Category Archives for Things to do

Plaça Sant Agustí Vell, a romantic square in Barcelona

Romantic Spots in Barcelona

February 1, 2021
/ Places Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Romantic Spots in Barcelona Combine Barcelona’s sunny weather with the sensuality of the city: the elegant modernist buildings in Eixample, unspoiled historic monuments, and bewildering views. Barcelona

Barcelona Festivals, Events, and Holidays 2021

December 10, 2020
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Barcelona Festivals, Events, and Holidays 2021 Come to Barcelona any day of the year, and you’re guaranteed to find the right event for you. Religious celebrations, concerts, food fairs, or a Mexican

Fun Christmas Activities for Kids in Barcelona 2020

December 4, 2020
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

Celebrating Christmas in Barcelona is a unique experience. For one thing, where else can get presents from the Catalan Christmas log, the tió de nadal? Obviously, Christmas events are run a little differently

Things to do in Barcelona at Christmas: Magical Christmas activities

Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2020

November 16, 2020
/ Christmas Family + Kids
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2020 Bon Nadal, Bones Festes! Want to get holiday mood, indulge yourself in the festivities, feel that special holiday magic that only comes once a year? Welcome

How to Care For Your Caga Tió (Tió de Nadal, Catalan Christmas Log)

November 2, 2020
/ Christmas Culture
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

If you want presents on Christmas Eve, you’ve gotta do some work: Give your tió de nadal some tender lovin’ care. And if you’ve never heard of him… The tió de nadal is a log with a face on

Barcelona tourist places are abundant - the problem is choosing which one. Do activities that make you feel like a local!

Magnificent Must-Dos in Barcelona

October 26, 2020
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 8 COMMENTS

So you’ve booked your trip to Barcelona, Spain. And now you have approximately 381 Barcelona pins on your Pinterest board called “Barcelona: trip of a lifetime”. Where to start? What’s

The 20 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

October 19, 2020
/ Beyond BCN Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

So many Barcelona day trips, so little coffee. While Barcelona is a traveler’s dream, the surrounding area of Catalonia is extraordinary. If you’re visiting the Catalan capital, I highly recommend

Get lost at the Parc del Laberint d’Horta

October 16, 2020
/ Family + Kids Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Get lost at the Parc del Laberint d’Horta Parc del Laberint d’Horta is the oldest park in the city. Off the tourist radar, this park sits in the Barcelona neighborhood of Horta and extends

7 Places for Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Barcelona

October 8, 2020
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

Barcelona’s a city of varying elevations. And there’s nothing like being in a really, really high place — and seeing the lay of the land of a large city below. Then your life starts to take

100+ Things to do in Barcelona with Kids

Finding things to do in Barcelona with kids is never a problem. My 3 kids and I are never bored in the city. You also don’t have to spend any money — the city’s an open-air museum in

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Well hello there, stranger. Your presence fills my soul with joy like warm puppies cuddling me on a winter’s day. My name’s Justine, and I’ve been living in Barcelona since 2008: eating burnt onions (calçots) and tripping on cobblestones in El Born. Next Catalan culture challenge: top level of a human castle (castellers). If you want to say hi, send me an email at [email protected] Peace out!

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