Explore Barcelona’s Culinary Delights with a Gastronomic Tour of the City
Barcelona is known for having some of the best and most authentic Spanish cuisine. The city is made up of several neighborhoods, each with its own essence and distinctive characteristics, which are reflected in its gastronomic offer. The five most iconic neighborhoods in Barcelona are: Gothic Quarter, Gracia, Eixample, El Raval, and Barceloneta. The…
Spanish Trails: The Full Story
Since 2001 Spanish Trails has been organising authentic small group and private tours in Barcelona and Catalonia. But where did it all start and how did Spanish Trails become the company they are nowadays? To celebrate over twenty years of success, hundreds of tours and thousands of satisfied customers we want to tell you more…
Winter in Barcelona
Thinking about going to Barcelona this winter? Excellent decision! Barcelona is an incredible spot to consider for a winter getaway. Here you find what to do if you visit Barcelona in winter times. Why Visit Barcelona in the Winter ? Barcelona is an amazing city to explore throughout the year, but during the winter season,…
8 differences between the USA and Barcelona
Map of the world | Photo by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash As you probably know, both the USA and Spain have a western culture, but there are still some interesting differences. Barcelona is located in Spain, more specifically in the region Catalonia. This amazing area of Spain comes with its own culture, demographics, history and…
FC Barcelona: History & Highlights
Photo by Patrick T’Kindt on Unsplash Throughout FC Barcelona’s history, the club has been recognized for its lovable and highly entertaining brand that always appeared to deliver results. They have won the La Liga and Copa del Rey championships a few times. They also won the Champions League and the Cup Winners’ Cup during…
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
Porrón is a unique drinking vessel that looks like a crossing between a carafe and a watering can. The neck is narrow like a bottle of wine and the bottom is wide like that of a wine carafe fitted with a long and skinny spout. Many who encounter the porrón for the first time ask…
5 Best Hiking Trips in Catalonia
Pyrenees | Photo by Juan Goyache on Unsplash The more you discover Catalonia, the more you surrender its breathtaking nature and scenic views. If you are looking for an active and relaxing experience in the region, here is a list for you! GR’s: a hiker’s paradise “GR” literally translates to “grand route or gran…
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…