La Ribera-Born Tour in Barcelona

Monday 19 September 2011

If you are planning your last summer holidays to Barcelona there are some very useful information, you might need before going there. Every city keeps a special and melancholic spot, and in Barcelona is called La Ribera-Born. This place is located between Vía Laietana and Ciutadella Park.
The name of “The born” is how they used to call the old market in Barcelona, however in 1714 a big part

Carnival Magic

Barcelona Cruise Port is hosting lots of cruise ships all year long, but a lot of these ships are registered in Latin America or Africa. Why is it so? Well, because of the fact that Latin America and Africa are developing countries, they have subsidies and reduced taxes for lots of things, including ships; this is why the biggest amount of ships is registered in these countries.

Walking Around Barcelona

Monday 12 September 2011

What is your way of experiencing the city when you first arrive there? Do you take a map and go for a walk? Do you take a sightseeing tour on a bus? Do you find some locals to show you around? When you visit Barcelona, one of the best possible ways is to take a sightseeing tour, because aside from the regular tours where tourists are brought throughout the city in a bus with monotonously speaking guide or

Outside of Barcelona Center

Thursday 8 September 2011

Being the top-searched country for travelers, Spain has a lot to offer. Sunny beaches of Mediterranean Sea, Madrid, full of history and museums, and Barcelona, one of the most visited cities of Europe. Being a desired destination for tourism, it has everything to offer – history, beaches and festivals.
One of the most difficult tasks for old cities with rich history is to keep its

Barcelona – City With History

Monday 29 August 2011

Barcelona is one of these cities where you cannot go without city guide book in your bag. Every street and every building here has a history. There is no postcard made which is at least 20% as beautiful as the city in reality is. You just need to finally decide to come here and to book one of the short term rentals Barcelona and start your journey into the history of centuries.

Summer Terrace in Barcelona

Thursday 25 August 2011

Time for sunbathing and ice cream is coming to an end, however time for summer terraces is just starting. Barcelona is the perfect city to enjoy of the perfect weather, and enchanting views and it will be better to take advantage from the vacation rental in Barcelona.
In the past year, more and more hotels

Barcelona La Merce Festival

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Festivals and more festivals, probably this should be the heading for any guide book about Barcelona. If you are planning your holidays there at around the end of September, you have a chance to see the biggest street festival that is happening annually since 1871 and it is dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona – Mare de Deu de la Merce. The festival is there for only 5 days, but

Communication in Barcelona

Catalonia's can be really offended if you call them Spanish. The pride these people have for their culture is enormous. Nevertheless officially Cataluña is not a separate independent unit, but a part of Spain, even the street names there are written in two languages. That’s why double check when searching for your vacation rental in Barcelona and asking for

How to Move in Barcelona

Monday 22 August 2011

Interesting in architecture? Better follow me on this article.One of the most famous avenues in the world, Las Ramblas deserves a stroll even you only have one day in Barcelona. One good option should be go get a cosy cheap apartments Barcelona. A portal for rural Catalonia, the mile-long path full of tourists, artists, human sculptures, seers, dancers and musicians. Vibrant

Barcelona Men Best in Bed

Wednesday 17 August 2011

A study has revealed the worst – and the best – men between the sheets in Europe, and it means many may avoid England.
According to the Daily Mail, Germans are the worst in bed with English men coming close second, so forget bringing a local back to your short term rental London.
Germans were quoted as “unhygienic”, according to the English newspaper, or too smelly in other words.
Meanwhile Brits were branded “too lazy”, making women do all the work.
Turks were ninth worst, behind Scotland, Wales, the United States, Sweden, Holland and Greece, according to the survey of 15,000 women. Perhaps time to rethink that apartment rental Istanbul.

