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Spanish Tapas

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 480 | Tours & Tickets

No trip to Spain is complete without savoring some tapas and a glass of wine. Tapas are bite-sized appetizers, tiny delicious hot and cold snacks served in bars all over Spain. Eating them standing ... 
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Cava Wine

Viator

Written by Viator, April 2013

4.5 star rating: Recommended 104 | Tours & Tickets

Forget Champagne, the celebratory tipple of choice in Spain is Cava and the sparkling wine is sipped at everything from weddings and birthday bashes to an evening meal with friends and family. First ... 
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Barcelona Flamenco

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 257 | Tours & Tickets

Flamenco is the passionate style of traditional music, song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia. Flamenco takes three forms: Cante, (song), Baile, (dance), and Guitarra, (guitar). ... 
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6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Barcelona

Barcelona Expert: Gloria

Written by Barcelona Expert: Gloria, Spain, June 2012

4 star rating: Recommended 2

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Bike tour of the city

Barcelona Expert: Marta

Written by Barcelona Expert: Marta, Spain, June 2011

4 star rating: Recommended 1

Would recommend the bike tour as you can see the sights of Barcelona city and get your bearings. Our friendly guide even stoped off at a local restaurant for us to have a glass of sangria.
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Barrio de Gracia - March Festival

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012

Gracia is a barrio (district) of Barcelona that you must not miss. It has a fantastic community spirit and seems to have endless street festivities throughout the year. March 3rd is one of the ... 
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Best Street Festivals of Barcelona

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012

Barcelona is a city that knows how to throw a party and some of its best blowouts are its neighborhood street festivals. The streets are decorated, tables and chairs are brought outside and ... 
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Carnival in Barcelona and Sitges

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012

The Spanish love a party so it’s not surprising that the lead up to Lent is a festive time in Barcelona . Carnaval (Carnival) literally means ‘farewell to meat’, and it’s a time of feasting in ... 
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Encants Flea Market

Jodi R

Written by Jodi R, Germany, September 2011

One of my top 3 favorite flea markets in the world (the others are in Brussels and Berlin ), the bustling Mercat del Encants is always worth the trip! The bustling aisles of bric-a-brac and ... 
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How to Rent an Apartment in Barcelona

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012

Flights, hotel, suitcase – the three essentials when planning a holiday, right? Or is it Flights, apartment, suitcase? Most of us automatically think hotel but renting an apartment can be cheaper ... 
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La Boqueria Market

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012

Tours & Tickets

The Spanish know how to live. They take such joy in life and one of the reasons, I think, is the food. Is it cause or effect? I don’t know. But when you head into a marketplace in Spain you ... 
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Nightlife in Gràcia

Erin R

Written by Erin R, February 2013

Get to know the more authentic side of Barcelona, Spain, by spending a night out in the relatively undiscovered Gràcia neighborhood, just a quick metro-ride away from the city center. Typically ... 
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Things to Do in Barcelona in Winter

Erin R

Written by Erin R, January 2013

Come wintertime, warm weather might be in short supply in Barcelona, but there’s definitely no lack of things to do. From celebrations, to skiing, here are a few ideas to keep your chilly Spanish ... 
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Walking vs Public Transportation in Barcelona

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012

Barcelona is a large city, the second largest in Spain , with a population of over 1.6 million people. While it’s got an historic heart containing many of the things any visitor to the city ... 
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Day Trips and Excursions from Barcelona

Day Trips and Excursions from Barcelona

Looking for things to do in Barcelona? Spend a day sightseeing with this Barcelona in One day Sightseeing Tour, or leave the city behind for a day in the mountains with this Montserrat and Cava Trail Small-Group Day Trip.