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Several tapas (Spanish appetizers) bars you should know in Barcelona: Dos Palillos. This singular bar at El Raval neighborhood is a hidden treasure in Barcelona. It is an Asiatic tapas bar, with a pinch of fusion cuisine. The concept was created by a catalonian and a japonese chefs, former workers at El Bulli. The bar has two areas, one for standing tapas tasting (no reservation required) and another one for Japanese food (reservation required). Price per person: about 35-45€.

Lobo. This is one of the most visited tapas restaurant at El Raval, that belongs to Tragaluz group. It is not about typical spanish tapas, but a fusion bar with several styles and cuisines from many countries. Beside Lobo you’ll find El Japonés, a Japanese restaurant, so if you’re in the mood for sushi, you can try it too. Price per person: about 20-30€.

La Esquinica. This bar is another hidden treasure in Barcelona. Far from the city centre and the touristic area, this family bar is located in Nou Barris and you can reach it easily by metro (L5 Vilapicina station). It is always packed so reserve in advance or be prepared for a long line (maybe a couple of hours). The menu is large and varied, and the service is very good. Price per person: about 20-30€. Address: Passeig de Fabra i Puig 296, 08031. Phone number: +34 933 582 519.

Tapaç 24. A concept where fusion and signature cuisine meet, with a informal touch. This is a very good place for enjoying new versions of classic tapas, made with quality ingredients. Its chef, Carles Abellan is known for his previous work at El Bulli. Price per person: about 30-40€.

Mosquito. Mosquito is a bar for asiatic tapas located at El Born, the main dish are hand-made dumplings. Here you’ll find a great variety of beers and small asiatic appetizers, most of them typical from Hong Kong and China. This is a very original bar with affordable prices and centered location. Price per person: about 15-25€.

Can Recasens. This is a unique place, far from touristic area and yet very crowded. It has a very simple menu, offering salads, special toast, wines, cavas and the specialty of the house: Spanish cold meats and a large sort of cheeses, with a very good quality. Please note that this place get really packed on weekends, so they have two turns for dinning (one from 8:30 to 11 pm and the other one starting at 11:15 pm) and reservation is mandatory. Price per person: about 25-30€.

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100% Catalonian Fashion

Desigual offers very colorful clothing and accessories with characteristic patchworks, for women, men and children. Even if you’re not really into this kind of clothing, it is worth to visit Desigual stores, to enjoy its particular sense of shop window and decoration. You’ll be able to find Desigual store almost in every mall and commercial streets in Barcelona; however, one of the main stores in located in Las Ramblas, 136.

Custo Barcelona is one of the main catalonian brands with worldwide recognition. It shares with Desigual a singular combination of colors and textures, but Custo Barcelona has a more sophisticated design enhanced by high quality fabrics. You will find several Custo Barcelona stores all over the city, for example, there are 2 stores in Las Ramblas, as well as one located in the Born area (Plaza de les Olles, 7) and another one at Barrio Gotico (Ferran, 36).

Luxury Shopping

If you look for luxury brands in Barcelona, go straight to Paseo de Gracia street. In Paseo de Gracia and surroundings you will find the most recognized and prestigious brands and designers stores in Barcelona, such as:

Carolina Herrera• Paseo de Gracia, 87Max Mara• Paseo de Gracia, 23Chanel• Paseo de Gracia, 70Yves Saint Laurent• Paseo de Gracia, 102Escada• Paseo de Gracia, 79Gucci• Paseo de Gracia, 76Hermès• Pau Claris 13Valentino• Paseo de Gracia, 108Loewe• Paseo de Gracia, 35Louis Vuitton• Paseo de Gracia, 82Santa Eulalia • Paseo de Gracia, 93Adolfo Dominguez• Paseo de Gracia, 32PurificaciónGarcía• Paseo de Gracia, 21

Urban fashion

If you are interested in street fashion, check these young fashion stores in Barcelona: Miss Sixty / Energie (Paseo de Gracia, 3), Sisley (Paseo de Gracia, 49), Replay (Paseo de Gracia, 60), Pepe Jeans (Portaferrisa, 25),

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Loft Avignon (Avinyó, 22) and G Star Store (Plaza Comercial, 6).

Affordable fashion

In the centre of Barcelona you can find a great variety of shops for all needs and tastes. Pelai street is one of the most visited in the city, for both its location and shopping options. This street is born at the beginning of Las Ramblas and ends at Plaza Universitat.

If you go deeper into the Gothic Quarter, from Plaza Catalunya, you will find the Portal de l’Àngel, a pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants. From this place you can reach a narrow street called Portaferrisa, which is also packed with all kind of stores.

On this route you will find the most famous brands in Spain, such as Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Springfield & Bershka, famous for having fashion clothing with affordable prices. If you want to save money, take advantage of the great prices some outlet stores offer, like Lefties in Plaza Universitat. Shopping Malls

Maremagnum. This shopping centre is located at Port Vell, where the famous Las Ramblas end, right next to the sea. It has several fashion shops and lots of restaurants. Tip: This is the only shopping centre in Barcelona

that opens on Sundays. Metro: L3 Drassanes, Bus: 14, 59.

