Not bad, Mr. Adriá. This past week the prestigious Michelin Guide released its 2015 list of Michelin star restaurants. Barcelona maintained its collection of 23 starred restaurants, while welcoming newcomer and Ferran Adria brainchild Patka, a restaurant which features Japanese-Peruvian fusion. “A colourful, contemporary and informal restaurant that evokes Peruvian…
Christmas may not seem all that different in Catalonia. Homes glow with the white or multi-colored lights of Christmas trees. Cookies and cakes abound. Elaborate nativity scenes depict the birth of Jesus. Within this scene of yuletide tranquility, however, is the key to the Christmas season in Catalonia. Amid the…
Coffee lovers have a chance to enjoy their favorite UK brew tomorrow at Palau de Mar. Costa Coffee is opening their first Barcelona location, marking a milestone moment for the Malta-owned branch of the UK´s coffee giant. Great coffee and top-notch customer service are what will set the store apart…
Barcelona’s Ciutadella Park is a symbol of the region’s struggle against foreign occupation and a symbol of Catalonia’s rebirth as an international tourist destination. Buildings, monuments and information kiosks point to the park’s storied past. Battles for Catalán independence were fought in the neighborhoods and areas in and around the…
It’s no coincidence that Barcelona travel usually includes platefuls of seafood. The Catalán capital city lounges alongside the Mediterranean Sea, and where there is sea there is bound to be an abundance of seafood ready to delight the palates of visitors. As we like to do on our Barcelona blog,…
Cool temperatures and crisp mornings have descended on Barcelona. With the coming of fall, the city is alive with a variety of cultural events this November. Take a read below to discover some of the most interesting things you can do in Barcelona in November. World Press Photo 2014: Barcelona…
