Apr
01
Strolling through local markets on our travels is as much a form of sightseeing as it is a shopping trip or another chance to eat out. Especially in Barcelona, where the markets are so wonderful. Taking in the dazzling displays of freshly-caught seafood and fish, gills scarlet and scales glistening, the kaleidoscope of colours that …
Mar
30
Barcelona, like Paris and London, is really a city of villages, each distinct neighbourhood boasting its own unique identity and character. Once you’re satisfied you’ve seen enough city sights, leave the Ciutat Vella (Old Town) and Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) and amble over to one of these atmospheric quarters instead. Simply saunter the backstreets, browse …
Mar
28
Stroll the Barrio Gótico (Gothic Quarter) during the afternoon siesta or late at night when the shops are shut, or amble around Ribera-El Born, Raval and Gracia when the bars are closed, and you’ll notice vibrantly painted shop shutters and garage doors. Street art or graffiti, depending on your point of view, abounds in Barcelona. …
Mar
18
Given Barcelona’s blend of old and new, our home away from home in this buzzing city fits the bill perfectly. The apartment is chic, spare and contemporary inside, while the splendid three-storey residence, built in the 19th century, is heritage listed due to it being the house of the university lecturer who taught Antoni Gaudí …
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