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A stroll through Barceloneta, one of the most picturesque districts on the Costa Brava

Just a stone's throw from the centre of Barcelona lies one of the city's most beautiful and authentic districts. Typically Spanish, it's the ideal place to stroll through the shady...

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Feria d'Avril, when Andalusia comes to Barcelona for a week

Barcelona's Feria d'Avril is an annual event held in the famous Catalan capital. Its custom is to welcome spring. It is originally an Andalusian celebration lasting ten intensive days,...

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Visit Barcelona in 48 hours

Dynamic and festive, the Catalan capital is the perfect place to spend a weekend. The city attracts young people with its beaches and trendy bars. Set between the mountains and the...

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Top 10 best hotels in Barcelona

The historic and administrative capital of the province of Catalonia, Barcelona shines brightly at all hours of the day and night. It's a bustling city, well known for its beaches...

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Where to stay to visit the best spots in Barcelona on foot?

From its spectacular buildings to its parks and museums, Gaudi's city has plenty to surprise you! So rather than taking the bus, take the opportunity to visit the city on foot and...

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3 inexpensive rooftops for an evening out overlooking Barcelona (with cocktails, music and activities on the programme)

When in Barcelona, it's impossible not to succumb to the urge to sip a cocktail on its rooftops. At nightfall or sunset, Gaudi's ciudad is even more pleasant to contemplate. The terraces...

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Vamos a la playa: Barcelona's best beaches for year-round fun

Ha Barcelona! Tapas, wild parties and sunny beaches. What could be better than lazing on a stretch of golden sand with a cocktail in hand? With a year-round temperature of 18 degrees...

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Sunset, live music and a catamaran... an unforgettable experience for less than £20 in Barcelona

We've already seen the famous Parc Güell, the Sagrada Familia and the boqueria market, but Barcelona still has plenty to surprise us. After a long day spent discovering the city, opt...

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Where can you drink the best sangria in Barcelona? "In the fairy woods, of course! (Bosc de les Fades)

Drinking sangria in Barcelona is easy: just go to the first bar on the corner. But drinking sangria in the Fairy Wood is something else entirely. If you want to enjoy a truly immersive...

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Visit Barcelona in the footsteps of Antoni Gaudí (you'll love it)

The sun, the tapas, the beaches and the Mediterranean are not Barcelona's only assets. The city also appeals for its architecture and iconic buildings such as the Sagrada Familia and...

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Let's get out and about! 3 excursions to magnificent natural landscapes less than 1 hours from Barcelona

Catalonia is one of Spain's most popular tourist regions. But although its capital is utterly charming, it would be a shame to confine yourself to visiting Barcelona alone. Sometimes...

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After 140 years, the Sagrada Familia will soon be finished? Inauguration and completion date unveiled!

Under construction for over 140 years, is the Sagrada Familia nearing completion? According to forecasts, the monumental work of the most eccentric of architects, Antoni Gaudi, should...

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