Get More For Your Money in Turkey

Monday 15 August 2011



Get more for your Euro by staying in a holiday apartment Istanbul.
As Europe’s currency fluctuates amid financial crisis, taking with it the value of the Great British Pound and the Euro, Turkey is becoming a more attractive place to stay.
The cost of holiday apartments in London almost match the cost of cheap apartments in Barcelona as the

Tips How to Prepare For a Holiday

Thursday 4 August 2011

Holidays may be not the best time of the year if you didn’t prepare for it properly. It seems, that there’s nothing much to prepare – book flights and accommodation and that’s it, but in reality there’s a lot of things to do. Firstly, you need to do “investigation” about the city of your destination in order to not be disappointed after you came back home that you missed something very important. Secondly,

Barcelona Girls Love Messi

Monday 25 July 2011

You are walking Barcelona streets, sun is hot and suddenly you feel dizzy, at the time you stable accidentally on Lionel. What is your reaction?
Lionel Andres Messi will be soon 24 years old and he is planning to celebrate it in Barcelona, where else than his favorite city. In Barcelona you can find cheap flats Barcelona which are located in the center in need to visit your favorite places. Messi is a Federation Internationale de Football Association or FIFA player 2009, 2010; a dream came true since he started football 8years. His prestigious skill didn’t take long to seem, at the age of 13 Lionel and his family relocated in Barcelona where he became member of FC Barcelona team under 14. Amazing performance and passion drive him with 21 goals in 14 games for junior team and three years later came officialy to the title in FC Barcelona. That man, 1.70cm tall and 67 kilos one year later became the youngest official player and goal scorer in Spanish La Liga. Special particular talents, feline moves, impenetrable energy and action. On 2005 he is granted

Spanish citizen and next year Messi with Barcelona win the Champions League title.
Now Messi is one of the most famous players after Cristiano Ronaldo according to 2008 FIFA World Player of the year.
Now and on there is always time for a dream, we only have to believe it and start traveling. It doesn’t need to spend a fortune on the vacation rental in Barcelona are here and will be because this country is just an inspiration.

Candies in Barcelona

Candies are for everyone, kids and adults, beside there are some awesome shops specialized on sweets, where the decoration, and products makes the difference.
Spain is one of the favorite destinations for holidays, however there are many different ways of traveling. Here I will show the sweetest side of Barcelona.
In this case, if you are planning your

Park de la Ciutadella

Walking in the city in summer is not the most pleasant activity. The heat from the streets is in the air, it’s difficult to breathe and you can easily get sunstroke. Sitting in your vacation rental in Barcelona during the day is not fun, a better idea would be to find some green zones in the city, for example Park de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, the first park of such kind in the city and still the most popular and

Picasso in Barcelona

Friday 22 July 2011

Pablo Ruiz Picasso is one of the greatest artist ever. He was born in the city of Málaga. His father was teacher or Fine Arts, and was the one who had involved Picasso into painting. However, he developed most of his artistic career in the city of Barcelona. That is why there are many buildings dedicated to this artist such as the

St. Eulalia cathedral Barcelona

Thursday 21 July 2011

In relation to the architecture Barcelona is mostly famous with Gaudi, presented by La Sagrada Familia and some other buildings throughout the city. However, there are also other architectural masterpieces available for sightseeing and having same cultural value. One of those is the Cathedral of St. Eulalia, located in a Ciutat Vella, the old city district, not far away from a big variety of short term rentals Barcelona.

Surfing in Barcelona

Wednesday 20 July 2011

Imagine – the sun is heating the sand, the people are melting at the beach and you are at the top of the wave, feeling the sea water with your feet. Surfing is a very dangerous, challenging and at the same time satisfying sport. Liked that picture? Now imagine that it could be for real
No matter if you are a professional surfer or are just thinking of trying yourself as an amateur one, it’s not necessary to go to the Pacific Ocean coast, as there are many

The Wild Side of Barcelona

Spain is a rich country in many different aspects like; culture, nature, gastronomy, and history.
Here you will find some interesting suggestions about nature tours.
Besides, Barcelona has it all, history, nice climate, sea, culture, and of course an impressive nature spaces. For example the “Jardí Botànic” is a beautiful natural spot located in the mountains, next to Montjuic area, here

Catalonian Gastronomy

Catalonia is an independent community throughout Spain; its residents have their own original traditional gastronomy and occur mostly with northeast part of the area. The Catalonia cuisine is famously creative and sufficient to think about its surrealistic artist like Joan Miro and Salvador Dali as well as Antoni Gaudi and its Chef Ferran Adrian.
As far as we can see Moorish culture

Discount Cards Barcelona

Cutting down the budget for the trip might be a challenge. However, there are couple of ways to do so. First, you can decrease expenses by choosing your accommodation from a number of cheap flats Barcelona, affordable and convenient. Second, you can check if there are any discounts available for you, for example if you are under 26 or a teacher, in some places you can use ISIC, ITIC or similar cards.

