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27/07/2018

Free outdoor cinema at the seaside in Barcelona

Every Thursday evening until 2nd August you can enjoy free films on Barceloneta beach thanks to the project entitled Cinema Lliure a la Platja, (Free Cinema on the Beach), an initiative from an idea original by Mago Production and organised by Associació Medusas.

20/07/2018

La Rambla of Barcelona, a boulevard with definite tourist appeal

La Rambla is unquestionably the most famous street in Barcelona, a constant ebb and flow of people during the day and far into the early hours of the night.

10/07/2018

Public transport in Barcelona, the best way for visitors to get about

As well as being one of the most amazing cities in the world, Barcelona also boasts one of the best public transport systems thanks to the integrated underground, bus, tram, train and bike networks.

28/06/2018

Visit Barcelona’s Alhambra in Sant Gervasi

As unbelievable as it may sound, Barcelona is home to a building that is a replica of the famous Alhambra in Granada, located in Carrer Berlinès, 5 in the Sant Gervasi neighbourhood.

19/06/2018

Barcelona and Saint John’s Eve, a popular tradition

Saint John’s Eve is celebrated throughout Catalonia, Valencia and the Balearic Islands, commemorating the summer solstice, an event of pagan origin.

18/06/2018

Open Air Cinema at Montjuïc

Every summer for over 16 years the mountain of Montjuïc is converted into an outdoor cinema in order to offer film lovers the chance to enjoy the seventh art at the Fossat de Santa Eulàlia, at Montjuic Castle.

14/06/2018

Can Borrell Reservoir in Collserola Park

Can Borrell reservoir was once a dam that today is no longer in use, and which collects water from the torrent that flows down from Collserola Park in the region of Sant Cugat del Vallès, Vallès Occidental.

25/05/2018

Hotel La Casa del Sol and Barcelona Terrace Week

Finally, this year’s edition of Barcelona Terrace Week is upon us: 10 days (from 1st to 10th June) when summer time comes to the terraces of the finest hotels in the Catalan capital, where we can enjoy long, leisurely evenings, and a full programme of entertainment and cultural activities with our friends and families.

20/05/2018

El Born neighbourhood: history, shopping and the latest trends in the centre of Barcelona

El Born is a neighbourhood in the city of Barcelona that runs around Passeig del Born, the Born market and the Church of Santa Maria del Mar. It stretches as far as Passeig de Picasso, Carrer de la Princesa up to Carrer del Rec, Passeig del Born, Santa Maria del Mar, Pla de Palau and Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera.

16/05/2018

Tibidabo amusement park, one of the oldest in the world

Set in the sierra Collserola, the mountain of Tibidabo can be found to the west of Barcelona, and it is here on its top where we can find the amusement park and the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart).