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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,…

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…