When the word Barcelona is brought up, immediately some of the most beautiful things and feelings come to mind. Sunny beaches, amazing buildings dating as far back to the Roman settlement, a tremendous amount of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a wide variety of nightlife locations make Barcelona one of the most visited cities in the world. The rich Catalan culture is in every direction while walking along the streets of Barcelona. The cuisine, the art, the history, the world renowned F.C. Barcelona, one of the most followed football teams on Earth and an infinite amount of activities to do, Barcelona...

This marvelous example of what defines Spanish culture, the unique blend of the traditional Catalonian architecture mixed with a futuristic design, and luxury at its finest, the Suites Avenue hotel in Barcelona is known for being an architectural icon in this fascinating city. The façade of the Suites Avenue is one that defies the eyes so much that even residents of Barcelona are in awe as if it were an object straight from one’s dreams or from another world. It was designed by the acclaimed Japanese architect Toyo Ito. It brings to mind the famous building located across the street – the...

One of the most influential cities in Europe, Barcelona is a magical place that can be considered a paradise on Earth. Sunny beaches, amazing buildings dating as far back to the Roman settlement, numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and an abundance of nightlife locations make Barcelona one of the most visited cities in the world. Walking along the streets in Barcelona opens up the possibilities to discover many feelings that can only be felt in Barcelona. From the rich Catalan culture seen at the football matches of F.C. Barcelona, to the exotic tastes of the fresh and delicious Catalan cuisine,...

Here you have the 10 must do things to experience Easter time as a local in Barcelona: 1. Gastronomy. At the beginning of the lent the “Coca de Llardons”, when in there the “bunyols” and, at its end at Easter time, the “monas de Pasqua”. This is really the queen of these dates. Try them at Canal, Bubo, Oriol Balaguer y La Colmena. www.canal.es, www.bubo.es, www.oriolbalaguer.com y La Colmena, Plaça de l´Àngel, 12. 2. Processions. Barcelona is not Seville but it also has its own traditional religious processions. The most well know is in the evening of the Holy Friday (the 29th...

Courtesy of Duquesa de Cardona Hotel Today we present a tour to Cardona, especially for those who are visiting or planning to visit Barcelona and are interested in leaving the city for a while and would like to see something different. During the day tour you will be able to see: the Vall Salina and the Salt Mountain, the Medium Age Castle as well as the canonical/collegiate church of Sant Vicenç at the medieval town of Cardona in Central Catalonia. . . The Castle and the Fortress At Cardona, the geographic location of the castle meets the need for defending access to the salt warehouse and...