 and… Read More
What to do for New Year’s Eve in Barcelona 2018-2019
This post is for NYE 2017-18. The new article with the 2018-19 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. Visiting the city on this special night? Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve in Barcelona? Well, here we mostly celebrate Nochevieja (Old Night) at home. Typically they’ll spend the evening feasting with family, waiting for… Read More
