Dan Blystone 
Launched in early 2019, Cal Trapella offers modern Catalan cuisine using fresh local products. Alex, the chef, sources quality ingredients daily from nearby markets. The restaurant has an interior patio and is decorated in the style of a traditional Catalan farmhouse. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available on the menu.
Almost three quarters of our planet is covered with water. The Barcelona aquarium allows us to explore this important but little known world. The exhibition area consists of 66 aquariums, 11,000 specimens, 450 different species and 6 million liters of water.
The caves of Can Riera are situated close to the town of Torrelles de Llobregat, 17km from Barcelona (roughly a half hour drive). Over time, wind and rain created the attractive shapes on the sandstone walls of these caves, which resemble Antelope Canyon in Arizona.
Unlock the charm of Catalan with these quirky idiomatic expressions that locals love to use. From “scattering the fog” to “the broccoli is over,” learn what these colorful phrases really mean and sprinkle them into your conversations to speak like a true local!
Take these historic and beautiful Barcelona walks at your own convenience and pace.
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.