Cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, is Spain’s bubbly of choice. It is to the Spanish what Champagne is to the French or spumante or prosecco is to the Italians. Go out to restaurants and bars in Barcelona and you’re more likely to see locals drinking Cava than anything else. And you can’t blame them. Cava … Read more
This afternoon chocolate delight recipe made with bread, chocolate, olive oil and salt – pa, xocolata, oli i sal in Catalan – comes courtesy of one of Barcelona’s best chefs, Jordi Artal. It was a traditional Catalan after-school treat that his grandmother made him, which inspired one of the creative contemporary desserts that chef Jordi … Read more
A graphic designer by day, 29 year-old Julio Salvador is the singer and guitarist in the Barcelona band Wiggum. The band is named after Ralph Wiggum, son of Chief Wiggum in ‘Los Simpsons’, their favourite character, “because he’s a psychedelic character, which suits our band”, Julio explains. Here is Julio’s Barcelona Indie Music Playlist. A … Read more
Barcelona street art, shutter art and garage door graffiti abounds in the capital of Catalunya. While you can check it out on a self guided stroll through the Barrio Gótico or Gothic Quarter, these days there are an array of other ways for you to enjoy this dynamic urban art. Barcelona Street Art, Shutter Art and Garage Door … Read more
“I love working with people, having a common goal, and seeing the evolution of the project,” our Local Knowledge expert Sergio from Barcelona tells us as we soak up some sunshine with his friends at a café terrace opposite his home in Gracia. “And then at the end of the project when everyone goes away, … Read more