Most people reading this article will be looking for the biggest music festivals in Spain which feature some of the world’s most famous artists and bands. A wide range of musical genres can be encompassed in this section ranging from rock and electronic dance music to pop, hip-hop and more. …
The tradition of bullfighting has long been a controversial issue in Spain. In 2010 bullfighting in Barcelona was banned by the Catalan Parliament in 2010 although the ruling was later overturned by Spain’s Constitutional Court. This view of bullfighting stands in stark contrast to other parts of the country, including …
The Spanish F1 Grand Prix will take place on 23rd June 2024 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This venue which can accommodate as many as 140,000 spectators has borne witness to some of iconic moments since hosting its first race in 1991. Highlights have included Nigel Mansell’s commanding performances in …
The original page of recommended Barcelona restaurants which we published on this website in 1998 was simply a short list of some of the author’s favourite places to eat in the city. Since then Barcelona has grown beyond recognition as a tourist destination and has seen a vast number of …
All year round there are festivals in Barcelona, some only take place in the city whilst others are celebrated throughout Catalonia or nationwide. The biggest Barcelona festival is Festes de la Merce which takes place in September and consists of giant wooden figures roaming the city streets. There are some …
On a short visit to Barcelona there’s a lot to keep you busy as you take a wander around the amazing Gaudi buildings such as the Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and Park Güell. There’s also a wealth of museums and art galleries, the hugely popular FC Barcelona stadium tour and …
Barcelona Airport lies just 12km southwest of the city of Barcelona next to El Prat de Llobregat. It is Spain’s 2nd busiest airport after Madrid with almost 35 million annual passengers passing through its terminals. Such is the importance of Barcelona as a major European city that both national carriers …
Barcelona’s location on the Mediterranean Sea within close proximity of the Pyrenees mountains has long ensured an abundant supply of fresh local ingredients in its cuisine. Whilst the resulting combination of meat and seafood dishes (Mar i Muntanya) is a common feature of Catalan cuisine there’s also a vast range …
The city of Barcelona is a treasure trove of acclaimed art institutions such as the Picasso Museum, MACBA and MNAC art museums which house works by many of Spain’s master artists. Other highlights include the Fundació Joan Miró which honours Catalan surrealism together with the Antoni Tàpies Foundation which showcases …
