Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular cities for visitors, and one of our favourite cities too. There’s loads to see and do, from the incredible architecture of Anton Gaudí, through to museums, UNESCO world heritage sites, markets, delicious tapas – and even a beach. As you might imagine, it is not hard to fill your time when visiting Barcelona, even with three full days … [Read more...]
The Best Photography Spots in Barcelona
Barcelona is definitely one of my favourite European cities, and one I love to photograph. Today, as part of my series of photography location guides, I’m going to share with you some of the best photography spots in Barcelona to help you get the best photos when you visit. After that, I’ll share some general tips on visiting the city, everything from where to stay, when to … [Read more...]
The street art of Barcelona
Barcelona is a city with a lot to offer. We've visited a number of times, and always feel that we have so much left to see. Although that’s no bad thing – a return journey to Barcelona is always going to be a pleasure! During our time in Barcelona we've seen all kinds of art, from wanders in the Picasso museum to the magnificently wacky architecture of Gaudi, through to the … [Read more...]
A Day in Barcelona: The Perfect Itinerary
We've had the privilege of visiting Barcelona a number of times, and on each visit we see a whole host of wonderful sights. But what if you don’t have the luxury of multiple days in the city? What if you’re just passing through, and only have a day in Barcelona? Well, fear not. We think you can squeeze a lot of adventure and sight seeing into one day, from magic fountains to … [Read more...]
A day trip from Barcelona: Girona and Figueres
When I was in Barcelona I was offered the opportunity by the nice folk at Barcelona Tourism and the Catalunya Bus Turistique to take a day trip. A whole variety of destinations were on offer, but I chose the tour that went to the pretty looking towns of Girona and Figueras. I mostly chose this tour because Figueras was the home of Dali, and is where the museum that he put … [Read more...]