From halls with great history and tradition to the most modern and cozy places, next to our apartments on the beach in Barcelona or next to the main monuments of the city; In this list you will find places to taste some of the typical drinks of Barcelona

Although Gaudí’s overflowing inspiration played a decisive role, his designs would have remained on paper if no other factor had intervened: the money of local entrepreneurs. Hence, industrial tourism in Barcelona is an excellent way to approach an episode that changed the destiny of the Catalan capital

In Barcelona, the shadow of modernism is long, to the point that monuments such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, Casa Batlló or Park Güell hide an infinite number of interesting buildings from other periods. For example, from the Middle Ages, or inspired by the architecture of this period. And here comes a recurring question among those who visit the capital for the first time: where to see castles in Barcelona?

“The happiest street in the world, the street where the four seasons of the year live together, the only street on Earth that I wish would never end, rich in sounds, abundant with breezes, beautiful encounters, blood-old.” This is how the great Federico García Lorca referred to Les Rambles.

Although there are many people in Barcelona who have never attended a flamenco show (yet), the Catalan capital has always been closely linked to this musical genre.

Perhaps the most international Spanish dish, paella is one of the most demanded delicacies by visitors arriving in the city of Barcelona. But there are many things to keep in mind regarding paella before actually tasting it.

More than a mountain, Montjuïc is practically a small town amidst nature. Although there is news that the place was already used as a quarry about 10,000 years ago, the truth is that the area was not urbanized until the 1920s, on the occasion of the International Exhibition of Barcelona in 1929.

There is no possible discussion: during a holiday in Barcelona, it is mandatory to try some of the most famous dishes of Spanish cuisine, such as gazpacho or paella.

Talking about urban tourism is not always synonymous with never-ending tours, lightning visits to museums and monuments or intense shopping afternoons in department stores.

Heart of leisurely life for the lower classes during the 20s, an oasis of lust for the upper classes and birthplace of the first Catalan variety song, this street hides countless stories.

If you have ever walked down the Ramblas of Barcelona, you will have noticed a street that goes into the Raval neighborhood, very close to Plaça de Catalunya. Although it is now dotted with clothing stores and cafés, it has had a prominent place in history.

Yes: there is life beyond fridge magnets or t-shirts with ‘Keep calm and …’ messages.