When we talk about winter and low temperatures, there is a big difference between Spain and the rest of Europe. Spain is a privileged country gifted with hot summers and tolerable winters, when temperatures are often over 0º Celsius. This way, we can be astonished with temperatures around 10º Celsius in the middle of January, especially in Mediterranean areas.

That is why, when we spend winter in Barcelona, we do some activities completely different to the ones we would plan while visiting other European countries.

Despite taking a bath on the beach is not recommended during this times, we have many other possibilities such as enjoy gastronomy in Barcelona, discover the charming surrounding towns or hike along Catalan hills. Continue reading Best plans for winter in Barcelona →

Barcelona is one of the most famous cities around the world. Its cosmopolitan style and the huge possibilities while visiting make of the condal city one of the most visited touristic destinations.

Sunny days and warm weather, friendly people, beautiful hills, astonishing buildings and great artists such as Gaudí, Dalí, Picasso… In Barcelona you can find all this together with a truly multicultural environment. It is the total city!

But the spell of Barcelona can blind us. It is, in fact, a wonderful city, but if you are in Catalonia you can’t miss the opportunity of visiting these charming villages close to Barcelona. Continue reading Top 10 villages of Barcelona’s surroundings →

The coast of Girona, also known as Costa Brava, is one of the most beautiful coastal destinations in the world. From Blanes to Portbou, we’ll find breath-taking small bays, precious little villages with fishing tradition and old Greek and medieval ruins.

So, don’t hesitate to travel from Barcelona to Costa Brava. It’s a short drive and the effort is totally worth.

Here we provide a 3-4 days guide to visit the Costa Brava from Barcelona. Continue reading A guide for visiting the Costa Brava from Barcelona →

When in Barcelona, there’s so much to visit and see. That’s why if you don’t plan thoroughly your stay, your expenses could be higher than expected. Buses, metros, trains, museums, restaurants, clubs… How could we control our budget?

This question has a simple answer: Discounts for tourists in Barcelona. You can find plenty of discount cards for tourists including public transport and museums passes together. This fact is one of the many reasons to visit Barcelona.

In the next paragraphs, we recommend you some discounts for tourists offered by the city of Barcelona. Continue reading Travel Card and other discounts for tourists in Barcelona →

Once you are enjoying your holidays in some nice holiday apartment in Barcelona’s Eixample, you should always remember that there are many small outings you can do if you want to go further and visit other points of Catalonia such as Girona or Tarragona.

We’ve already talked about how to visit Girona from Barcelona. But today we are going to talk about Tarragona, a small and historic city not far from Barcelona. Moreover, Tarragona is being talked about a lot lately due to the Mediterranean Games.

Continue reading How to enjoy Tarragona from a Barcelona holiday apartment →

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most attractive cities in the Mediterranean and even if it isn’t a huge city, you can spend many days and even weeks enjoying everything it offers to foreigners and locals. No matter if you like the beach, the nightlife, contemporary art or indie music Barcelona will keep you amazed for several days.

Anyway, once you have come to Barcelona it would be a pity for you to loose other interesting places located in the surroundings of Barcelona. There are many places to visit near Barcelona but if there is one you shouldn’t miss at all that’s Girona. Moreover, Girona is easy to visit from your Barcelona studio for rent.

Continue reading How to visit Girona from a Barcelona studio for rent? →

Do you enjoy winter sports but don’t want to miss the opportunity to enjoy a city as monumental and cultural as Barcelona? You don’t want to spend your holidays locked in a ski resort? Do you find the prices of a rental apartment in the Pyrenees too expensive? Don’t worry, because you can enjoy the city of Barcelona without having to give up a day skiing and doing some tourism in the Pyrenees, accessible in just an hour and a half.

Continue reading An escape to the Pyrenees from a Barcelona apartment →

Barcelona is a city with an excellent Christmas and festive tradition that make it an interesting destination to spend the holidays. Therefore, there is no better plan than to welcome the New Year in the Catalan capital, but how and what should we do to celebrate New Year Eve’s in Barcelona?

Continue reading Welcoming the year with a good start in Barcelona →

Barcelona is a magical place 365 days a year, but on the last day of the calendar, the city looks particularly beautiful and elegant. Over the last years, the City of Barcelona has put a great effort so every corner in all neighnorhoods is full of magic, and there are certain unbeatable places where to spend New Year’s Eve. Which are these great places to welcome the New Year in Barcelona?

Continue reading Places to welcome the New Year in Barcelona →

When it comes to traveling, there are four aspects that determine a trip budget: transport, accommodation, food and cultural visits. We don’t have to worry, because it is possible to enjoy a complete stay in Barcelona without making big holes in our pockets and without depriving us of anything that forms a complete plan in the city of Barcelona. So next we will give you a set of suggestions to plan your perfect & low cost trip.

Continue reading Budget plans: enjoy Barcelona for free →