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…
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…
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…
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…
A must read food guide for Barcelona
Barcelona is full of traditional and non-traditional food throughout the city. When first travelling to a new place, typically a tourist’s first goal is to get as local as possible and taste the food of the region. In Barcelona there is definitely no shortage of amazing spots for brunches, tapas, or cava filled dinners…