Barcelona

Is Castanyada the same as Halloween?

Well, the countdown is on, if you and the family, love good food and exciting events; the only question you need to ask yourself is “Where will we be to be on the 31st of October and the 1st of November?”. If you answered anywhere other than Barcelona, you are missing out. Come to our beautiful city and stay at [...]

2019-03-11T11:32:08+00:00octubre 10th, 2018|Categories: Eating Out, Events, Festival|Tags: , |

Bunkers Del Carmel: The Little Known Place with the Best View

Despite Barcelona being a crowded city, in the district of El Carmel you will find a view on Turo de la Rovira that has incredible 360 views with little to no crowds. This little known place is steadily growing in popularity, but has avoided being on most tourist´s radars for decades. This is thanks to its slightly inconvenient location and [...]

2019-03-11T11:44:29+00:00septiembre 27th, 2018|Categories: Monument, Tour, Tourist Attractions|Tags: , , |

La Mercè 2018 in family: 21th to 24th of September

From the 21st until the 24th of September, it is La Mercè in Barcelona. What is it, you ask? The celebration of the patron saint of the city, Virgin of Grace. It means then a full weekend of celebration all over the city and we couldn’t be more excited! Discover the Catalan celebrations and the different activities close to our [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:51+00:00septiembre 11th, 2018|Categories: Events, Festival|Tags: , , |

Exploring Montjuic: Castell de Montjuic

Montjuic is located in the South of Barcelona, near Poble Sec and is a great area to explore. You could resume Montjuic to a hill, however, there is plenty of things to see and explore, on top and around. You know what is the best part? It is located only 20 min away from our hotel in Montjuic Barcelona. [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:52+00:00agosto 28th, 2018|Categories: Monument, Tourist Attractions|Tags: , |

El Poble-Sec’s Bomb Shelter

This historic landmark called Refugi 307, is in El Poble-sec and is one of Barcelona’s biggest and hidden attractions. Part of the Museu d’História de Barcelona (MUHBA), this shelter dates back to the time of the Spanish Civil War. Build to protect the neighbourhood from the heavy bombing of the city during the same time, it saved thousands of lives [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:52+00:00agosto 14th, 2018|Categories: Guided Tour, Tour, Tourist Attractions|Tags: , |

Best Beaches in Barcelona

Barcelona is famous for its gorgeous city beaches and views of the stunning Mediterranean Sea. In Barcelona, you can easily enjoy yourself and your family on the golden Spanish sand. You can even picnic on the beach if you wish! Here is a list of the three best beaches in Barcelona. We hope you enjoy the sand in our boutique [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:52+00:00julio 30th, 2018|Categories: Beach, Tourist Attractions|Tags: , , |

Festa Major de Poble Sec

Summer is finally settling in Barcelona and it is the time for the Festa Major! If you want to experiment Catalan traditions, this is it. Every year, this “Big Party” is taking place, and this year it is from the 13th until the 22nd of July, so 9 days of party. If you want to enjoy this traditional event at [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:53+00:00julio 12th, 2018|Categories: Events, Festival|Tags: , |

The Best Shopping Areas in Barcelona

Barcelona is a mega metropolitan city with amazing high end luxury shops to local artisan shops. Whatever you need, you can stroll down the streets of Barcelona and find it. However, there are a few areas in Barcelona that are notorious for their great shops and restaurants, some of which only the locals know. We hope you enjoy our boutique [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:53+00:00junio 20th, 2018|Categories: Shopping, Tourist Attractions|Tags: , |

Sala Montjuic: an Outdoor Film Festival

Summer is here and it is time to enjoy outdoor activities! To combine a usually indoor activity with this beautiful weather, Sala Montjuic offers an outdoor film festival. Enjoy this festival while you stay in our family hotel in Montjuic. […]

2019-03-08T12:43:53+00:00junio 12th, 2018|Categories: Events, Festival|Tags: , |

Feast of Sant Joan with Family

The Festival of Sant Joan is the celebration of summer solstice in Catalonia. Indeed, it takes place during the shortest night of the year, for 2018, it will be the 23rd of June. This feast is one of the main event in Barcelona, and you don’t want to miss it! Stay in our central family hotel in Barcelona to enjoy [...]

2019-03-08T12:43:53+00:00mayo 28th, 2018|Categories: Events, Festival|Tags: , , |