2019 is already upon us, and Barcelona is ready to be the host for all kinds of events. This year is full of unique moments that you cannot miss, whatever your tastes. Discover the most important events in Barcelona for 2019 and write down the most important ones to be able to attend all of them, whatever the reason for your visit to the city.

A few steps from our luxury apartments in Barcelona, we find the Sant Andreu district, the former independent municipality that has managed to adapt to the greatest changes that Barcelona has undergone during its history without losing its essence as a town. In fact, the oldest neighbors continue talking about Barcelona as if it were a separate city. If you want to spend a day walking around the most unknown neighborhoods, we invite you to read this guide on things to do in Sant Andreu, Barcelona, and discover its most charming corners.

With its privileged location facing the Mediterranean and its past as a fishing neighborhood, it is not surprising that Barceloneta has become the place to go for visitors who arrive in the city for the first time and want to taste the delights of local cuisine. Thus, the autochthonous «bombas», the freshest seafood and the well-known ‘patatas bravas’ fill bars and tables in this corner of Barcelona. So that you don’t get lost in a sea of menu blackboards and offers, we have prepared a list of the best tapas bars in Barceloneta, and thus ensure you are tasting the best possible products.

If you have visited several districts in Barcelona, you will have noticed how different they are from each other. The many faces of the Catalan city make it an excellent outdoor set that can be used both to film a period movie and to frame the deepest of dramas. You must have realized by now that the city that hosted the filming of Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona is not as Woody Allen depicted it, but many more directors have filmed in this city without us paying much attention to it. Find the locations for all the movies filmed in Barcelona with us and create your own film tour.

If your head needs a break from all the information you have collected by touring the monuments and historic buildings in Barcelona, you will undoubtedly need to clear your brain with a fun activity that will entertain both you and your companions, whether your partner, your children or your friends. If you have not found any proposal that suits you from our list of unique plans in Barcelona, in this post we have compiled a list of the top 20 fun things to do in Barcelona that will ensure you have a whale of a time during your stay.

The origin of churros is a mystery, although the simplicity of its ingredients suggests that these sweets already existed in Ancient times. Yeast, flour, water, salt and oil combined create the churro (yes, they are vegan!), which is thought to have arrived in the Iberian Peninsula by the hand of the Arabs, although the first writings on the existence of this delicacy only date back to the nineteenth century. Be that as it may, Barcelona in autumn already invites you to take shelter from the colder temperatures, and what better way than to do it in one of the most emblematic cafés next to a warm mug? Discover the best hot chocolate and churros in Barcelona to savour the perfect combination of these two elements that melt in your mouth.

In a city like Barcelona where there are so different places to visit, the metro network is a key transport to get around the city with total comfort. Opened in 1924, the network that once linked Lesseps with Plaça de Catalunya today consists of a total of 12 lines, 186 stations, more than 150 kilometres in length and is the second longest in the country. In addition, in 2016 the subway was used by more than 400 million passengers, many of whom were using it for the first time. If you are one of these people who have arrived in Barcelona and do not know how to use Barcelona metro, here we will explain all the details, from how to buy a ticket, learn about timetables or how the zones wor

The Middle Ages were as convulsive as splendorous for the capital of Catalonia. The Roman Barcino resisted the Muslim invasion to become a county city once the Carolingian Empire was established. It was Wilfred the Hairy (Guifré el Pilós) who, when the previous superpower broke down, initiated the lineage of the house of Barcelona, which became the main county of the Catalan counties, opening an era of commercial growth and political relevance for the cit

The atmosphere that Barcelona in autumn breathes makes us wonder what secrets the walls of its streets hide. Since its foundation, this city has been the scene of pagan ceremonies, witchcraft, crimes and some miracles that have created myths and stories that have prevailed over time thanks to word of mouth. Whether they are reality or horror stories for children, in some cases it depends on the listener’s act of faith, although it is true that there are many proven events that would make anyone’s hair stand on edge. Discover 10 mysteries of Barcelona and dare to visit some of the locations that witnessed the most incredible of tales.

September 23rd marks the beginning of autumn in Barcelona every year. Even if the time to sunbathe on the beach or take a dip in a pool is over, the weather in Barcelona in September and the autumn months that follow allows travelers to explore without fear of the cold taking over. In fact, to descale the impact of these back-to-school dates, the city offers plenty of things to do. Keep reading to take advantage of these ideas to enjoy Barcelona in autumn or fall.

One of the great claims of the city of Barcelona is undoubtedly its best-known architect worldwide: Antoni Gaudí. Born in the Catalan city of Reus in 1852, he was one of the most prolific artists of the modernist architectural movement. Although you may know some of his most famous works in the city such as the Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, the truth is that there are many more buildings and monuments that this genius left as a legacy to Barcelona’s heritage. Discover where to see Gaudí art in Barcelona as well as some suggestions to find them.

When we visit a new city for the first time, what we want is to know it as thoroughly as possible, so investing part of our time in exploring the unique corners beyond the great monuments and museums is an essential activity to learn more about it. Thus, local businesses tell a tale about the city they are in, their people, their culture and their tastes. If you want to stroll around the most beautiful shops in Barcelona and go on a unique shopping spree, discover this guide to original shops.