5 Things You Must Do In Barcelona OK, so you’ve booked your trip to Barcelona and you want to make sure you make the most of your short time in this great city. There is so much to see and do in Barcelona but with only a few days to do it you will wantContinue reading “5 Things You Must Do In Barcelona”
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Barcelona – Sights Around Town
Barcelona – Sights Around Town Exploring the narrow streets of Barcelona is such a great time. Shops, restaurants, and bars are just up ahead. Barcelona – Sights Around Town Barcelona – Sights Around Town Barcelona is a great city with a mix of old and new architecture. Barcelona – Sights Around Town Barcelona – SightsContinue reading “Barcelona – Sights Around Town”
Spanish Ham – Serrano and Ibérico – Barcelona
The finest ham in the world. Raised on acorns that give this ham it’s signature flavor the Serrano and Iberico ham is world famous and while in Barcelona you can find these shops all over the city. What a delicious treat. These butchers have practiced the art of carving the ham using sharp knives toContinue reading “Spanish Ham – Serrano and Ibérico – Barcelona”
Barcelona Street Artist
Cutting through the heart of Barcelona is the famous La Rambla. La Rambla is a wide street that runs from the Barcelona waterfront all the way to the Avenguda Diagonal. Along La Rambla are countless bars and restaurants and shops. In the center of the street are many street vendors selling art, jewelry, food, andContinue reading “Barcelona Street Artist”
Bar Central – La Boqueria – Barcelona
Inside the famous Barcelona market, La Boqueria, are many food stalls serving up cuisine that rivals any formal restaurant. For those willing to wait for an empty seat at the bar the food experiences cannot be beat. Here at the Bar Central stall I am feasting on fried baby squid. They were cooked to perfection!Continue reading “Bar Central – La Boqueria – Barcelona”
Chok – Barcelona Spain
Chok The chocolate kitchen. After dinner what a great place to stop in for a cappuccino and some sweets. Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain I love the way they present the donuts. Super! Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – BarcelonaContinue reading “Chok – Barcelona Spain”
La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain
If you go to Barcelona you must visit the large public market known as La Boqueria. This wonderful market is located right on Barcelona’s famous boulevard, La Rambla. Filled with seafood, meats, fruits, vegetables, candy, and more, this market is a culinary delight. Food stalls serve up fantastic dishes that rival any gourmet restaurant inContinue reading “La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain”
El Quim De La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain
There’s an old saying, “Eat, drink, and be merry.” Well, I can think of no better place to abide by this mantra than Barcelona’s famous market, La Boqueria. All over Barcelona the food is excellent. Everywhere you turn countless tapas bars and restaurants can be found. I ate so many great meals in Barcelona butContinue reading “El Quim De La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain”
The Sagrada Familia By Antoni Gaudi – A Look Inside
Step inside the Sagrada Familia and you will be taken away to another world. The design by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi is based on his rendition of a living forest of worship. The columns resemble tree trunks and the ceiling a canopy of branches shading the forest and people below. On every side ofContinue reading “The Sagrada Familia By Antoni Gaudi – A Look Inside”
Barcelona Spain – Tapas at Txapela
The Spaniards know how to eat. Tapas, tapas, and more tapas. Nothing is better than going out and sampling these bite size morsels and washing them down with a cold Spanish beer or a sparkling Spanish cava. This was my second visit to Barcelona and I had made it a point to head right toContinue reading “Barcelona Spain – Tapas at Txapela”
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