Dan Blystone

Barcelona enthusiast and writer Dan Blystone has spent over a decade uncovering the city’s history, culture, neighborhoods, and local events.

Self-Guided Tours

Take these historic and beautiful Barcelona walks at your own convenience and pace.

Barceloneta Neighborhood Guide

The Barceloneta neighborhood sits on a peninsula and is most famous for its beaches, narrow streets, public art and seafood restaurants. Locals describe it as being independent and it even has its own flag.

Paint and Sip at Art&Wine Gracia

Head over to the beautiful neighborhood of Gràcia, for a unique and creative social experience that is open to all members of the public. Art&wine offers fun and interactive painting classes in a relaxing, friendly environment. It’s the perfect activity to do friends, family, colleagues, or even as a solo adventure.

Rack and Return: WSET Courses in Barcelona

Rack and Return is a school founded in 2019 by wine loving friends Fintan Kerr and Michael Salverda. Fintan is an award-winning WSET diploma graduate and head educator while Michael, an expert on South African wine, serves as technical director.

Best Spas in Barcelona

Explore the blissful world of Barcelona’s Spas. The city offers a variety of unique spas where you can pamper yourself with heavenly massages, saunas and pools.