Things to Do in Barcelona

Classic Sail Barcelona

Classic Sail Barcelona has been offering 3-hour day trips on the iconic wooden sailboat “Gemini” since 2010. Gemini is a beautiful wooden classic yacht, built in 1947.

Today I decided to start off my week with a workout on the beach. It is a sunny Monday evening on the 9th of August. As I was arriving at the meeting point, I could hear music in the distance playing from a portable bluetooth speaker, that is when I knew I was close.

Espacio Trafalgar: The World of Banksy

The World of Banksy exhibition at Espacio Trafalgar features over 100 reproductions of his work originally spanning France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel and Palestine.

Weekend Escapes: Cardona

If you’d like a weekend that is a little different and not your typical seaside trip, consider a visit to nearby Cardona. Situated about 90km northwest of Barcelona, the historic town sits beside the river Cardener, a branch of the Llobregat. There are two major attractions in Cardona; the striking medieval castle and the nearby … Read more

Moss Olfactory Lab

Moss Olfactory Lab is situated in a gorgeous apartment in El Born, overlooking Pla de Palau. The lab offers an introduction into the secretive process of perfume creation, with the first workshop of its kind in Barcelona.

Day Trips from Barcelona

Monserrat Montserrat is a multi-peaked mountain range about 50km north-west of Barcelona. It is most famous for the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary. It is also a popular destination for hiking and rock climbing. You can get to Monserrat by train by going to Plaça d’Espanya and … Read more

Barcelona y Flamenco

Barcelona y Flamenco is the most famous flamenco production in Barcelona. Events are held in two historic locations: the Poliorama Theater on Las Ramblas and in the Palau de la Música Catalana.