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Barcelona like a Local

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Experience Barcelona like a local I have the good fortune to have a friend, born and bred in Barcelona, who kindly took me by the hand, sometimes literally, to let me experience Barcelona like a local. Of course, there are many places every visitor to Barcelona just has to see, like the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi buildings, the Liceo and Palacio de la Musica or the Montjuic mountain and park. But, ... Read Full Article

Barcelona’s Day-time Hot Spots

Published/Revised March 16, 2009 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Barcelona, a paradise for night lovers? Yes, but the Catalan capital has plenty more to offer. Let us explore some local hot spots.  The Mercat de la BoqueriaHoused in a 19th century building, the Boqueria market is one of Europe’s oldest markets. With its overflowing stalls of fruit, vegetables, flowers, nuts, candies and breads, and cases filled with meat and fish, the Boqueria ... Read Full Article

In Barcelona – There’s No Avoiding La Rambla

Published/Revised June 14, 2014 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

 Chances are that your visit to Barcelona, the Catalan capital, will be a warm and inspiring one. Sea-breezes, sunshine and outdoor socializing are all hallmarks of a maritime city pulsing with fashion, design, nightlife and thousands of satisfied visitors each and every year.  Escaping the crowds isn’t an option here, and you really wouldn’t want to, because crowds are the essence of ... Read Full Article