Concerts and Events in Barcelona

Tuesday 19 July 2011

Are you addicted to Barcelona, and search for a reason to visit again the most beautiful city of Mediterranean with the cheerful and pleasant Spanish residents? Here we are… The summer down hot since artist around the world will arrives soon. In less than ten days we can see on live Steve Angello and Felix Rossy in a special quartet featuring with Peter Bernstein. It will follow Jamie Lidell, Chuck Prophet , the

Journey Into the Magical Depths of Flavor

Mediterranean Sea is an window for Catalan cuisine. Barcelona is the second capital of Spain and the biggest city next to the sea. Its residents know high quality sea food and seasonable products. This differentiation in the Spanish regions are the combination of the delicious food such as ‘mar I muntanya’, poultry and fruit or fish and nuts. Cause of its geographical position

Sport in Barcelona

If you can’t imagine yourself without daily exercise and want to stay fit during your vacation as well, maybe it’s not the best idea to make exercises in your vacation rental in Barcelona, so not to disturb the neighborhoods, but better go jogging to the nearest park or to play volleyball at the beach or try yourself as a wind surfer.

Barcelona Cinemas

Are you ready for the hot summer? If you’re going to the south, you should be prepared. If you’re going to Barcelona, you have some ways to overcome heat. It’s not the best idea to stay out all day, as you might get sunstroke, so you can either stay at your vacation rental in Barcelona or find a place, where it’s not that hot, like cinema.

Show-Taping in Barcelona

Monday 18 July 2011

There are many different ways of enjoying Spain, however if you think on going on a gastronomic route, Barcelona is the perfect city to do so.
In this you can enjoy the beach, cultural places, night clubs and of course the cuisine.
However there is a new concept in terms of food is called “show taping”, this is a mix of high cuisine and tapas.

Transportation in Barcelona

When you’re thinking about big cities, there’s always one problem that comes in my mind: about the transport and traffic jams? Well, if you’re going to Barcelona, you shouldn’t worry too much, as transport system there is complete and connects together both tourist attraction sites and short term rentals Barcelona, so you shouldn’t face any problems with that.
If you like independence and privacy

Antic Theater

Friday 15 July 2011

The art of theater comes from ancient Greece, but despite the word “ancient” there’s still place in lives of modern people not only for clubs and drinks, but also for some more cultural events and art.
The Antic Teatre, founded in 1879 by architect Joan Martorell and reopened in 2010 after room renovation and is considered to be a Spanish cultural heritage. The theater is home not only

La Festa Major de Gracia

It’s difficult to imagine a city, which has more festivals than Barcelona. Almost every week of the year Catalonia's are having celebrations, parades and holidays. One that deserves a particular interest is La Festa Major de Gracia, one week long, happening in the middle of August. Starting August 15 on the Assumption Day, it is one of the biggest festivals with more than half a million

Make the first dance steps in Barcelona

Thursday 14 July 2011

Spain is especially famous for its nightlife. Hot climate doesn’t allow spending all day outside, siesta in the middle of the day, on the other hand, helps staying up really late. If you are planning to go to Barcelona, you might be interested in the best clubs it can offer. Well, according to reviews of travelers, one of the best clubs in Barcelona is Razzmatazz.
The admission tax might seem quite high at first, but if you think, 15 EUR is not that much for a club of such kind, especially considering that one drink is included in price. Plus the club has 5

La Sagrada Familia Experience


La Sagrada Familia for sure can be called the symbol of Barcelona. Antoni Gaudi is a Spanish architect, devoted last years of his life to the project of La Sagrada Familia, or The Church of the Holy Family. The construction of the church is so complicated, that it’s been more than 100 years since the construction works started. The design is a mixture of different styles, for instance Spanish Late Gothic, Cathalan Modernism and some others. Nevertheless its completion is estimated for the year 2026. His model for the church is an example