L’Illa. The most exclusive shopping centre in Barcelona, located on the famous Diagonal Avenue, in the wealthiest area of the city. Tram: L’Illa, Bus: 7, 59, 67, 68.

Glòries. This shopping centre is located in front of the famous Agbar tower, on the surroundings of Barcelona’s new technological district, the 22@. Metro: L1 Glòries, Tram:Cal’Aranyó,Bus:7,92,192.

Diagonal Mar. Located next to the Parc del Fòrum, in the modern Diagonal Mar neighbourhood. You’ll find most clothing brands in here, including the famous & affordable Primark. Metro: L4 El Maresme|Fòrum, Tram: El Maresme, Bus: 7, 41.

La Maquinista. This is one of the biggest shopping centres in Barcelona and houses some of the most exclusive shops in the city, such as the Apple Store. Metro: L1 Torres i Bages or Sant Andreu.

There is no better way to get to know a city than doing what the locals do and visiting the places where its inhabitants. go Probably one of the best options is to go to markets, where you’ll get a very close perspective on how people live, and you can also enjoy great local food and buy local products and/or souvenirs.

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Sant Felip de Neri Square is one of our favorite charming spots in Ciutat Vella, it is a square located near the Cathedral, with trees and a small fountain, that really highlights from its surroundings for being very peaceful and calm.

There is a wonderful courtyard at the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona. On one of the sides of this magnificent church you’ll find an amazing courtyard with ponds full of geese, palm trees and external chapels.

In the top of Montjuic hill you’ll find thie Montjuïc Castle, which offers great views of Barcelona city and port.

We cannot choose only one place in the charming Gracia neighborhood. Just hang out in its narrow streets and enjoy its bars and restaurants, or our particular stores, to discover the most bohemian side of Barcelona.

You can also visit the beautiful Horta Maze Park & enjoy its beautiful neoclassic and romantic gardes, far from the noise and the rush of Barcelona city. Metro: Mundet

If you like views of the city, climb to Tibidabo, to enjoy gorgeus Barcelona’s views. Choose between going to the amusement park of Tibidabo, or one of its popular terraces/bars/restaurants in this area.

Take a walk through Port Olímpic (Olympic Port), full of bars and restaurants in front of the sea, some of them with great terraces facing the sea.

There is no better way to get to know a city than doing what the locals do and visiting the places where its inhabitants go. Probably one of the best options is to go to markets, where you’ll get a very close perspective on how people live, and you can also enjoy great local food and buy local products and / or souvenirs.

The Boqueria market is probably the most famous market in Barcelona because of its magnificent location on the famous Ramblas. It is one of the busiest places in the city center and is always packed with locals and visitors. This market is very unique because it offers the widest range of products of the city, many of them foreign. Metro: Liceu.

La Concepción market is located in the famous district of Eixample, one of the most central markets of the city with a unique architecture. Metro: Girona.

The Santa Caterina market is just few steps from the Cathedral of Barcelona and was renewed a few years ago, giving it a modern and colorful look. This market is an excellent place to sample local cuisine. Metro: Jaume I.

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Our suggestions for some of the most popular discoteques in Barcelona.

Luz de Gas. Mythic discotheque, located in Barcelona’s upper quarter (Muntaner street, 246).

The Sutton Club. A glamorous discotheque located in the upper quarter of the city (Tuset street, 13) with people between 25 to 40 years-old. This one of the most stylist discos in town.

Sala Bikini. Also located at the upper quarter (Diagonal avenue, 547), this disco has two different areas, one with electronic music and the other one with Latin music.

Razzmatazz. Alternative discotheque, with separated rooms with different kinds of music and presenting concerts frequently. Located at Poble Nou (Pamplona Street, 88).

Cangrejo is a shabby but charming place. It has a retro-kitsch decoration, they usually play pop music, but sometimes you can attend to transvestite shows (Montserrat, 9).

Michael Collins is an Irish Pub located right in front of Sagrada Familia. A great place for those wanting a bit of live music and are looking to meet people from everywhere in the world (plaça de laSagradaFamília,4).

Sala Apolo. The upper floor is a vintage concert room, and downstairs you can enjoy electronic and rock music (Nou de la Rambla, 111).

Magic. A classic from the Barcelona nightlife, right in the middle of the Borne neighbourhood (Passeig Picasso, 40).

Macarena. A rather small club for the young fans of electronic music. Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter (Nou de Sant Francesc, 5).

Get Back. A typical Barcelona club where locals go and where all kinds of music are played. Located in Sant Gervasi (Aribau, 242).

Elephant. A cosy place in the upper side of the city, with a great ambiance and chill out music (Passeig dels Til·lers, 1).

Coppelia. A classy cocktail bar, great decoration an a DJ in the middle of the Born neighbourhood (Rera Palau, 4).

Mojito Club. The perfect place for having mojitos and dancing Salsa, be sure to arrive before 2am to enter for free (Rossellò, 271).

Princesa 23. A perfect bar for having a drink, like Caipirinha or Mojito (Princesa, 23).