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7 Things to do in Sants-Montjuic

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya | Photo by David Rüsseler on Unsplash Barcelona, the Spanish city with beautiful landmarks and historic buildings, isn’t just famous for football and beaches. There are numerous neighborhoods in the city which make living here an easy and enjoyable experience. With friendly neighbors and accepting culture, Sants in Barcelona is…

The Porrón, a basis of the Spanish wine culture

Porron. Is een uniek drinkvat dat lijkt op een kruising tussen een karaf en een gieter. De hals is smal als die van een fles wijn en de bodem is breed als die van een wijnkaraf met een lange en dunne tuit. Velen die de porrón voor het eerst tegenkomen, vragen zich af: “Is dit…

Catalonia’s 12 wine DOs

Catalan wine: the 12 DOs you need to know A vineyard | photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Did you know that Spain has 96 individually recognized wine regions, and 12 of those are in Cataluña alone? They are called DO’s, Designations of origin. The reason they were created is because each area has a…

La Mercè Festival

Gigantes parade | Photo by Andrea Huls Pareja on Unsplash La Mercè is within the many events on the calendar in Barcelona the main street festival of the year. Or as called in Spanish ‘La Fiesta Mayor’. It is celebrated each year at the end of September, and this year the celebrations will take place…

All About Festa Major de Gracia – Barcelona’s Biggest Neighborhood Festival

Fireworks at Festa Major de Gracia It is almost here again! Festa Major de Gracia – The most important festival in the Gracia district and at the same time the most colorful and biggest neighborhood festival in Barcelona. The Gracia festival happens every year, from the 15th until the 21st of August. This one-week festival…

Flamenco, the Dance of Spain

Picture yourself sitting back after enjoying a captivating guided day tour in Barcelona with Spanish Trails, having experienced the city’s vibrant charms. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of flamenco dancers, witnessing their expressive movements and passionate performances of flamenco dancers that will amaze even the most knowledgeable dance aficionados. If you wish to know…

Important Flags in Barcelona

  Exploring the vibrant streets of Barcelona, whether independently or with one of our guided day tours in Barcelona, you may come across multiple flags that share similar colors and designs. Amidst this visual tapestry, it can be confusing, especially with the varying political significance attached to each flag. Whether you’re a returning visitor or…

Sant Joan Festival: Barcelona’s Night of Fire and Festivity

Fireworks can be seen all over the city during the night of Sant Joan The Sant Joan Festival, also known as St. John’s Eve or Nit del Foc (Night of Fire), is a vibrant and enchanting celebration that takes place in Barcelona on June 23rd. With its roots in both pagan traditions and the birth…