Special Time in Barcelona

Tuesday 12 July 2011

Spain is different in many aspects. It has the best party, the best weather, and probably the best cuisine in Europe. But if you want to discover the gay side of Spain, here you will find useful information about it.
Barcelona and Madrid are the

Enjoy Flamenco in Barcelona

Flamenco dance is a very old Spanish tradition, and it has been conserved nowadays. There are many different spots to enjoy of this splendid culture.
If you are planning your summer holidays to Spain and you want to help to this show, there are many show room for flamenco in Barcelona. The oldest and greatest one is probably the “Tablao Flamenco Cordobés and it is located in Las Ramblas - one main street in Barcelona. Currently of the year, hotels have already been booked or are just too expensive. However there is an alternative for accommodation, for example bookings short term rentals Barcelona.
At this spot, you can also have a traditional Spanish dinner before enjoying the show, in addition the

Beach and Swimming Pool in Barcelona

There are many different ways to enjoy the summer. Some people prefer going to the mountains, and other to the beach.
However, if you are looking forward to going on holidays, first you have to choose if you prefer going to the mountains or to the beach. If you choose the beach Barcelona is the

131 Farenheit in Barcelona

The perfect Club exists and it is in Barcelona. It is called 131 Farenheit. This new spot has nearly anything you can need for a pleasant night with your friends.
If you are planning your summer holidays, I have a perfect plan for you in Barcelona. After a long day visiting the city, you need a good break. Here in 131 Farenheit a very special dinner is

Razzmatazz Nightclub in Barcelona

Monday 11 July 2011

There are many dance halls around Barcelona, you can find any kind of music styles in this city, however there is a very special place called Razzmatazz, is not a simple concert venue. There are many activities hold here.
For an instant you can help to an alternative fashion parade, or to a product presentation, or even for a video shooting.
Razzmatazz is one famous venue in Barcelona, it is the perfect place to chill out and relax with your family or friends. Today is a very “inn” place, the music and the ambiance makes the difference. If you think on going this summer to Barcelona, don’t miss the opportunity of going to this venue, you will love it. And by the way if you are searching for some accommodation in the city center, in this season of the year, hotel are mostly full and are also very expensive. If you want to discover the alternative face of Barcelona, try something different like booking a short term rentals Barcelona.
Not only alternative music groups play at Razzmatazz. For example The Kooks are coming to the place on October of this year, and every weekend there is a different concert going on, so don't miss your chance and go to enjoy Barcelona this summer, rent a cheap flats Barcelona and enjoy the alternative city.

Ascó Summer Festival in Barcelona

Although there are many music festivals around Spain during the summer. There is a very special one called Ascó Summer Festival. This festival is taking place in a town next to the city of Barcelona called Ascó.
This venue is taking place on the 15 of July, so if you are planning your summer holidays or just a small trip, this can be your perfect plan.

Top 5 Cheapest Restaurants in Barcelona

If you are planning your summer holidays to Barcelona, but you don’t want to spend much money, I have the solution for you. I have done a selection of the five best and also cheapest restaurants in Barcelona, so take a good note and enjoy your stay in Barcelona. By the way if you are

Take the Gaudí Route in Barcelona

Thursday 7 July 2011

It is known that Gaudí is the best architect and artists in Spain. Nowadays his name is known world-widely.
Today, we will do a Gaudí route around Barcelona. Our starting point is the Sagrada Familia. This temple was first built by Francisco de Paula Villar, but it was Gaudí who finished the

Welcome to the First Gin Tonic Bar in Barcelona

Gin tonic is one of the best known alcoholic drink in the world. There are many kinds of gin, of tonic, and combinations can be unlimited. This is the soul of the xixbar in Barcelona. Here you can try many different combinations of this world knew beverage.
If you are planning your summer holidays to Barcelona consider doing a stop at this bar. It is located in the street Rocafort N19, very close to the Joan Miró park.
Finding accommodation might be a nightmare, hotels are too expensive or just far away. However there are some other types of housing in Barcelona, consider renting cheap flats Barcelona, you will feel free and comfortable.

