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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…

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…

Sagrada Familia: the church that will never be finished building?

The Sagrada Familia | Photo by Enrico Perini on Pexels When you think about Barcelona, there is a big chance the Sagrada Familia is the first thing that pops up in your mind. The Sagrada Familia is the largest unfinished Catholic basilica in the world. Designed by Antoni Gaudí, who is very famous for his…

Rioja vs Priorat

Wine tasting | Picture by: Laurel Widdoss Spain is well known for its huge number of wine regions, so it might not surprise you that Spain is the second largest wine producing country in the world. With famous wine regions such as Andalucia, Castilla y León, Rioja and Priorat there is plenty of choice for…

5 Interesting Facts about Salvador Dalí

    When you think about this legendary artist, what comes to mind are probably some of his most recognized surrealist works like “The Persistence of Memory”, or “Swans Reflecting Elephants”. But you might be surprised when you find out how many interesting facts about Salvador Dalí are out there. For a man whose life…

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…