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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…

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…

A Gastronomic Journey: Discover Barcelona’s Six Must-Try Dishes

Experience the exquisite Mediterranean diet in Barcelona Welcome to the vibrant culinary world of Barcelona, where the flavors of Catalonia come alive and captivate your taste buds. In this gastronomic paradise, every dish tells a story, weaving together the city’s rich history, cultural traditions, and innovative spirit. Join us on a delectable journey as we…

Wine of the Month #1 – Marta de Baltà, a strong female wine of love

In the middle of the Penedès wine region, especially famous for its white sparkling wines, there is a great family winery, Parès Baltà, whose origins date back to the year 1790. Spanish Trails has been collaborating with them for more than 15 years now and the visit to their property and the tasting of their…

6 Best Cocktail Bars in Barcelona

If you are searching for a tasty alternative different from a pre-supper Sangria, get yourself over to one of the many cool cocktail bars in Barcelona. There are a few notable bars in Barcelona that are jewels from bygone ages. Below we propose the 6 best and most original cocktails bars in Barcelona, which stand…