Have the Best Burgers in Barcelona

There are many fast food restaurants in Barcelona, but there are a few that offers you a tasty hamburger in the city center. Today we will do a route around Barcelona stopping in the best hamburger restaurant.
Let's start off with “Heart Burger” restaurant, here you can taste an excellent hamburger made out of organic meat. Another interesting fact is that their burgers are elaborate on the shape of a heart, symbol of health.

Boqueria Market in Barcelona

Wednesday 6 July 2011

City malls are invading our cities, however there are still small shops that remind us how was shopping like in the city years ago.
A good example of such shops are the “Boqueria Market” in Barcelona. This is a very special market where you can either buy, eat or chat while walking through the place. You can find anything you need here, from fish to meat or some delicious fruits.
This is one of the most important

Open Air Cinema in Barcelona

Monday 4 July 2011

Summer nights in Spain, are perfect to enjoy a drink in a terrace, have a dinner in a good tasty restaurant, and why not go to the cinema.
There is an old tradition in Spain of projecting the films in an open and improvised cinema. However, this can be observed during the summer, the screen can either be a white wall or a big white sheet ( depends on the organizers ). The organizers line some

5 Special Tips to Discover Córdoba

If you are planning to go to Spain, there are many beautiful cities you can go to. However if you want to combine culture and a non typical Spanish holidays, we recommend you to visit Córdoba, a city in the south of Spain.
Córdoba has a great history, this city was founded in IX b. C in the Bronze age. But it was in the Muslim age when the city started to grow in population and importance. In this age it was built

Discover the Coast of Granada

Friday 1 July 2011

In the south of Spain, in Andalucía, you can find a big diversity of places to visit and enjoy. For example, Granada city (Andalusia) offers you the possibility of doing many different kinds of tourism, on winter you can go skying, to one of the higher mountains in Spain, Sierra Nevada. During the rest of the year, you can always do some cultural tourism around Granada. There are

Restaurants in Barcelona

Thursday 30 June 2011

If you are planning your summer holiday, the first think that will come up on your mind is the place. For example, visits in Barcelona could a dream one.
In this time of the year, apart from sunbathing, Barcelona offers you a chance to express different experience. For a family trip, I think that the restaurants will be a great choice. Let's

Culinary Route in Barcelona

Monday 27 June 2011

Barcelona is a complete city where you can sunbathe, go on a cultural route and of coarse a gastronomic route. In the summer season, Barcelona is the prefer place for holidays.
Today I will create a gourmet route in the old town of Barcelona and I will start from Granja Viader, where you can try their home-made products like cheese and and traditional deserts. The journey continue with my next stop - Mercado de la Boqueria. This is the oldest market in the city, where as a tourist you can have some freshly cut fruits from all species.
Tea time has come, so my next place is a chocolate shop called Chocolatería Fargas. This shop was founded in 1827 by the Fargas family. This

Rent a Bike in Barcelona

Sunday 26 June 2011


Barcelona is the first city in Spain that implemented the bike usage as a public transport. Biking is a public company that started in 2006; the geography in Barcelona makes it perfect for biking. Such companies rent for short time periods the bike, just like an additional way of moving inside the city, however if you want to do a long route around the city, there are many companies that offers you thus service, a good example is the public company Barcelona biking, that rents for a small amount of money a bike to do trips and bike routes.

Grec Festival in Barcelona

Thursday 23 June 2011

If you are planning to go this summer to Barcelona, you cannot miss the Grec Festival that takes place during the June and July.
This long standing festival is already 35 years old, and combines music, dance, theater and circus.
So if you have the opportunity to visit Barcelona, don’t miss this international festival, each day you can enjoy a

Tips How to Enjoy Spain

When you are in some foreign country for a vacation what do you prefer to do? This is a question that is not clear by most of the people, because the only thing that they want is to relax and enjoy the holiday. Another issue is that people wants to explore the whole country in one week, which is impossible. That is why I will give some useful tips what to do in the cities, how to travel around Spain for good.