The Rambla del Raval is the main area of interest, packed with cafés, bars, restaurants where you can relax or drink a mint tea. It is also home to the fattest cat in the city: Botero’s Cat, a huge bronze sculpture.

If you’re on holiday in Barcelona you’re bound to come back with plenty of photos of the Sagrada Familia, but how many interesting facts, figures and secrets do you know about Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia? Keep reading to find out more.

Whichever way you look at it, Barcelona is a beautiful city. But there’s nothing like getting a great view of it on a clear day. Especially if you want to take a photo!

When people talk about Catalan Modernist art in Barcelona, everyone immediately thinks of Antoni Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia and his other dreamlike buildings with their characteristic coloured mosaics. But Barcelona is not only home to the Mozart of modernisme—we can also find its Salieri here too: Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

CosmoCaixa features interactive exhibits that will hold the attention of both children and adults. There are science experiments that kids can try out for themselves by touching holding twisting and generally getting involved.

There is a new craze sweeping Barcelona. The only thing is, it’s not new. A drink, which was until recently banished to the top shelf to gather dust has quickly regained the prominence it enjoyed in the past. Vermouth or vermut as it is known in Catalan is back and looks set to stay. It is more than a drink it is a ritual and you’ll often hear “Fem un vermut”, enjoying a glass of vermouth and some tapas in the company of good friends.

Irish, Belgian, German, lagers, ale, bitter, double malt, wheat…It doesn’t matter what kind it is, beer gets people excited. The culture of home brewing and small artisanal production is becoming more popular in Barcelona and there are now a great number of local and imported artisanal beers for you to enjoy.

Looking to surprise your partner with a romantic getaway in Barcelona? The good news is you don’t need to wait until Valentine’s Day or that special anniversary. Any excuse is a good one to pack your bags, escape the daily grind and come and discover all the Catalan capital has to offer.

Truthfully anytime of the year is a good time to visit Barcelona, but during summer the city undergoes a dramatic change. The local residents seem to take their foot of the accelerator and Barcelona really slows down, a welcome change from the normal fast pace. As a long term resident I’m going to give you 10 reasons why you should visit Barcelona in the summer.

Are you looking for an apartment in Barcelona to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Get ready to get your suitcase out from under the bed and pack it with your best party clothes and above all party spirit!